Robots to identify what makes the Indian Ocean tick
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 25 June 2015
CSIRO is deploying BioArgo robotic floats in the Indian Ocean to measure biological and physical conditions, improving understanding of marine productivity, carbon capture, and ecosystem health in this under-sampled region.
Keywords: CSIRO, BioArgo, Indian Ocean, marine research, carbon capture, plankton growth, ocean health
Almost all seabirds to have plastic in gut by 2050
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 1 September 2015
A CSIRO-led study predicts 99% of seabird species will ingest plastic by 2050, with 90% already affected today. Plastic pollution from human waste causes severe harm but can be reduced through better waste management.
Keywords: CSIRO, seabirds, plastic pollution, marine debris, waste management, ocean health, biodiversity
New Pilbara water study to guide sustainable development
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 7 October 2015
The $3.5M Pilbara Water Resource Assessment by CSIRO, BHP Billiton, and WA Government maps regional water systems, aiding sustainable management for industry and ecosystems through improved understanding of groundwater recharge and use.
Keywords: CSIRO, Pilbara, water resources, groundwater, sustainable management, BHP Billiton, Western Australia
