Counting 'cows of the sea' in The Kimberley
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 7 July 2017
CSIRO and Indigenous Rangers team up to monitor dugongs in WA, blending science and traditional knowledge to guide conservation, protect seagrass habitats, and balance cultural hunting with ecosystem health.
Keywords: dugong, CSIRO, Indigenous Rangers, Kimberley, conservation, seagrass
Turtles on the comeback trail in Cape York
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 3 July 2017
CSIRO, Indigenous Rangers, and partners protect turtle nests in Cape York by combining monitoring, targeted pig control, and fencing. The program cut egg predation from 100% to 26%, boosting hatchling survival and conserving vulnerable species.
Keywords: turtles, CSIRO, Indigenous Rangers, Cape York, feral pigs, conservation, hatchlings
Trawling for information on trawl fishing
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 12 July 2017
A CSIRO-led study finds less than 5% of Australia’s EEZ is trawled, while 58% is protected. Most seabed invertebrates face low exposure, though some remain at risk, guiding future marine biodiversity management.
Keywords: trawling, seabed, CSIRO, biodiversity, invertebrates, marine reserves, Australia
