74 year-old mystery solved: RV Investigator finds WWII shipwreck
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 5 October 2017
CSIRO’s Investigator discovered the WWII shipwreck SS Macumba in the Arafura Sea, sunk in 1943 by Japanese aircraft. Found upright in 40m water, the wreck now serves as habitat and will be managed as a protected historic site.
Keywords: SS Macumba, WWII, shipwreck, CSIRO, Arafura Sea, sonar, historic site
New wave of marine scientists complete voyage
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 26 November 2017
The first CAPSTAN voyage on CSIRO’s Investigator trained 20 postgraduates in marine science, from seafloor mapping to sea survival. Students gained hands-on skills, real data experience, and career inspiration for Australia’s blue economy.
Keywords: CAPSTAN, marine science, training, Investigator, seafloor mapping, Australia, blue economy
Oceans – the new frontier
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 30 November 2017
Australia’s oceans play a vital role in climate, biodiversity, and the blue economy. A new CSIRO book highlights research on ocean warming, sustainability, and emerging technologies shaping marine industries and future policy.
Keywords: oceans, CSIRO, blue economy, climate change, sustainability, marine research, technology
