revealing the secrets of whale sharks
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 8 June 2018
At Ningaloo Reef, CSIRO tags whale sharks to track migrations, diving, and genetics, revealing movements up to 3,500 km and providing age, growth, and population data to support conservation and ecosystem research.
Keywords: whale sharks, Ningaloo Reef, tagging, migration, genetics, conservation, ecosystem
Avoiding that sinking feeling at sea
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 25 June 2018
Life aboard RV Investigator demands long, physically and mentally challenging voyages. Crew balance work with social activities, communication, and fatigue management to support science missions, mental health, and well-being at sea.
Keywords: RV Investigator, seafarers, mental health, fatigue management, Southern Ocean, Marine National Facility
Not just fish poo – why Macquarie Harbour has an oxygen problem
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 28 June 2018
CSIRO and UTAS research shows Macquarie Harbour’s deep waters are naturally low in oxygen due to stratification, river inflows, and historic human impacts. Findings guide sustainable salmon farming and future offshore relocation plans.
Keywords: CSIRO, UTAS, stratification, hydrodynamic modeling, Maugean skate, sustainable aquaculture, offshore relocation
