Oil spill lessons come full circle
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 17 November 2016
Australia’s updated Oil Spill Monitoring Handbook guides response and recovery to spills, stressing preparedness, safety, and ecosystem monitoring. It features CSIRO innovations like smart sensors and genomics, and is gaining global interest.
Keywords: oil spill, CSIRO, environmental monitoring, handbook, marine safety, genomics, preparedness
Chile’s salmon industry poised to take a leap forward
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 5 December 2016
Chile’s salmon industry, hit by algal blooms and social unrest, is working with CSIRO on SIMA-Austral to set sustainable targets. Advanced models integrate environmental, economic, and social data to rebuild trust and improve aquaculture resilience.
Keywords: Chile, salmon farming, CSIRO, algal bloom, sustainability, socio-ecological modelling, aquaculture
Out of the blue - the marine economy
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 1 December 2016
Mauritius, Seychelles, and Australia are advancing the “blue economy,” aiming for sustainable ocean use. By integrating science, innovation, and planning, they seek growth in marine industries while protecting ecosystems and supporting communities.
Keywords: blue economy, Mauritius, Seychelles, Australia, marine industries, sustainability, ocean resources
