Building a bigger picture of the Bight
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 9 April 2013
A A$20 million science program is studying the Great Australian Bight’s ecosystem, resources, and biodiversity to guide sustainable development, with deepwater sampling and collaborative research efforts.
Keywords: Great Australian Bight, CSIRO, marine research, ecosystem study, sustainability, deepwater sampling, Australia
Indian Ocean phenomenon helping to predict extreme weather
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 29 November 2013
CSIRO-led research confirms the Indian Ocean Dipole’s role in shaping Australia’s climate, linking it to droughts, bushfires, and other extremes, with warming trends increasing positive events and future risks.
Keywords: Indian Ocean Dipole, CSIRO, climate change, extreme weather, Australia, drought, bushfire risk
New maps reveal locations of species at risk as climate changes
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 10 February 2014
CSIRO and global scientists mapped climate shifts, showing where species may struggle to adapt or migrate. The findings highlight risks to biodiversity and guide targeted conservation amid rapid climate change.
Keywords: CSIRO, biodiversity, species migration, conservation, Australia, temperature shifts
