Worldwide trawling impact revealed
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 21 February 2022
A global CSIRO-led study found that when trawling is sustainably managed, its seabed impact is low. Effective fisheries management benefits both fish stocks and seabed ecosystems, though data gaps remain for sensitive habitats.
Keywords: trawling, seabed ecosystems, fisheries management, marine research, sustainable fishing, benthic communities
New science discovers coral seed banks
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 21 February 2022
A CSIRO-led study in Palau revealed coral reefs can recover rapidly after devastation, not only from spawning but also via hidden coral “seed banks.” Findings challenge assumptions on reef recovery and aid future restoration strategies.
Keywords: coral reefs, reef recovery, seed banks, typhoon impact, CSIRO research, marine ecology
Meet our coral spawning researcher: Lauren Hardiman
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 22 February 2022
Researcher Lauren Hardiman studies coral spawning to aid reef recovery. Her team cultures coral larvae in floating pools and trials release methods, offering scalable solutions to restore and protect the Great Barrier Reef.
Keywords: coral spawning, reef restoration, Great Barrier Reef, coral larvae, climate change, RRAP, marine science
