Ten things you need to know about bugs
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 3 June 2022
From ladybugs that aren’t true bugs to cicadas that sing, Hemiptera insects reveal surprising traits—piercing mouthparts, hemimetabolous growth, blood-sucking habits, and major biosecurity risks for Australia.
Keywords: bugs, Hemiptera, insects, cicadas, biosecurity, metamorphosis, species diversity
Dr Karen Evans is helping to seas the Ocean Decade
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 8 June 2022
Dr Karen Evans champions ocean literacy as part of the UN Ocean Decade, guiding science, industry, and communities to value the ocean’s role in climate, biodiversity, and sustainability while inspiring global action.
Keywords: ocean literacy, UN Ocean Decade, sustainability, biodiversity, fisheries, marine science, Karen Evans
Plastic on Australia's beaches cut by almost a third
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 9 June 2022
A CSIRO study found 29% less coastal plastic pollution since 2013. Local government strategies—like recycling services, levies, and bag bans—are key to reducing waste, supporting the Ending Plastic Waste Mission.
Keywords: plastic pollution, waste management, CSIRO, coastlines, recycling, local government, sustainability
