Meet the ocean’s deepest diving animals
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 14 April 2023
A fur seal spotted on CSIRO’s deep-sea camera inspired a dive into ocean record-holders. From penguins and turtles to whale sharks, sperm whales, elephant seals, and Cuvier’s beaked whales, it reveals the champions of deep-sea diving.
Keywords: deep-sea diving, fur seals, penguins, turtles, whale sharks, sperm whales, Cuvier’s beaked whales
Dive into the Reef summer snapshot 2022-23
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 11 May 2023
The Great Barrier Reef saw mild 2022–23 summer conditions, with only minor bleaching, some flood impacts, and starfish outbreaks. Relief allows coral recovery, but climate change remains the Reef’s greatest long-term threat.
Keywords: Great Barrier Reef, coral bleaching, floods, starfish outbreaks, recovery
CSIRO confirms location of MV Blythe Star shipwreck, ending 50-year mystery
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 15 May 2023
CSIRO’s RV Investigator confirmed the wreck of MV Blythe Star, lost in 1973 off Tasmania. Found intact at 150 m depth, the discovery solves a 50-year mystery and highlights its role in shaping maritime safety laws in Australia.
Keywords: MV Blythe Star, shipwreck, Tasmania, RV Investigator, maritime safety, heritage, closure
