Rare handfish spotted for first time in 25 years
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 23 August 2023
CSIRO’s RV Investigator spotted a rare handfish, possibly unseen for 25 years, during a survey of southeast Australia’s warming seas. The voyage revealed ecosystem shifts, new species, and critical data for marine conservation.
Keywords: handfish, RV Investigator, marine survey, southeast Australia, rare species, climate change, biodiversity, conservation
A whale of a tale from our science ship
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 28 August 2023
Wildlife biologist Dr Vanessa Pirotta read her children’s book aboard CSIRO’s RV Investigator, sharing whale facts and stories with 5000+ students. The event blended science, storytelling, and marine conservation.
Keywords: Vanessa Pirotta, RV Investigator, humpback whales, children’s book, marine science, conservation, National Science Week
The true damage of invasive alien species was just revealed in a landmark report. Here’s how we must act
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 5 September 2023
A UN-backed report warns invasive alien species are a major driver of extinctions and biodiversity loss. Australia and NZ face severe impacts, costing billions annually, but strong biosecurity and “One Biosecurity” cooperation offer hope.
Keywords: invasive species, biodiversity loss, biosecurity, Australia, New Zealand, IPBES, One Biosecurity, extinction drivers
