A whale of a tale from our science ship
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 28 August 2023
Wildlife biologist Dr Vanessa Pirotta read her children’s book aboard CSIRO’s RV Investigator, sharing whale facts and stories with 5000+ students. The event blended science, storytelling, and marine conservation.
Keywords: Vanessa Pirotta, RV Investigator, humpback whales, children’s book, marine science, conservation, National Science Week
Rare handfish spotted for first time in 25 years
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 23 August 2023
CSIRO’s RV Investigator spotted a rare handfish, possibly unseen for 25 years, during a survey of southeast Australia’s warming seas. The voyage revealed ecosystem shifts, new species, and critical data for marine conservation.
Keywords: handfish, RV Investigator, marine survey, southeast Australia, rare species, climate change, biodiversity, conservation
Frogs in love hop into Murray-Darling Basin research
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 23 August 2023
Researchers developed machine learning call recognisers to identify frog species in the Murray–Darling Basin. The tech aids ecosystem monitoring, linking frog calls to water flows and supporting restoration in stressed waterways.
Keywords: frogs, Murray–Darling Basin, bioacoustics, machine learning, call recognisers, ecosystem monitoring, water flows, restoration
