Sifting for solutions: how sediment analysis is improving reef health
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 31 March 2016
Agricultural runoff in Queensland has increased sediment flow to the Great Barrier Reef 5–10 times higher than pre-1870 levels, threatening coral and seagrass. CSIRO research uses “sediment fingerprints” to target erosion hotspots and protect reef health.
Keywords: Great Barrier Reef, sediment runoff, agriculture, erosion, CSIRO, water quality, conservation
Beating the eucalypt blues – new ways to model air quality
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 5 April 2016
Eucalyptus trees emit high levels of BVOCs like isoprene, creating the Blue Mountains’ haze. CSIRO research shows current models overestimate emissions, highlighting the need for region-specific data to improve air quality forecasts.
Keywords: Blue Mountains, Eucalyptus, BVOCs, isoprene, air quality, CSIRO, pollution
Eye in the sky on reef pollution
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 25 May 2016
Shipping in the Great Barrier Reef is set to triple, raising oil spill risks. CSIRO researchers are developing satellite-based detection using radar, optical, and thermal data to spot spills faster, protect ecosystems, and improve monitoring.
Keywords: Great Barrier Reef, shipping, oil spills, CSIRO, satellites, SAR, pollution
