Discovering the lifespans of marine turtles
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 20 August 2020
CSIRO scientists used DNA methylation to predict lifespans of marine turtles, finding leatherbacks can live ~90 years. This breakthrough helps conservationists model populations and assess extinction risks.
Keywords: marine turtles, DNA methylation, CSIRO, lifespan prediction, genomics, conservation biology, extinction risk
World first marine heatwave research
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 21 August 2020
Australia launched a world-first project to forecast marine heatwaves, aiming to give early warnings and reduce risks for marine industries while improving understanding of ocean–atmosphere signals.
Keywords: marine heatwaves, CSIRO, forecasting, climate risk, ocean signals, early warning, extreme events
Navigating science at sea on RV Falkor in uncertain times
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 15 September 2020
Amid COVID-19 disruptions, CSIRO surveyor Nelson Kuna joined Schmidt Ocean Institute’s RV Falkor to support seafloor mapping in the Coral Sea, fostering collaboration, new skills, and future partnerships in marine research.
Keywords: COVID-19, CSIRO, RV Falkor, seafloor mapping, Coral Sea, marine research, collaboration
