Voyage of discovery to the East Antarctic margin
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 25 January 2023
RV Investigator scientists are mapping seafloor, sampling sediments, and collecting seawater off Cape Darnley, Antarctica, to study Antarctic bottom water, past climate, and seafloor ecosystems, informing climate models and marine protection.
Keywords: Antarctica, RV Investigator, Antarctic bottom water, Cape Darnley, seafloor mapping, sediment cores
The scientist helping Australia and India tackle common water quality challenges
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 30 January 2023
Dr Anu Kumar and CSIRO researchers studied pollution in India’s Ganges, tracking emerging contaminants like pesticides and pharmaceuticals, and collaborated with Indian partners to guide water quality management and river rejuvenation efforts.
Keywords: Ganges River, water pollution, emerging contaminants, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, micropollutants, sewage
Meet the stars of the first coin of 2023
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 2 February 2023
CSIRO and the Royal Australian Mint teamed up for the 2023 Creatures of the Deep coin program, celebrating RV Investigator’s deep-sea discoveries, featuring species like blobfish, king crab, dumbo octopus, and showcasing deep-towed camera technology.
Keywords: RV Investigator, deep sea, Creatures of the Deep, blobfish, king crab, dumbo octopus, ocean research
