Water innovation recognised in nation's capital
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 19 February 2021
The ACT Water Awards honoured leaders in research, innovation, and sustainability, with CSIRO, Icon Water, and ANU among winners. Awardees will represent the ACT at the national Australian Water Awards at Ozwater’21.
Keywords: ACT Water Awards, CSIRO, Icon Water, ANU, sustainability, water management, Ozwater’21
Is that Barramundi or Asian Sea Bass?
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 19 February 2021
CSIRO is developing a Verified Provenance System to trace food origins using unique environmental “fingerprints.” It aims to fight food fraud, boost export markets, ensure authenticity, and support supply chain transparency.
Keywords: food fraud, provenance, CSIRO, agrifood exports, traceability, authentication, sustainability
Filter paper can reveal species under the sea
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 23 February 2021
CSIRO scientists developed a simple method to collect eDNA by suspending filter papers in seawater, making biodiversity monitoring faster, cheaper, and more accessible for marine parks, biosecurity, and research.
Keywords: eDNA, biodiversity, CSIRO, marine monitoring, filter papers, biosecurity, Environomics
