Turning the tide against a deadly oyster virus
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 3 May 2017
POMS devastated Australia’s Pacific oyster industry, killing millions. CSIRO, ASI, and Shellfish Culture developed genetic resistance breeding, achieving up to 90% survival, while farmers combine new lines with management strategies to rebuild.
Keywords: POMS, oysters, CSIRO, genetic resistance, aquaculture, Australia, fisheries
Reclaiming our rivers from feral carp
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 31 May 2017
Australia’s $15M National Carp Control Plan is testing CyHV-3 (carp virus) as a biocontrol. The virus could kill 70% of carp, but cleanup, safety, and complementary measures are vital. Trials show it’s safe for humans and native species.
Keywords: carp virus, CyHV-3, CSIRO, invasive species, biocontrol, Murray-Darling, NCCP
Complete record of greenhouse gases
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 1 June 2017
CSIRO and University of Melbourne compiled a 2000-year record of 43 greenhouse gases using global data, ice cores, and Cape Grim samples. The database aids climate models and IPCC reports, showing rising emissions but CFC declines post-Montreal Protocol.
Keywords: CSIRO, greenhouse gases, climate models, Cape Grim, IPCC, ice cores, emissions
