Seasonal forecasts challenged by Pacific Ocean warming
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 17 December 2019
Research shows the Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO) is becoming less predictable as warming shortens its lifespan, complicating forecasts for rainfall, fisheries, and ecosystems. Accurate PDO prediction is key for managing climate risks.
Keywords: Pacific Decadal Oscillation, climate change, El Niño, rainfall, fisheries, marine ecosystems, predictability
Feeding the future through new marine industries
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 17 December 2019
The $330m Blue Economy CRC is developing offshore aquaculture powered by renewables to boost food security, jobs, and sustainable growth, while ensuring strict environmental standards, robust science, and industry-ready energy solutions.
Keywords: Blue Economy CRC, offshore aquaculture, renewable energy, hydrogen, marine resources
Beached as! All you need to know about your local beach critters
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 19 December 2019
Australia’s beaches hide fascinating critters like snail egg sacs, salps, seagrass, blue-ringed octopuses, and blue bottles—each vital to marine ecosystems but some dangerous, reminding us to admire without touching.
Keywords: marine life, snail sacs, salps, seagrass, blue-ringed octopus, blue bottle, biodiversity
