What is the value of a wave? How changes to our coastline could wipe out surfing’s benefits - CSIRO
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 10 January 2022
Surfing generates billions globally, boosting local economies, property values, and wellbeing. Poorly planned coastal projects can destroy surf breaks, while smart management enhances them. Researchers urge legal protection and proper valuation of waves.
Keywords: surfing economics, coastal management, surf breaks, tourism, wellbeing, Noosa, Snapper Rocks, legal protection
Spits and shoals – will coastal erosion take a toll?
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 21 January 2022
Bribie Island’s erosion highlights Australia’s fragile coasts. Storms, tides, and limited sediment drive change, but satellite data helps track long-term trends. Future survival may depend on sand supply to protect communities from sea level rise.
Keywords: coastal erosion, Bribie Island, sediment supply, sea level rise, shoreline change, satellite monitoring, coastal processes
People power protecting Ningaloo from plastic pollution
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 7 February 2022
Surveys show Ningaloo Reef has very low marine debris, thanks to strong community action, waste management, and conservation strategies. While not immune to litter, it demonstrates how local efforts can keep marine environments pristine.
Keywords: Ningaloo Reef, marine debris, plastic pollution, community action, conservation, waste management, clean beaches
