Assessing impacts of deep sea mining
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 29 November 2022
CSIRO is leading research on the environmental risks of deep-sea mining in the Clarion Clipperton Zone. The project will inform ISA’s review of The Metals Company’s proposal, balancing critical mineral demand with ocean conservation.
Keywords: CSIRO, deep-sea mining, Clarion Clipperton Zone, polymetallic nodules, critical minerals, ISA, environmental impact, batteries, decarbonisation
Ten things you need to know about bugs
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 3 June 2022
From ladybugs that aren’t true bugs to cicadas that sing, Hemiptera insects reveal surprising traits—piercing mouthparts, hemimetabolous growth, blood-sucking habits, and major biosecurity risks for Australia.
Keywords: bugs, Hemiptera, insects, cicadas, biosecurity, metamorphosis, species diversity
Dr Karen Evans is helping to seas the Ocean Decade
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 8 June 2022
Dr Karen Evans champions ocean literacy as part of the UN Ocean Decade, guiding science, industry, and communities to value the ocean’s role in climate, biodiversity, and sustainability while inspiring global action.
Keywords: ocean literacy, UN Ocean Decade, sustainability, biodiversity, fisheries, marine science, Karen Evans
