Reclaiming our rivers from feral carp
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 31 May 2017
Australia’s $15M National Carp Control Plan is testing CyHV-3 (carp virus) as a biocontrol. The virus could kill 70% of carp, but cleanup, safety, and complementary measures are vital. Trials show it’s safe for humans and native species.
Keywords: carp virus, CyHV-3, CSIRO, invasive species, biocontrol, Murray-Darling, NCCP
Complete record of greenhouse gases
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 1 June 2017
CSIRO and University of Melbourne compiled a 2000-year record of 43 greenhouse gases using global data, ice cores, and Cape Grim samples. The database aids climate models and IPCC reports, showing rising emissions but CFC declines post-Montreal Protocol.
Keywords: CSIRO, greenhouse gases, climate models, Cape Grim, IPCC, ice cores, emissions
Science narrows the net on illegal fishing
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 26 June 2017
Illegal fishing costs West Africa $2B yearly, threatening food security. CSIRO’s vessel risk tool, funded by Vulcan, uses satellite data to flag suspicious ships, helping global authorities prioritize inspections and combat IUU fishing.
Keywords: illegal fishing, CSIRO, vessel tracking, West Africa, IUU, Vulcan, surveillance
