New Study Pinpoints Likely Path of COVID-Related Plastic Waste in the Ocean
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 8 November 2021
COVID-19 drove massive plastic waste, with 25,000+ tons entering oceans. Most originates from Asian hospital waste, threatening Arctic ecosystems. Better waste management and eco-friendly alternatives are urgently needed.
Keywords: COVID-19, plastic waste, oceans, medical waste, Asia, Arctic, pollution
Adding up the human factors in traditional lobster fishing
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 1 May 2017
CSIRO works with Torres Strait communities to manage the ornate rock lobster fishery, balancing ecology, economics, and culture. Collaborative models support sustainability, traditional practices, and adaptation to climate change.
Keywords: Torres Strait, CSIRO, rock lobster, fisheries, sustainability, culture
What debris and the Indian Ocean told drift modellers about MH370 search area
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 21 April 2017
CSIRO drift tests with real Boeing 777 flaperons confirmed MH370 debris paths, refining ocean current models and identifying 35°S as the most likely crash site. Science narrowed the mystery but search remains suspended.
Keywords: MH370, CSIRO, flaperon, drift modeling, Indian Ocean, debris, search area
