Is that Barramundi or Asian Sea Bass?
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 19 February 2021
CSIRO is developing a Verified Provenance System to trace food origins using unique environmental “fingerprints.” It aims to fight food fraud, boost export markets, ensure authenticity, and support supply chain transparency.
Keywords: food fraud, provenance, CSIRO, agrifood exports, traceability, authentication, sustainability
Filter paper can reveal species under the sea
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 23 February 2021
CSIRO scientists developed a simple method to collect eDNA by suspending filter papers in seawater, making biodiversity monitoring faster, cheaper, and more accessible for marine parks, biosecurity, and research.
Keywords: eDNA, biodiversity, CSIRO, marine monitoring, filter papers, biosecurity, Environomics
Women krilling it in Antarctica
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 11 March 2021
On RV Investigator, researchers study Antarctic krill to guide sustainable fisheries. A milestone occurred when an all-women team coordinated a krill trawl, highlighting diversity in Antarctic science.
Keywords: Antarctic krill, RV Investigator, sustainable fisheries, women in STEM, biodiversity, Antarctic research
