Using satellite data to unlock water quality knowledge
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 27 April 2022
CSIRO and NSW DPE built a satellite-based data cube to track 20 years of coastal water quality. Findings show declining light availability and worsening conditions, with AI planned to boost predictive management.
Keywords: CSIRO, water quality, satellite data, data cube, coastal monitoring, AI, NSW rivers
Using Fecal Transplants to Treat Dolphins with Gastrointestinal Disease
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 4 April 2024
Researchers tested fecal microbiota transplants (FMTs) in bottlenose dolphins with gut issues. The procedure safely boosted microbial diversity, reduced pathogens, and restored health—offering a new tool beyond antibiotics.
Keywords: dolphins, microbiome, fecal microbiota transplant, gut health, marine mammals, Scripps Oceanography, microbial diversity
The Power of Citizen Science
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 11 April 2024
Scripps and REEF research shows citizen science rivals traditional surveys in tracking reef fish populations. Projects like CoastSnap, FjordPhyto, and SeadragonSearch highlight how public participation drives marine research and conservation.
Keywords: citizen science, reef fish, biodiversity monitoring, Scripps Oceanography, REEF, CoastSnap, conservation
