Securing a steady livelihood from the ocean
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 8 June 2021
Torres Strait Islanders trialled a sustainable harvest of endangered Black teatfish, reaching 17 tonnes under strict reporting rules. The strategy combines traditional knowledge and science to secure livelihoods and protect sea cucumber stocks.
Keywords: Torres Strait, Black teatfish, sea cucumbers, sustainable fisheries, traditional knowledge, conservation, CSIRO
Caring for algae, big and small
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 10 June 2021
Tasmania’s giant kelp forests have declined 90% due to warming seas. Scientists are identifying heat-tolerant kelp strains to restore habitats, while also studying Synechococcus algae for insights into biodiversity and climate resilience.
Keywords: giant kelp, Tasmania, marine biodiversity, Synechococcus, algae research, restoration
Beetle study finds diversity in the sub-Antarctic linked to global cooling
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 11 June 2021
Genomic research shows sub-Antarctic beetles diversified in sync with marine species as Antarctica cooled. Once seen as inhospitable, the region fostered rapid speciation over millions of years.
Keywords: Antarctica, beetles, speciation, climate cooling, biodiversity, genomics
