Oceanographic Calibration Facility achieves 10,000th instrument calibration
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 10 February 2026
As IMOS enters its 20th anniversary year, the CSIRO-operated Oceanographic Calibration Facility has calibrated its 10,000th oceanographic instrument at the Maria Island National Reference Station in Tasmania.
Keywords: ocean observing, calibration, oceanographic instruments, CSIRO, Tasmania, ISO 17025, IMOS
Scientists discover shark graveyard at the bottom of the ocean
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 7 December 2022
CSIRO’s RV Investigator discovered a new hornshark species and a deep-sea 'shark graveyard' with 750+ fossilised teeth, including ancestors of megalodon. These biodiversity surveys reveal vital insights for managing Australia’s marine parks.
Keywords: CSIRO, RV Investigator, shark graveyard, new hornshark species, megalodon ancestor, fossil teeth
Discovering new and old sharks in our oceans
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 7 December 2022
CSIRO’s RV Investigator discovered a new deepwater hornshark and fossil teeth of Carcharocles chubutensis, ancestor of megalodon, in a “shark graveyard.” These finds deepen knowledge of marine life and aid future marine park management.
Keywords: RV Investigator, new hornshark, shark graveyard, Carcharocles chubutensis, megalodon ancestor
