Five ways Indigenous science explains the world
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 20 June 2016
ASSETS invites top Year 10 Indigenous students to explore science and culture. Projects include turtle tracking, star stories, spinifex resin, fire management, and seasonal calendars, blending Indigenous and western science.
Keywords: ASSETS, Indigenous science, CSIRO, turtle tracking, astronomy, spinifex resin, fire management
Ecosystem-based adaptation through Locally Managed Marine Areas
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 29 July 2016
Kimbe Bay’s locally managed marine areas showed early promise but faltered due to poor governance, funding gaps, and external pressures. CSIRO research stresses inclusive governance, sustainable financing, and ecosystem-based adaptation.
Keywords: Kimbe Bay, LMMA, CSIRO, climate adaptation, governance, biodiversity, fisheries
Testing times for marine species
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 3 August 2016
CSIRO uses crown-of-thorns starfish and shy albatross as model species for climate adaptation. Testing interventions—like removal, habitat changes, or disease control—aims to build strategies that help ecosystems cope with rapid climate change.
Keywords: crown-of-thorns, CSIRO, adaptation, reef, albatross, climate change, intervention
