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Oceans and Coasts

Helping Australians enjoy lasting social, environmental and economic wealth from our vast oceans and coasts.

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Delivering technologies to new and existing ocean-based industries that contribute to Australia’s wealth creation, energy security and lower emissions.

Marine Life

Using science to help conserve and wisely use ocean biodiversity, including fisheries and aquaculture.

Managing coasts

Monitoring and predicting the health of our coasts nationally, enabling efficient resolution of conflicting uses of coastal environments and preparing for the impacts of climate change.

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How can scientists tell what is happening in the ocean and predict the consequences for ocean users, marine ecosystems and Earth's climate?

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So many fish, one great map

From identifying what's on the end of your fishing line, to finding out which fishes occur in your local waters, FishMap has the answers.

Ningaloo Niño – the story behind the massive 2011 WA marine heatwave

Abnormal climatic conditions in the Indian and Pacific Oceans during the 2010-2011 La Niña event combined to create the extreme marine heatwave seen off the Western Australia coast in 2011, according to a new paper published in Nature Scientific Reports.

Rock lobster fishery balances lifestyle and livelihood

CSIRO researchers are studying the Torres Strait tropical rock lobster fishery to develop a scientific approach to integrate cultural factors into natural resource management.

Greenland ice core records provide a vision of the future

Ice cores drilled in the Greenland ice sheet, recounting the history of the last great warming period more than 120,00 years ago, are giving scientists their clearest insight to a world that was warmer than today.

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Ocean robots network achieves universal coverage

Scientist’s efforts to fathom how the oceans influence climate and fisheries productivity enter a new era this month with the milestone establishment of a network of 3,000 futuristic, 1.5-metre tall ocean robots operating simultaneously throughout the world’s oceans.

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Email: Sarah.K.Wood@csiro.au

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  • Safeguarding Australia
  • Understanding the Universe
  • Water

Community

CSIRO aims to establish and build relationships with members of the community. We welcome people of all ages to come and explore our facilities, holiday programs and public events.

  • Indigenous community and CSIRO
  • Check out our Podcasts
  • Visit the Discovery Centre
  • Telescope Visitors Centres
  • Double Helix Science Club
  • Events & Holiday Programs

Connect with CSIRO using social media

  • Facebook Logo
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  • LinkedIn

Contact

Phone: 1300 363 400

Email: enquiries@csiro.au

  • More contact options
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About CSIRO

CSIRO, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, is Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse research agencies in the world.

  • Find out more about CSIRO
  • View our organisational chart
  • Freedom of Information
  • National Research Flagships

    Large-scale, long-term, multidisciplinary science to address Australia's major national challenges and opportunities.

    • About National Research Flagships
    • Climate Adaptation
    • Energy Transformed
    • Biosecurity Flagship
    • Digital Productivity & Services
    • Minerals Down Under
    • Food Futures
    • Future Manufacturing
    • Preventative Health
    • Sustainable Agriculture
    • Water for a Healthy Country
    • Wealth from Oceans
  • Divisions

    CSIRO expertise is organised into 14 research areas

    • Animal, Food and Health Sciences
    • Astronomy and Space Science
    • Earth Science and Resource Engineering
    • Ecosystem Sciences
    • Energy Technology
    • ICT Centre
    • Land and Water
    • Marine and Atmospheric Research
    • Materials Science & Engineering
    • Mathematics, Informatics and Statistics
    • Plant Industry
    • Process Science and Engineering
  • National Facilities

    CSIRO manages national facilities and collections that are opened to researchers around Australia and overseas.

    • Australian biological collections
    • Australian National Algae Culture Collection
    • Australian National Fish Collection
    • Australian Tree Seed Centre
    • The Australian National Herbarium
    • Australia's Marine National Facility: exploring ocean ecosystems, geology and climate
    • Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex: Deep Space Network facility
    • CSIRO Pyrotron: A National Bushfire Research Facility
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