Sea-lebrating coral restoration efforts
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 12 April 2021
CSIRO, SCU, QUT, and AIMS trial coral larvae collection using drones, skimmers, floating ponds, and lab culturing to restore the Great Barrier Reef. Early trials show healthy juvenile corals, with plans to scale up restoration efforts.
Keywords: Great Barrier Reef, coral spawning, reef restoration, coral larvae, drones, aquaculture, CSIRO collaboration
A complete DNA barcode library to manage Australia’s environment
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 19 April 2021
CSIRO is developing a national DNA barcode library to harness eDNA for biodiversity monitoring, biosecurity, and conservation. The technology enables fast, accurate species detection to protect Australia’s ecosystems by 2030.
Keywords: eDNA, DNA barcodes, biodiversity monitoring, biosecurity, CSIRO, genome skimming, conservation
Second World Ocean Assessment is afloat
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 22 April 2021
The UN’s Second World Ocean Assessment (WOA II), with CSIRO experts’ input, evaluates global ocean health, threats, and management, highlighting marine reptile conservation, cumulative effects, and ecosystem-based approaches.
Keywords: World Ocean Assessment, UN, CSIRO, marine conservation, cumulative effects, ecosystem approach, ocean management
