With better standards, we could make plastics endlessly useful – and slash waste. Here’s how
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 8 September 2022
Australia can curb plastic waste by expanding standards that guide design, recycling, and reuse. Stronger national and global standards could boost circular economy efforts, cut pollution, and improve product recyclability.
Keywords: plastics, standards, recycling, circular economy, Australia, waste reduction, sustainability
Some fin good! Four shark facts from science
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 23 September 2022
From whale sharks’ epic swims to rare speartooth shark counts, CSIRO research is revealing shark numbers, movements, and survival. These insights help conserve vulnerable species and challenge old myths about sharks.
Keywords: sharks, whale sharks, white sharks, speartooth shark, tagging, genetics, conservation, Australia, marine research
Understanding bird flu dynamics in Australia
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 23 September 2022
CSIRO research shows Australia’s bird flu risk differs from the northern hemisphere. Local waterbirds rarely spread northern strains, but migratory shorebirds may introduce new ones. Ongoing surveillance provides vital early warning.
Keywords: avian influenza, bird flu, wild birds, Australia, surveillance, migratory birds, CSIRO, biosecurity
