Supporting a more sustainable aquaculture industry in Tasmania
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 17 May 2023
CSIRO’s Storm Bay Biochemical Modelling System simulates water quality, circulation, and nutrient flows to guide sustainable salmon farming. Findings show natural variability dominates, but added leases increase nutrients and turbidity.
Keywords: Storm Bay, CSIRO, aquaculture, salmon farming, water quality, digital twin, nutrient dynamics
AI to the rescue protecting deep-sea coral reefs
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 18 May 2023
CSIRO developed an AI deep learning system that classifies deep-sea coral reef images with 98% accuracy, drastically reducing analysis time from months to minutes. The tool supports conservation and sustainable fisheries management.
Keywords: deep-sea coral, CSIRO, artificial intelligence, image analysis, conservation, RV Investigator, fisheries
The turtle package: researching sea life at Ningaloo Reef
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 23 May 2023
At Ningaloo Reef, CSIRO researchers track sea turtles with drones, satellite, and flipper tags. Findings reveal migration over 1000 km, slow growth, and unique site fidelity, supporting conservation and long-term monitoring.
Keywords: Ningaloo Reef, sea turtles, CSIRO, satellite tagging, drones, migration, conservation
