Meet 5 remarkably old animals, from a Greenland shark to a featherless, seafaring cockatoo
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 29 June 2022
Studies reveal why some animals live centuries. From Granddad the 109-year-old lungfish to Jonathan the 190-year-old tortoise, Greenland sharks, and Ming the 507-year-old clam, research links genetics, traits, and environments to lifespan.
Keywords: longevity, ageing, tortoise, Greenland shark, lungfish, cockatoo, clam
Science for a water-secure world in a changing climate
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 1 July 2022
CSIRO’s Jane Coram highlights how science, Indigenous knowledge, and digital tools can guide water security decisions in a changing climate. Collaboration, AI, and global partnerships are key to tackling future water challenges.
Keywords: water security, CSIRO, digital tools, Indigenous knowledge, AI, global cooperation
Two years of Our Knowledge, Our Way
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 4 July 2022
The Our Knowledge, Our Way Guidelines highlight Indigenous-led land, water, and sea management. Based on 23 case studies, they promote respectful partnerships, cultural knowledge, and best practices across government, industry, and research.
Keywords: Indigenous knowledge, land management, sea Country, partnerships, cultural respect, guidelines, sustainability
