Ozone uptake in oceans much lower than previously thought
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 29 July 2019
CSIRO scientists developed a new model showing oceans absorb far less ozone than thought, leaving more in the atmosphere. This improves climate models, aligns with observations, and highlights ozone’s stronger impact on health, ecosystems, and warming.
Keywords: ozone, CSIRO, climate change, deposition, troposphere, ocean, air pollution
Blue water high: Tales from a Torres Strait teacher
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 15 October 2019
Teachers joined CSIRO’s RV Investigator to map submarine canyons, study landslides like the Swain Slide, and sample seawater and plankton. The Educator on Board program connects schools with real marine science and Great Barrier Reef research.
Keywords: RV Investigator, submarine canyons, Swain Slide, seawater sampling, plankton, Great Barrier Reef, Educator on Board
Seasonal forecasts challenged by Pacific Ocean warming
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 17 December 2019
Research shows the Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO) is becoming less predictable as warming shortens its lifespan, complicating forecasts for rainfall, fisheries, and ecosystems. Accurate PDO prediction is key for managing climate risks.
Keywords: Pacific Decadal Oscillation, climate change, El Niño, rainfall, fisheries, marine ecosystems, predictability
