Ningaloo Reef’s race for its place in the sun faces uphill battle
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 27 June 2018
Ningaloo Reef in WA faces rising sea levels that may outpace its coral growth by 2100. Despite its current resilience, climate change threatens its role as a vital marine habitat and natural coastal shield.
Keywords: Ningaloo Reef, sea level rise, coral growth, climate change, Western Australia, marine ecosystems, coastal protection
Tracking the elusive whale sharks, the largest fish in the sea
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 27 June 2018
CSIRO’s Ningaloo Outlook project is using whale shark DNA to estimate their age and track movements, aiming to reveal migration patterns and deepen understanding of Ningaloo’s marine ecosystem.
Keywords: whale sharks, Ningaloo Reef, DNA research, migration, marine ecosystem, CSIRO, Ningaloo Outlook
Keeping public opinion flowing for Reef interventions
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 16 July 2018
The Great Barrier Reef faces threats like climate change and starfish outbreaks. CSIRO and partners stress social licence—public input is key in shaping restoration strategies under the $6M Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program.
Keywords: Great Barrier Reef, social licence, restoration, CSIRO, RRAP, public input, conservation
