Filter paper can reveal species under the sea
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 23 February 2021
CSIRO scientists developed a simple method to collect eDNA by suspending filter papers in seawater, making biodiversity monitoring faster, cheaper, and more accessible for marine parks, biosecurity, and research.
Keywords: eDNA, biodiversity, CSIRO, marine monitoring, filter papers, biosecurity, Environomics
Women krilling it in Antarctica
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 11 March 2021
On RV Investigator, researchers study Antarctic krill to guide sustainable fisheries. A milestone occurred when an all-women team coordinated a krill trawl, highlighting diversity in Antarctic science.
Keywords: Antarctic krill, RV Investigator, sustainable fisheries, women in STEM, biodiversity, Antarctic research
Saving the world's ecosystems one A at a time
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 15 March 2021
A landmark study of 19 ecosystems across Australia warns of accelerating ecological collapse from climate change and human pressures. Researchers propose the “Three As” approach: Awareness, Anticipation, and Action to prevent irreversible loss.
Keywords: ecosystem collapse, climate change, Three As framework, biodiversity loss, Black Summer fires, seagrass decline, Macquarie cushion plant
