Adding up the human factors in traditional lobster fishing
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 1 May 2017
CSIRO works with Torres Strait communities to manage the ornate rock lobster fishery, balancing ecology, economics, and culture. Collaborative models support sustainability, traditional practices, and adaptation to climate change.
Keywords: Torres Strait, CSIRO, rock lobster, fisheries, sustainability, culture
What debris and the Indian Ocean told drift modellers about MH370 search area
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 21 April 2017
CSIRO drift tests with real Boeing 777 flaperons confirmed MH370 debris paths, refining ocean current models and identifying 35°S as the most likely crash site. Science narrowed the mystery but search remains suspended.
Keywords: MH370, CSIRO, flaperon, drift modeling, Indian Ocean, debris, search area
Turning the tide against a deadly oyster virus
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 3 May 2017
POMS devastated Australia’s Pacific oyster industry, killing millions. CSIRO, ASI, and Shellfish Culture developed genetic resistance breeding, achieving up to 90% survival, while farmers combine new lines with management strategies to rebuild.
Keywords: POMS, oysters, CSIRO, genetic resistance, aquaculture, Australia, fisheries
