Spits and shoals – will coastal erosion take a toll?
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 21 January 2022
Bribie Island’s erosion highlights Australia’s fragile coasts. Storms, tides, and limited sediment drive change, but satellite data helps track long-term trends. Future survival may depend on sand supply to protect communities from sea level rise.
Keywords: coastal erosion, Bribie Island, sediment supply, sea level rise, shoreline change, satellite monitoring, coastal processes
People power protecting Ningaloo from plastic pollution
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 7 February 2022
Surveys show Ningaloo Reef has very low marine debris, thanks to strong community action, waste management, and conservation strategies. While not immune to litter, it demonstrates how local efforts can keep marine environments pristine.
Keywords: Ningaloo Reef, marine debris, plastic pollution, community action, conservation, waste management, clean beaches
Worldwide trawling impact revealed
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 21 February 2022
A global CSIRO-led study found that when trawling is sustainably managed, its seabed impact is low. Effective fisheries management benefits both fish stocks and seabed ecosystems, though data gaps remain for sensitive habitats.
Keywords: trawling, seabed ecosystems, fisheries management, marine research, sustainable fishing, benthic communities
