A wave of knowledge from deep in the Bight
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 4 December 2017
The Great Australian Bight study revealed 277 new species, vital habitats for whales, sharks, and sea lions, and key insights into fisheries, tourism, and potential oil reserves, providing a whole-system view of ecology, economy, and risks.
Keywords: Great Australian Bight, biodiversity, fisheries, oil and gas, tourism, marine research, ecosystems
Tracking the predators of the Bight
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 4 December 2017
The Great Australian Bight Research Program tracked whales, sharks, seals, and sea lions, building one of the world’s largest predator databases. Findings show fur seals thriving, sea lions declining, and species’ key habitats revealed for conservation.
Keywords: Great Australian Bight, apex predators, tracking, whales, sharks, sea lions, conservation
Voyage to the bottom of the Bight
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 4 December 2017
Australia’s first deep-sea study of the Great Australian Bight uncovered 63,000 specimens, 277 new species, rare finds like giant sea spiders and cock-eyed squid, solved old mysteries, and revealed oil-eating bacteria crucial for future monitoring.
Keywords: Great Australian Bight, deep-sea, new species, marine biodiversity, giant sea spider
