Our ‘weather service’ for water quality arrives at the Great Barrier Reef
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 13 September 2023
CSIRO’s AquaWatch Mission is testing water sensors and satellite imaging at the Fitzroy River–Keppel Bay site. The system monitors sediment, carbon and algal bloom risks, aiming to forecast water quality and guide reef and river management.
Keywords: AquaWatch, Fitzroy River, Keppel Bay, sediment plumes, dissolved carbon, water sensors, reef management
Assessing impacts of deep sea mining
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 29 November 2022
CSIRO is leading research on the environmental risks of deep-sea mining in the Clarion Clipperton Zone. The project will inform ISA’s review of The Metals Company’s proposal, balancing critical mineral demand with ocean conservation.
Keywords: CSIRO, deep-sea mining, Clarion Clipperton Zone, polymetallic nodules, critical minerals, ISA, environmental impact, batteries, decarbonisation
Ten things you need to know about bugs
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 3 June 2022
From ladybugs that aren’t true bugs to cicadas that sing, Hemiptera insects reveal surprising traits—piercing mouthparts, hemimetabolous growth, blood-sucking habits, and major biosecurity risks for Australia.
Keywords: bugs, Hemiptera, insects, cicadas, biosecurity, metamorphosis, species diversity
