Seeing the sea in 4D with Ocean Explorer
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 13 January 2023
CSIRO’s Ocean Explorer lets scientists explore multidimensional ocean data in VR or on desktop, improving understanding of currents, temperature, and climate impacts, and helping decision-makers make informed choices about ocean use.
Keywords: CSIRO, Ocean Explorer, VR, AR, ocean data, multidimensional, BRAN2020, climate change, ocean science, decision support, Bluelink
Voyage of discovery to the East Antarctic margin
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 25 January 2023
RV Investigator scientists are mapping seafloor, sampling sediments, and collecting seawater off Cape Darnley, Antarctica, to study Antarctic bottom water, past climate, and seafloor ecosystems, informing climate models and marine protection.
Keywords: Antarctica, RV Investigator, Antarctic bottom water, Cape Darnley, seafloor mapping, sediment cores
The scientist helping Australia and India tackle common water quality challenges
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 30 January 2023
Dr Anu Kumar and CSIRO researchers studied pollution in India’s Ganges, tracking emerging contaminants like pesticides and pharmaceuticals, and collaborated with Indian partners to guide water quality management and river rejuvenation efforts.
Keywords: Ganges River, water pollution, emerging contaminants, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, micropollutants, sewage
