Money matters: Socioeconomic factors influence land and seafloor pollution
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 16 September 2021
CSIRO, Ocean Conservancy, and PADI AWARE mapped global plastic pollution using 30,000+ land and seafloor cleanups. Findings show pollution hotspots worldwide, driven by local factors, with citizen science data crucial for policy and reducing single-use waste.
Keywords: plastic pollution, CSIRO, Ocean Conservancy, PADI AWARE, citizen science, cleanups, seafloor debris, waste hotspots, single-use plastics, policy
What treasures did we find at Ashmore Reef Marine Park?
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 17 September 2021
CSIRO and partners surveyed Ashmore Reef, finding healthy seabird colonies and coral reefs but threats from invasive species, low sea cucumber numbers, seagrass grazing, and a sharp sea snake decline. Management action is vital.
Keywords: Ashmore Reef, CSIRO, seabirds, coral reefs, invasive species, sea cucumbers, marine park conservation
Managing fisheries in a changing climate
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 21 September 2021
CSIRO, IMAS and AFMA launched a handbook to guide fisheries in adapting to climate change, offering a step-by-step process for assessing risks, operator responses, and management options to ensure sustainable, resilient fishing.
Keywords: CSIRO, fisheries, climate change, AFMA, adaptation, sustainability, handbook
