The sinking dead and carbon stores in our oceans
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 23 August 2022
From plankton to whales, all ocean life becomes part of the "sinking dead," fueling marine snow. This biological carbon pump locks away carbon in the deep ocean, a vital process studied with RV Investigator and IMOS sediment traps.
Keywords: biological carbon pump, marine snow, phytoplankton, zooplankton, carbon storage, Southern Ocean, RV Investigator, IMOS, climate change, sediment traps
Scientists call for a national approach to marine and coastal restoration
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 12 August 2022
A CSIRO–JCU study calls for a coordinated, large-scale plan to restore Australia’s degraded coasts and marine ecosystems, stressing Indigenous-led efforts, streamlined laws, and blue carbon benefits to fight climate change and boost resilience.
Keywords: CSIRO, JCU, marine restoration, blue carbon, climate change, Indigenous-led projects, coastal ecosystems, biodiversity, policy
Ten new species you need to meet
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 9 August 2022
CSIRO named 10 remarkable new species, from deep-sea anthias and the Silverspot Weedfish to cave-dwelling weevils, a butterfly-caring ant, gall wasps, a caddisfly, and a marine trematode, showcasing Australia’s rich biodiversity.
Keywords: CSIRO, new species, Silverspot Weedfish, anthias, Undarobius weevils, Anonychomyrma inclinata, Bulloak Jewel Butterfly, biodiversity, taxonomy
