the ‘weather forecast for water quality’ that’s an Australian world first
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 21 March 2023
CSIRO’s AquaWatch project will deliver real-time, ground-to-space water quality monitoring across Australia by 2030. It combines satellites, sensors, and AI to forecast algal blooms, sediment plumes, and contamination risks.
Keywords: AquaWatch, CSIRO, water quality, satellites, sensors, algal blooms, climate impacts
CSIRO embarks on mission to create a 'weather service' for water quality
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 22 March 2023
CSIRO’s AquaWatch mission, with SmartSat CRC and partners, is building a global ground-to-space water quality monitoring system. It integrates satellites, sensors, and AI to deliver real-time updates and forecasts to protect water, people, and ecosystems.
Keywords: CSIRO, AquaWatch, SmartSat CRC, water monitoring, satellites, AI, ecosystems
Meet the ocean’s deepest diving animals
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 14 April 2023
A fur seal spotted on CSIRO’s deep-sea camera inspired a dive into ocean record-holders. From penguins and turtles to whale sharks, sperm whales, elephant seals, and Cuvier’s beaked whales, it reveals the champions of deep-sea diving.
Keywords: deep-sea diving, fur seals, penguins, turtles, whale sharks, sperm whales, Cuvier’s beaked whales
