Evaluating the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 21 February 2019
CSIRO research identifies five key indicators of Great Barrier Reef beauty—live coral cover, coral shapes, topographical complexity, fish abundance, and water clarity—linking aesthetics with reef health to aid monitoring and management.
Keywords: Great Barrier Reef, CSIRO, reef beauty, coral health, fish abundance, water clarity, monitoring
Nature's cleaners
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 27 February 2019
CSIRO scientists use microbes and hydrotalcite precipitation to clean mine wastewater, removing metals and contaminants. The approach enables safe water release, recycling, and recovery of valuable resources while cutting costs and boosting sustainability.
Keywords: CSIRO, mine wastewater, bioremediation, microbes, hydrotalcite, water treatment, circular economy
What rainforest plant is that?
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 22 March 2019
CSIRO and partners launched the 7th edition of Australian Tropical Rainforest Plants, an interactive key covering 2753 species with 14,000 images. It helps scientists, land managers, students, and the public easily identify rainforest plants.
Keywords: CSIRO, rainforest plants, biodiversity, taxonomy, Wet Tropics, Mackay, plant identification
