Species richness: our EOFY stock-take reveals over 200 newly discovered species
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 27 June 2018
Over 200 new species, mostly insects, were named by Australia’s National Research Collections, including beetles, ants, flies, fish, and plants. Taxonomy supports biodiversity management and reveals Earth’s vast, unique species diversity.
Keywords: taxonomy, new species, insects, biodiversity, Australia, research, discovery
Ningaloo Reef’s race for its place in the sun faces uphill battle
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 27 June 2018
Ningaloo Reef in WA faces rising sea levels that may outpace its coral growth by 2100. Despite its current resilience, climate change threatens its role as a vital marine habitat and natural coastal shield.
Keywords: Ningaloo Reef, sea level rise, coral growth, climate change, Western Australia, marine ecosystems, coastal protection
Tracking the elusive whale sharks, the largest fish in the sea
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 27 June 2018
CSIRO’s Ningaloo Outlook project is using whale shark DNA to estimate their age and track movements, aiming to reveal migration patterns and deepen understanding of Ningaloo’s marine ecosystem.
Keywords: whale sharks, Ningaloo Reef, DNA research, migration, marine ecosystem, CSIRO, Ningaloo Outlook
