Like finding life on Mars': why the underground orchid is Australia's strangest, most mysterious flower
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 4 January 2021
Australia’s rare underground orchids (Rhizanthella) live and flower beneath the soil, relying on fungi and animals like bandicoots for survival. With only five known species, all are vulnerable, making discovery and conservation crucial.
Keywords: underground orchid, Rhizanthella, CSIRO, endangered species, biodiversity, fungi symbiosis, seed dispersal, conservation
Beached sunfish samples added to CSIRO’s Australian National Fish Collection
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 7 January 2021
CSIRO scientists study beached Ocean Sunfish, the world’s largest bony fish, by collecting tissue samples for genetic research. These samples add to the ANFC’s vast collection, supporting future marine science and conservation.
Keywords: Ocean Sunfish, Mola mola, CSIRO, Australian National Fish Collection, marine research, genetic samples, conservation
Getting the measure of krill
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 28 January 2021
CSIRO’s RV Investigator is conducting a two-month Antarctic voyage to study krill biomass and habitats using novel cameras, acoustics, and deep-sea moorings, to inform sustainable fishery management and conservation strategies.
Keywords: CSIRO, RV Investigator, Antarctic krill, biomass, sustainable fishery, deep sea habitat, KOMBIs, Australian Antarctic Division, CCAMLR
