One ocean: A sustainable marine environment for healthy lives
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 8 August 2019
Pacific Islanders rely on the ocean for food, transport, and livelihoods. CSIRO partners with local communities to monitor biodiversity, manage fisheries, and support sustainable ocean use while addressing climate, pollution, and research gaps.
Keywords: Pacific Islands, CSIRO, ocean livelihoods, fisheries, biodiversity, climate change, sustainability
Trapping atoms to protect Australia’s groundwater
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 9 September 2019
CSIRO and the University of Adelaide opened the Southern Hemisphere’s first ATTA facility to trace noble gases in groundwater and ice, helping assess water age, sustainability, and climate history for research and industry use.
Keywords: ATTA, CSIRO, groundwater, noble gases, sustainability, Adelaide, climate history
How much fishing gear is lost at sea?
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 19 September 2019
A CSIRO-led study found that 6% of nets, 9% of traps, and 29% of fishing lines are lost yearly, creating ghost gear pollution that harms marine life, fisheries, and economies, highlighting the need for global action and better reporting.
Keywords: ghost gear, CSIRO, marine pollution, fisheries, nets, traps, lines
