Painting a picture with integrated observations
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 19 December 2018
CSIRO and IMOS use moorings to monitor Australia’s oceans, providing vital long-term data on heatwaves, acidification and ecosystem shifts. These 24/7 measurements help manage fisheries, coasts and climate change impacts.
Keywords: IMOS, CSIRO, ocean monitoring, moorings, climate change, marine ecosystems, Australia
Talking toxic blooms and mass fish deaths
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 17 January 2019
Up to a million fish died in the Darling River due to blue-green algae blooms worsened by drought, heatwaves, and low oxygen. CSIRO is developing monitoring, forecasting, and management tools to tackle future outbreaks.
Keywords: Darling River, fish deaths, blue-green algae, drought, oxygen depletion, CSIRO, Murray-Darling Basin
Evaluating the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 21 February 2019
CSIRO research identifies five key indicators of Great Barrier Reef beauty—live coral cover, coral shapes, topographical complexity, fish abundance, and water clarity—linking aesthetics with reef health to aid monitoring and management.
Keywords: Great Barrier Reef, CSIRO, reef beauty, coral health, fish abundance, water clarity, monitoring
