Eye in the sky on reef pollution
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 25 May 2016
Shipping in the Great Barrier Reef is set to triple, raising oil spill risks. CSIRO researchers are developing satellite-based detection using radar, optical, and thermal data to spot spills faster, protect ecosystems, and improve monitoring.
Keywords: Great Barrier Reef, shipping, oil spills, CSIRO, satellites, SAR, pollution
Creating Indigenous jobs and looking after country
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 16 June 2016
CSIRO partners with Indigenous communities in northern Australia to support sustainable livelihoods. Projects include ranger programs, fisheries monitoring, and pig control, combining cultural values, jobs, and environmental care.
Keywords: CSIRO, Indigenous partnerships, sustainable livelihoods, ranger programs
Five ways Indigenous science explains the world
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 20 June 2016
ASSETS invites top Year 10 Indigenous students to explore science and culture. Projects include turtle tracking, star stories, spinifex resin, fire management, and seasonal calendars, blending Indigenous and western science.
Keywords: ASSETS, Indigenous science, CSIRO, turtle tracking, astronomy, spinifex resin, fire management
