PressurePlot™ oil and gas software demonstration

PressurePlot™ has been developed specifically to analyse formation data on a single well or multi-well basis. Download the PDF demonstration. (27 pages)

Exploring the social dimensions of Australia's seafloor exploration and mining industry

A Wealth from Oceans Flagship study has produced a report outlining the social dimensions related to expanding Australia's seafloor minerals sector. (24 pages)

Science adopts a new definition of seawater (Podcast 05 Aug 2009)

The world’s peak ocean science body has adopted a new definition of seawater developed by Australian, German and US scientists to make climate projections more accurate. (4:36)

Future Research Vessel Project brochure

This brochure details CSIRO's project to deliver a new research vessel for the Marine National Facility. (2 pages)

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Science and sailing are converging for the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race with oceanographers refining their satellite view of Australia’s eastern seaboard to track the ocean currents between Sydney and Hobart.

Science for tomorrow: developments

This article in Farming Ahead contains four stories on CSIRO’s research on climate studies, improving revegetation, walk-over weighing for cattle and forest growth models. (1 page)

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CSIRO and its research partners are poised to lead the way in the next phase in the exploration of Australia!

Warming waters increases invasive range of northern fish (Podcast 01 Oct 2010)

Scientists are reporting significant changes in the distribution of coastal fish species in south-east Australia which they say are partly due to climate change. (4:53)

Hydrocarbon incident response

This two-page brochure outlines CSIRO's expertise and resources used to develop strategic monitoring and response plans for oil and gas spill incidents.

New website for sharing longtail tuna fishing tales (Podcast 05 Feb 2010)

Coastal anglers are being encouraged to help ensure the long-term sustainability of Australia’s newest ‘recreational only’ species, the longtail tuna, by reporting catches using a new online system. (5:40)

Petroleum geoscience: Hydrodynamics

CSIRO’s capabilities in petroleum hydrogeology are applied to industry challenges including fault and top seal capacity for oil, gas and CO₂ hydrocarbon migration, depletion studies, geological storage of CO₂, submarine groundwater discharge and geothermal energy. (2 pages)

Knowing our oceans, securing our future

By unlocking the secrets of ocean processes, ecosystems and resources, CSIRO is addressing national challenges in which oceans play a central role. (4 pages)

Australian Resources Research Centre: Perth, Western Australia

A leading research centre where scientists can interact, exchange information and explore new ideas in partnership with industry to ensure the ongoing sustainability of our resources industries, our environment and our way of life.

BLUElink> ocean forecasting for Australia's future

This six-page brochure describes the BLUElink> ocean forecasting system, which provides timely predictions of the ocean conditions around Australia.

Are handfish walking towards extinction? (Podcast 21 May 2010)

Nine new species of handfish have been described by CSIRO in research that highlights an urgent need to better understand and protect the diversity of life in Australia’s oceans. (5:33)

Values and concerns of seafloor mining: results from community workshops

To evaluate the acceptability of seafloor mining, community members need information on potential environmental impacts, the relative costs and benefits, and how the industry will be managed. This knowledge will help address a considerable amount of uncertainty regarding the industry. (26 pages)

Environmetrics

Australia's largest team of environmental statisticians is working on the big issues that face environmental managers, policymakers and ... all of us.

Petroleum geoscience: Sensors

CSIRO’s sensors team combines cross-disciplinary capabilities with extensive experience in emerging sensing technologies and nanotechnology to gain a detailed understanding of sensing devices and their possible application within the oil and gas sector. (2 pages)

Refined Statement of Functional Requirement for the Future Research Vessel

A detailed specification document provided to respondents outlining CSIRO’s technical requirements for the proposed Future Research Vessel (FRV). The Revised Statement of Functional Requirements was developed in consultation with the Technical Advisory Group for the FRV Project. (70 pages)

Coastal Collaboration Cluster brochure

This brochure describes how the Coastal Collaboration Cluster – a major three-year research program – will develop approaches to better connect science with the needs of governments, communities and industries to meet coastal challenges. (2 pages)

Hydrocarbon sensor research

A prototype hydrocarbon sensor array system, developed by the CSIRO, is being used to monitor the movement of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. (2 pages)

Blue mussels lead to barnacle free boats (Podcast 11 Dec 2009)

New methods to reduce the growth of plants and animals on surfaces immersed in water, such as ship hulls, are being developed by a team of scientists from CSIRO. (4:24)

Model predicts seafloor at risk by climate change (Podcast 19 Oct 2009)

CSIRO scientists have produced the first preliminary predictions of the potential impact of climate change on the Australian seabed. (5:28)

Gone fishing - assessing marine ecosystems (Podcast 31 Jul 2009)

A global study by an international team of authors into the status of marine fisheries and ecosystems was recently completed after two years of intense research. (5:38)

Australian offshore mineral locations map brochure

This brochure describes the map of Australia’s undersea mineral resources created by the Wealth from Oceans Flagship and its partners. (2 pages)