New course set for ocean observations
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 25 January 2018
CSIRO and Saildrone will deploy unmanned, solar- and wind-powered ocean vehicles in Australian waters to collect real-time marine and climate data, improving monitoring of remote seas and events like heatwaves and algal blooms.
Keywords: CSIRO, Saildrone, unmanned ocean vehicles, climate monitoring, marine research, remote sensing, ocean data
Putting a number on white shark populations
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 9 February 2018
CSIRO used genetic analysis of juveniles to estimate white shark populations: ~750 adults in the east, ~1460 in the south-west, both with >90% survival. Findings aid conservation and risk management.
Keywords: CSIRO, white sharks, population estimates, genetics, conservation, survival rates, Australia
Tiny membrane makes Sydney Harbour "drinkable"
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 15 February 2018
CSIRO’s soy-based Graphair enables single-step water purification, removing 99% of contaminants. Tested on Sydney Harbour water, it works faster, resists fouling, and is cheaper and greener to produce.
Keywords: CSIRO, Graphair, water purification, graphene, clean water, filtration, sustainability
