Dr Karen Evans is helping to seas the Ocean Decade
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 8 June 2022
Dr Karen Evans champions ocean literacy as part of the UN Ocean Decade, guiding science, industry, and communities to value the ocean’s role in climate, biodiversity, and sustainability while inspiring global action.
Keywords: ocean literacy, UN Ocean Decade, sustainability, biodiversity, fisheries, marine science, Karen Evans
Plastic on Australia's beaches cut by almost a third
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 9 June 2022
A CSIRO study found 29% less coastal plastic pollution since 2013. Local government strategies—like recycling services, levies, and bag bans—are key to reducing waste, supporting the Ending Plastic Waste Mission.
Keywords: plastic pollution, waste management, CSIRO, coastlines, recycling, local government, sustainability
Weeds, fungi, weevils and biosecurity
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 29 June 2022
CSIRO uses fungi and insects as biological control agents to combat invasive weeds like sea spurge, wandering trad, and cabomba. These biocontrol methods reduce economic and environmental impacts while protecting native species.
Keywords: biosecurity, biocontrol, invasive weeds, fungi, weevils, agriculture, environment
