Rays of the world are flat sharks and don't deserve their scary reputation
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 9 December 2016
Rays of the World is the first global illustrated guide to 633 ray species, many newly described. It highlights their ecological roles, threats, and urgent conservation needs, with discoveries aided by DNA analysis and global research.
Keywords: rays, stingrays, skates, sawfishes, species discovery, conservation, marine biology
Antarctic research without breaking the ice
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 20 December 2016
Australia’s RV Investigator will sail to Totten Glacier in 2017 to study its rapid melt, driven by warm ocean intrusion. Data will help predict impacts on sea level and climate, using advanced tech for deep-ocean and atmospheric research.
Keywords: Totten Glacier, RV Investigator, Antarctica, sea level rise, climate change, ocean research, Southern Ocean
Uncovering Antarctica’s underwater secrets
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 14 January 2017
A 51-day Antarctic mission will study Totten Glacier’s past via seafloor mapping and sediment sampling to predict future melt impacts. Scientists expect to discover unique marine life and inform conservation efforts.
Keywords: Totten Glacier, Antarctic research, RV Investigator, sea level rise, marine life, climate change, conservation
