Think local on Southern Ocean’s global impact
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 14 June 2018
New research shows Southern Ocean ‘hotspots’ drive global climate by absorbing heat, CO₂, and circulating nutrients. Local topography shapes upwelling, turbulence, and ice melt, making the region vital for sea levels and climate regulation.
Keywords: Southern Ocean, climate change, carbon sink, upwelling, Antarctica, sea level rise, hotspots
Battle against white spot disease in Australian prawns
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 19 June 2018
White spot disease devastated prawn farms on the Logan River in 2016, forcing mass stock losses and stricter biosecurity. CSIRO protected its research site, developed advanced testing and breeding, and continues to aid industry recovery.
Keywords: prawns, white spot disease, biosecurity, CSIRO, aquaculture, Australia, farming
Species richness: our EOFY stock-take reveals over 200 newly discovered species
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 27 June 2018
Over 200 new species, mostly insects, were named by Australia’s National Research Collections, including beetles, ants, flies, fish, and plants. Taxonomy supports biodiversity management and reveals Earth’s vast, unique species diversity.
Keywords: taxonomy, new species, insects, biodiversity, Australia, research, discovery
