14 million tonnes of microplastics on seafloor
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 8 October 2020
CSIRO research reveals the deep ocean is a major sink for microplastics, with seafloor loads 25 times higher than past studies. Findings highlight urgent need for waste solutions and collective action to curb plastic pollution.
Keywords: microplastics, seafloor pollution, CSIRO research, ocean plastics, waste management, marine ecosystems, sustainability
CSIRO busts evidence of illegal fishing and associated crime
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 13 October 2020
SIRO research shows illegal fishing is mainly linked to labour abuses, not organised crime. Findings highlight its role in overfishing, economic losses, and the need for targeted enforcement and sustainable fisheries management.
Keywords: illegal fishing, labour abuses, CSIRO research, overfishing, fisheries management, economic losses, sustainability
Why we need biodiversity for life on our planet
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 14 October 2020
CSIRO’s biodiversity modelling (BILBI) supported the UN Biodiversity Summit, highlighting that ~1M species face extinction. Dr Simon Ferrier’s work informs global policy, guiding urgent action to conserve biodiversity and sustain human wellbeing.
Keywords: CSIRO, biodiversity loss, UN Summit, BILBI, IPBES, extinction risk, global biodiversity modelling, conservation, sustainable development
