Taking Indigenous training to the high seas
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 27 July 2021
CSIRO’s Indigenous Time at Sea Scholarship (ITSS) offers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander university students hands-on research experience aboard RV Investigator. The program boosts STEM participation, fosters career pathways, and shares diverse perspectives at sea.
Keywords: Indigenous scholarship, RV Investigator, STEM education, CSIRO, marine research, diversity, student opportunities
Research and innovation to harness opportunities for the North
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 18 August 2021
CSIRO has supported northern Australia’s development for 90+ years, from transforming cattle industries to pioneering biosecurity, aquaculture, and water management. Its vision is a prosperous, sustainable north driven by science and innovation.
Keywords: CSIRO, northern Australia, innovation, agriculture, Indigenous partnerships, biosecurity, sustainable development
Life lurking in dark waters: meet seven denizens of the deep
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 26 August 2021
Scientists aboard RV Investigator explore Australia’s deep seas, uncovering bizarre species like dragonfish, sea pigs, and cookiecutter sharks. These discoveries expand knowledge and guide marine park protection.
Keywords: deep sea, RV Investigator, marine biodiversity, dragonfish, cookiecutter shark, marine parks, Australia
