Who’s your friend when things get rough? It's sentinels in the Southern Ocean
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 3 May 2021
Researchers aboard RV Investigator maintained deep-ocean moorings in the Southern Ocean, collecting vital long-term data on CO₂, heat, and ecosystems—crucial for tracking climate change and ocean-atmosphere interactions.
Keywords: Southern Ocean, RV Investigator, IMOS, ocean monitoring, CO₂ uptake, climate change, deep-ocean data
Counting every drop: Measuring evaporation in dams
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 10 May 2021
CSIRO’s floating evaporation pan measures dam evaporation with high precision using sensors, automation, and algae control, helping improve water security for towns, farming, and mining in Australia’s sunny climate.
Keywords: CSIRO, evaporation pan, water security, dams, sensors, climate, Australia
What does the next decade hold for our oceans?
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 31 May 2021
The UN Decade of Ocean Science (2021–2030) aims to tackle ocean decline by advancing research, monitoring, and global cooperation, with Australia playing a key role in sustainable ocean management and SDG progress.
Keywords: UN Decade, ocean science, sustainability, SDGs, Australia,, conservation
