Next gen sequencing is here
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 21 August 2023
Australia’s new long-read sequencing machine delivers highly accurate genomes, enabling breakthroughs in coral resilience, plastic-eating superworms, and starfish biosecurity. It accelerates research across medicine, agriculture, and conservation.
Keywords: long-read sequencing, genomics, staghorn coral, superworm, Crown-of-thorns starfish, eDNA, biodiversity monitoring, biosecurity, Revio sequencer
restoring coral reefs in the Maldives
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 22 August 2023
CSIRO and Maldivian partners are training locals in larval-based coral restoration to aid reef recovery from bleaching. Hands-on workshops build capacity for sustainable reef management, crucial for livelihoods, tourism, and climate resilience.
Keywords: Maldives, coral restoration, larval culturing, climate change, reef recovery, community training, sustainable livelihoods
Frogs in love hop into Murray-Darling Basin research
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 23 August 2023
Researchers developed machine learning call recognisers to identify frog species in the Murray–Darling Basin. The tech aids ecosystem monitoring, linking frog calls to water flows and supporting restoration in stressed waterways.
Keywords: frogs, Murray–Darling Basin, bioacoustics, machine learning, call recognisers, ecosystem monitoring, water flows, restoration
