Revolutionising environmental monitoring using eDNA
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 15 February 2023
eDNA captures genetic material from the environment to detect species and monitor ecosystems. CSIRO developed Australian/New Zealand best practice guidelines to standardise methods, ensure reliability, and support decision-making in environmental monitoring.
Keywords: eDNA, environmental monitoring, species detection, biomonitoring guidelines, CSIRO, ecosystem health, standardisation
Stronger El Niño could cause irreversible melting of Antarctica
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 21 February 2023
New CSIRO research shows stronger future El Niño events may accelerate Antarctic ice shelf and sheet melting by warming deeper ocean waters, even as surface warming slows. The study highlights ENSO’s critical role in climate change impacts on Antarctica.
Keywords: CSIRO, El Niño, ENSO, Antarctica, ice shelf melting, ocean warming
Unravelling ENSO mysteries on ice
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 21 February 2023
Stronger future El Niño events may accelerate Antarctic ice shelf and sheet melting by warming deep ocean waters, potentially raising global sea levels. ENSO variability also impacts sea ice, ocean circulation, and the global climate system.
Keywords: Antarctica, ENSO, El Niño, ice shelves, ice sheets, ocean warming, sea level rise
