Scientists call for a national approach to marine and coastal restoration
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 12 August 2022
A CSIRO–JCU study calls for a coordinated, large-scale plan to restore Australia’s degraded coasts and marine ecosystems, stressing Indigenous-led efforts, streamlined laws, and blue carbon benefits to fight climate change and boost resilience.
Keywords: CSIRO, JCU, marine restoration, blue carbon, climate change, Indigenous-led projects, coastal ecosystems, biodiversity, policy
The sinking dead and carbon stores in our oceans
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 23 August 2022
From plankton to whales, all ocean life becomes part of the "sinking dead," fueling marine snow. This biological carbon pump locks away carbon in the deep ocean, a vital process studied with RV Investigator and IMOS sediment traps.
Keywords: biological carbon pump, marine snow, phytoplankton, zooplankton, carbon storage, Southern Ocean, RV Investigator, IMOS, climate change, sediment traps
Diving into research from Ningaloo Outlook
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 24 August 2022
Ningaloo Outlook PhD researchers study reef fish–coral dynamics, deepwater habitats, shark movements, and turtle populations using advanced tech, boosting knowledge to guide conservation of this pristine reef ecosystem.
Keywords: Ningaloo Reef, coral reefs, reef fish, mesophotic habitats, whale sharks, sea turtles, conservation, PhD research
