Shifting focus: The impacts of sustainable seafood certification
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 29 September 2020
CSIRO research shows Western Australian fisheries pursue MSC certification not just for market benefits, but to gain social acceptance and legitimacy. Government support has boosted certification, highlighting social licence as a key driver of sustainability.
Keywords: MSC certification, sustainable fisheries, Western Australia, social licence, CSIRO research, government support, seafood markets
14 million tonnes of microplastics on seafloor
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 8 October 2020
CSIRO research reveals the deep ocean is a major sink for microplastics, with seafloor loads 25 times higher than past studies. Findings highlight urgent need for waste solutions and collective action to curb plastic pollution.
Keywords: microplastics, seafloor pollution, CSIRO research, ocean plastics, waste management, marine ecosystems, sustainability
CSIRO busts evidence of illegal fishing and associated crime
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 13 October 2020
SIRO research shows illegal fishing is mainly linked to labour abuses, not organised crime. Findings highlight its role in overfishing, economic losses, and the need for targeted enforcement and sustainable fisheries management.
Keywords: illegal fishing, labour abuses, CSIRO research, overfishing, fisheries management, economic losses, sustainability
