The turtle package: researching sea life at Ningaloo Reef
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 23 May 2023
At Ningaloo Reef, CSIRO researchers track sea turtles with drones, satellite, and flipper tags. Findings reveal migration over 1000 km, slow growth, and unique site fidelity, supporting conservation and long-term monitoring.
Keywords: Ningaloo Reef, sea turtles, CSIRO, satellite tagging, drones, migration, conservation
he long and short of fish lifespans
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 25 May 2023
CSIRO researchers built a genome-based model that predicts fish lifespans, aiding sustainable fisheries and conservation. Using DNA promoter patterns, it can estimate lifespan from just one genome, even for poorly studied species.
Keywords: fish lifespan, CSIRO, genomics, conservation, fisheries management, DNA, bioinformatics
Earth’s deep ocean is running out of breath
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 26 May 2023
CSIRO-led research shows Antarctic Bottom Water circulation has slowed ~30% since the 1990s, reducing oxygen flow to deep oceans. Driven by glacial melt, this change impacts climate, nutrients, and marine ecosystems worldwide.
Keywords: Antarctica, Antarctic Bottom Water, ocean circulation, CSIRO, oxygen, glaciers
