Research shows native plants can detox PFAS-contaminated water
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 4 May 2022
UniSA, CSIRO, and UWA research shows Australian native rushes in floating wetlands can remove up to 53% of toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” from water, offering a clean, green, and cost-effective remediation method.
Keywords: PFAS, floating wetlands, CSIRO, UniSA, water remediation, native plants, environmental health
New findings offer hope for the endangered sawfish
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 4 May 2022
CSIRO and APN Rangers recorded 47 endangered largetooth sawfish in Queensland’s Archer River—the most in 20 years. Genetic and satellite tagging aims to guide conservation and reduce bycatch threats.
Keywords: sawfish, CSIRO, endangered species, Archer River, APN Rangers, conservation, bycatch
Could we learn to love slugs and snails in our gardens?
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 16 May 2022
Once seen only as pests, slugs and snails play vital ecological roles. While some species damage crops or carry parasites, rethinking our gardens as shared habitats could promote biodiversity and healthier ecosystems.
Keywords: slugs, snails, pests, biodiversity, invasive species, gardens, ecology
