The upside of blackwater river flows
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 27 April 2018
CSIRO research shows blackwater from floodplains isn’t always harmful. In cooler seasons and right doses, it fuels river food webs. New models aim to manage floods, reduce hypoxic risks, protect fish, and sustain ecosystems in the Murray–Darling Basin.
Keywords: Murray-Darling Basin, blackwater, floodplains, carbon cycle, fish survival, CSIRO, water quality
It's funny to name species after celebrities, but there's a serious side too
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 27 April 2018
Australia is home to over 600,000 species, yet most remain undiscovered. Taxonomy, boosted by DNA tech and global collaboration, is vital for conservation, health, and biodiversity. A new strategic plan aims to accelerate species discovery.
Keywords: taxonomy, biodiversity, Australia, species discovery, conservation, DNA sequencing, CSIRO
Revealing the one-sided nature of research into biodiversity loss
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 30 May 2018
Most biodiversity loss research (40%) focuses on climate change, while other drivers—pollution, over-exploitation, habitat change, invasive species—are underexplored. A CSIRO study calls for broader, solution-focused, multi-driver research.
Keywords: biodiversity loss, climate change, pollution, overexploitation, invasive species, habitat change, CSIRO
