Tiny new species discovered as scientists’ outback fishing trip bags exotic catch
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 16 February 2021
CSIRO and CDU researchers discovered diverse stygofauna, including new species, in Northern Territory aquifers, highlighting high connectivity and risks from shale gas development, with findings informing groundwater and environmental management.
Keywords: CSIRO, stygofauna, Beetaloo, aquifers, shale gas, groundwater connectivity, biodiversity, GISERA
Teaming up for turtles
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 18 February 2021
CSIRO, APN Cape York rangers and Microsoft built an AI-powered cloud system to analyse aerial photos, helping protect turtle nests from predators. The tech reduces monitoring time, boosts hatchling survival, and supports sustainable turtle populations.
Keywords: CSIRO, AI, Indigenous rangers, turtle conservation, Cape York, Microsoft, NESP, predator control
The quest for a new everyday supermarket fish
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 18 February 2021
CSIRO’s Future Protein Mission is developing Australia’s white-flesh fish industry, focusing on pompano to boost local aquaculture, reduce imports, enhance food security, and create jobs, aiming for 50,000 tonnes annually by 2030.
Keywords: CSIRO, aquaculture, white flesh fish, pompano, food security, protein demand, Future Protein Mission
