Meet 5 remarkably old animals, from a Greenland shark to a featherless, seafaring cockatoo
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 29 June 2022
Studies reveal why some animals live centuries. From Granddad the 109-year-old lungfish to Jonathan the 190-year-old tortoise, Greenland sharks, and Ming the 507-year-old clam, research links genetics, traits, and environments to lifespan.
Keywords: longevity, ageing, tortoise, Greenland shark, lungfish, cockatoo, clam
Weeds, fungi, weevils and biosecurity
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 29 June 2022
CSIRO uses fungi and insects as biological control agents to combat invasive weeds like sea spurge, wandering trad, and cabomba. These biocontrol methods reduce economic and environmental impacts while protecting native species.
Keywords: biosecurity, biocontrol, invasive weeds, fungi, weevils, agriculture, environment
hydrographic surveyor
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 21 June 2022
Hydrographic surveyors map oceans, coasts, and lakes using advanced sonar and GPS. Their work aids safe navigation, resource management, conservation, and discoveries—from WWII wrecks to coral reefs—supporting global ocean science.
Keywords: hydrography, seafloor mapping, navigation, marine science, RV Investigator, ocean discovery, UN Ocean Decade
