Life lurking in dark waters: meet seven denizens of the deep
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 26 August 2021
Scientists aboard RV Investigator explore Australia’s deep seas, uncovering bizarre species like dragonfish, sea pigs, and cookiecutter sharks. These discoveries expand knowledge and guide marine park protection.
Keywords: deep sea, RV Investigator, marine biodiversity, dragonfish, cookiecutter shark, marine parks, Australia
Money matters: Socioeconomic factors influence land and seafloor pollution
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 16 September 2021
CSIRO, Ocean Conservancy, and PADI AWARE mapped global plastic pollution using 30,000+ land and seafloor cleanups. Findings show pollution hotspots worldwide, driven by local factors, with citizen science data crucial for policy and reducing single-use waste.
Keywords: plastic pollution, CSIRO, Ocean Conservancy, PADI AWARE, citizen science, cleanups, seafloor debris, waste hotspots, single-use plastics, policy
What treasures did we find at Ashmore Reef Marine Park?
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 17 September 2021
CSIRO and partners surveyed Ashmore Reef, finding healthy seabird colonies and coral reefs but threats from invasive species, low sea cucumber numbers, seagrass grazing, and a sharp sea snake decline. Management action is vital.
Keywords: Ashmore Reef, CSIRO, seabirds, coral reefs, invasive species, sea cucumbers, marine park conservation
