Methane levels and the role of science in mitigation
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 11 November 2022
Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, is rising at record rates, with unclear causes. CSIRO research tracks emissions via Cape Grim and urban surveys, while initiatives like seaweed livestock feed and gas leak detection aim to cut methane impacts.
Keywords: methane, greenhouse gas, CSIRO, Cape Grim, emissions, livestock, leaks
The promise of seagrass pastures
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 11 November 2022
CSIRO, DFAT, Google and Tidal are using AI to map Fiji’s seagrass meadows, boosting blue carbon measurement and marine ecosystem monitoring. This collaboration aids climate action, biodiversity protection and coastal community resilience.
Keywords: seagrass, blue carbon, CSIRO, Google, Fiji, AI, carbon sequestration, marine ecosystems, biodiversity, climate resilience
Research vessel explores new depths of the Gascoyne Marine Park
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 21 November 2022
CSIRO-led scientists aboard RV Investigator are conducting the first deep-sea biodiversity survey of Gascoyne and Carnarvon Canyon Marine Parks, exploring habitats >5000m deep to inform conservation and marine park management.
Keywords: CSIRO, RV Investigator, Gascoyne Marine Park, Carnarvon Canyon, biodiversity, deep sea, marine survey, Western Australia, conservation, Parks Australia
