How to work out which coral reefs will bleach, and which might be spared
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 6 October 2017
Seasonal and El Niño-driven sea temperature changes influence coral bleaching risk. Some reefs, especially south of 15°S, may resist longer, offering time for conservation before annual bleaching becomes inevitable.
Keywords: coral bleaching, El Niño, climate change, sea temperature, Great Barrier Reef, reef management
Oceans book launches at critical time
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 30 November 2017
Australia’s vast marine estate faces climate and biodiversity challenges. CSIRO stresses research, sustainability, Indigenous knowledge, and global collaboration to protect oceans crucial for climate, economy, and security.
Keywords: Australia, marine estate, CSIRO, climate change, ocean research, sustainability, collaboration
Scientist's 30-year search for Southern Ocean climate secrets
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 10 January 2018
In 2015, scientists reached Totten Glacier and found warm water melting its base, worsening sea level rise risks. New tech like deep Argo floats will enhance Southern Ocean monitoring to study climate, carbon uptake, and glacial melt.
Keywords: Totten Glacier, Southern Ocean, sea level rise, Argo floats, climate change, CSIRO, Antarctica
