Maritime archaeology delves deep into our heritage
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 2 June 2021
CSIRO’s RV Investigator located WWII shipwrecks including SS Macumba and SS Iron Crown using advanced mapping, uncovering heritage sites and Indigenous sea country landscapes for preservation.
Keywords: SS Macumba, SS Iron Crown, RV Investigator, shipwrecks, maritime heritage, seafloor mapping
Willow trees are notorious pests. But for freshwater animals, they could be unlikely climate heroes
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 4 June 2021
Climate change is warming Australian waterways, threatening cold-adapted species. Research shows invasive willow trees, despite ecological harms, may provide vital shade refuges, cooling streams and helping freshwater wildlife survive extreme heat.
Keywords: waterways, invasive willows, freshwater species, thermal refuges, biodiversity conservation
Securing a steady livelihood from the ocean
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 8 June 2021
Torres Strait Islanders trialled a sustainable harvest of endangered Black teatfish, reaching 17 tonnes under strict reporting rules. The strategy combines traditional knowledge and science to secure livelihoods and protect sea cucumber stocks.
Keywords: Torres Strait, Black teatfish, sea cucumbers, sustainable fisheries, traditional knowledge, conservation, CSIRO
