NASA Begins Study of Australia's Great Barrier Reef
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 14 September 2016
NASA’s CORAL mission uses advanced airborne imaging to survey large reef areas, including six Great Barrier Reef sections, providing uniform global data to better predict reef futures and aid conservation.
Keywords: CORAL mission, NASA, Great Barrier Reef, coral reefs, PRISM, aerial survey, reef conservation
There’s a proliferation of new marine species in WA – how to name them?
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 22 September 2016
Dr John Keesing has three marine species named after him—a jellyfish, sea cucumber, and spider crab—thanks to his major role in biodiversity surveys along WA’s coast, aiding marine conservation and new species discovery.
Keywords: John Keesing, marine biodiversity, Western Australia, new species, coral reefs, conservation
Wave atlas helps map the way ahead for ocean energy
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 11 November 2016
The Australian Wave Energy Atlas maps 35+ years of wave data, showing strong southern coast potential. It aims to guide renewable energy growth despite current high costs, with global momentum for ocean power rising.
Keywords: wave energy, renewable energy, Australia, CSIRO, southern coast, marine mapping, ocean power
