Resting place of MV Nella Dan mapped during research into underwater earthquakes
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 28 October 2020
CSIRO’s RV Investigator mapped the 1987 wreck site of Nella Dan near Macquarie Island while studying tectonic activity. The research aids earthquake monitoring, preserves maritime history, and supports marine park management.
Keywords: Nella Dan, RV Investigator, Macquarie Island, CSIRO, seafloor mapping, earthquakes, maritime heritage, Antarctic research
CSIRO and partners take aim at ending plastic waste
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 9 November 2020
CSIRO’s Plastics Mission tackles Australia’s plastic waste by applying AI, sensors, and recycling innovations across the supply chain. Partnerships aim to reduce pollution, optimise waste systems, and drive a circular economy.
Keywords: Plastics Mission, CSIRO, plastic pollution, recycling, AI, circular economy, waste management, sustainability
CSIRO voyages film Bigfin Squid in Australian waters for first time
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 12 November 2020
CSIRO filmed five rare Bigfin Squid in the Great Australian Bight—the first sightings in Australian waters. Footage revealed size, behavior, and unique features, offering new insights into deep-sea life.
Keywords: Bigfin Squid, CSIRO, Great Australian Bight, deep sea, Magnapinnidae, marine research, rare species
