Trapping atoms to protect Australia’s groundwater
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 9 September 2019
CSIRO and the University of Adelaide opened the Southern Hemisphere’s first ATTA facility to trace noble gases in groundwater and ice, helping assess water age, sustainability, and climate history for research and industry use.
Keywords: ATTA, CSIRO, groundwater, noble gases, sustainability, Adelaide, climate history
How much fishing gear is lost at sea?
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 19 September 2019
A CSIRO-led study found that 6% of nets, 9% of traps, and 29% of fishing lines are lost yearly, creating ghost gear pollution that harms marine life, fisheries, and economies, highlighting the need for global action and better reporting.
Keywords: ghost gear, CSIRO, marine pollution, fisheries, nets, traps, lines
Saving baby turtles one nest at a time
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 26 September 2019
On Cape York beaches, feral pigs, dingoes, and goannas once destroyed 100% of turtle nests. Through targeted pig control, mesh trials, and data dashboards, scientists and Indigenous rangers now boost hatchling survival and protect turtle populations.
Keywords: sea turtles, Cape York, feral pigs, predation, conservation, Indigenous rangers
