A predicted ocean
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 8 June 2022
CSIRO’s BRAN2020 ocean reanalysis combines Argo floats, satellites, and advanced modelling to predict ocean states. This tool supports climate research, fisheries, and coastal resilience under the UN Ocean Decade goals.
Keywords: BRAN2020, ocean prediction, CSIRO, Argo floats, satellites, data assimilation, UN Ocean Decade
Plastic on Australia's beaches cut by almost a third
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 9 June 2022
A CSIRO study found 29% less coastal plastic pollution since 2013. Local government strategies—like recycling services, levies, and bag bans—are key to reducing waste, supporting the Ending Plastic Waste Mission.
Keywords: plastic pollution, waste management, CSIRO, coastlines, recycling, local government, sustainability
hydrographic surveyor
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 21 June 2022
Hydrographic surveyors map oceans, coasts, and lakes using advanced sonar and GPS. Their work aids safe navigation, resource management, conservation, and discoveries—from WWII wrecks to coral reefs—supporting global ocean science.
Keywords: hydrography, seafloor mapping, navigation, marine science, RV Investigator, ocean discovery, UN Ocean Decade
