Happy holly days! Meet our 12 species of Christmas
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 12 December 2022
CSIRO highlighted 12 festive species, from partridge pigeons and giant kelp to Christmas beetles and NSW’s Christmas bush. These plants, animals, and algae showcase Australia’s biodiversity and its unique seasonal connections.
Keywords: CSIRO, Australian biodiversity, festive species, Christmas bush, Christmas beetle, partridge pigeon, giant kelp, wompoo fruit dove
Eight highlights from eight years of ship science
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 13 December 2022
Since 2014, CSIRO’s RV Investigator has completed 90 voyages, discovering shipwrecks, new species, and shark graveyards, training future scientists, and advancing marine, climate, and biodiversity research across Australia’s oceans.
Keywords: RV Investigator, marine science, biodiversity, shipwreck discovery, ocean research, climate monitoring, student training, collaboration
Seeing the sea in 4D with Ocean Explorer
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 13 January 2023
CSIRO’s Ocean Explorer lets scientists explore multidimensional ocean data in VR or on desktop, improving understanding of currents, temperature, and climate impacts, and helping decision-makers make informed choices about ocean use.
Keywords: CSIRO, Ocean Explorer, VR, AR, ocean data, multidimensional, BRAN2020, climate change, ocean science, decision support, Bluelink
