Science narrows the net on illegal fishing
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 26 June 2017
Illegal fishing costs West Africa $2B yearly, threatening food security. CSIRO’s vessel risk tool, funded by Vulcan, uses satellite data to flag suspicious ships, helping global authorities prioritize inspections and combat IUU fishing.
Keywords: illegal fishing, CSIRO, vessel tracking, West Africa, IUU, Vulcan, surveillance
Counting 'cows of the sea' in The Kimberley
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 7 July 2017
CSIRO and Indigenous Rangers team up to monitor dugongs in WA, blending science and traditional knowledge to guide conservation, protect seagrass habitats, and balance cultural hunting with ecosystem health.
Keywords: dugong, CSIRO, Indigenous Rangers, Kimberley, conservation, seagrass
Turtles on the comeback trail in Cape York
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 3 July 2017
CSIRO, Indigenous Rangers, and partners protect turtle nests in Cape York by combining monitoring, targeted pig control, and fencing. The program cut egg predation from 100% to 26%, boosting hatchling survival and conserving vulnerable species.
Keywords: turtles, CSIRO, Indigenous Rangers, Cape York, feral pigs, conservation, hatchlings
