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Understanding our perceptions about the Great Barrier Reef

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:23:54 +1000

This research is the first reef-wide initiative to consolidate existing social and economic knowledge and provide important science insights into how people interact with the Great Barrier Reef.

Balancing coastal use and community values with management options

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:02:26 +1000

CSIRO is leading a study to learn more about how the community is using the coastal area near Mackay and the Burdekin in northern Queensland.

King George River research voyage

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:37:43 +1000

CSIRO is leading a team of scientists to a remote part of Australia’s north-west coast to record the plant and animal diversity and map the various habitat types along the coastline around the mouth of the King George River.

Dr Kenneth Lee: Wealth from Oceans Flagship Director

Mon, 27 May 2013 15:04:55 +1000

Dr Kenneth Lee leads a national team of multidisciplinary researchers as Director of CSIRO's Wealth from Oceans National Research Flagship.

Pipelines into the deep

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:38:42 +1000

The Subsea Pipeline Collaboration Cluster has been developing technical and scientific innovations to support the design of new subsea pipelines to unlock Australia’s remote offshore oil and gas reserves.

Australia's Marine Ecological Indicators Reports

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:08:13 +1000

Research has identified a set of indicators of marine ecosystem health and identified pressures that threaten Australia's marine environment.

Future Reef MAP

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:28:46 +1000

Ocean acidification can have a detrimental effect on corals and other organisms that build healthy coral reef ecosystems, and may have serious implications for Australia’s iconic Great Barrier Reef.

Building a bigger picture of the Great Australian Bight

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 07:12:33 +1000

CSIRO, BP and MISA are undertaking a major collaborative research program in the Great Australian Bight to gain a greater understanding of this unique marine territory.

Marine and Coastal Carbon Biogeochemistry Cluster (Coastal Carbon Cluster)

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 07:57:05 +1100

CSIRO’s Coastal Carbon Cluster will foster vital scientific research to strengthen our low carbon economy and prevent future excessive greenhouse gas emissions.

Marine incidents

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:48:00 +1100

CSIRO is joining forces with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) to provide support for maritime environmental incidents, like oil spills and shipping accidents.

Ocean Tracks–dive in!

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:36:00 +1000

Want to know where Mirella the gold spot trevally or Nero the spangled emperor hang out? Or how about where Hitomi the bigeye tuna, Papa the whale shark, and Galileo the tiger shark patrolled the southern oceans?

Ocean Tracks website - downloads and resources

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:30:00 +1000

Tips, postcards and posters to complement the Ocean Tracks website.

Tackling marine debris

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 17:06:00 +1100

Teachers and school students are working with scientists in a three-year study of marine debris around Australia.

Indian Ocean 'workhorse' sows seeds for Australian ocean and climate data

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1100

A 20-metre South African yacht chartered by CSIRO has completed an epic voyage around the Indian Ocean deploying 55 ocean profiling robots that are securing valuable ocean and climate data for Australian science.

Wealth from Oceans Cluster Specification 2011

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:12:47 +1100

Download the National Research Flagship Collaboration Fund Flagship Cluster Specification for the Wealth from Oceans Flagship. (2 pages)

Queensland flood research: monitoring and understanding impacts

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1000

While recent flooding in Queensland has had a disastrous impact upon communities, it has provided CSIRO researchers with a rare opportunity to understand how our marine ecosystems respond to massive inputs of fresh water and sediments.

CSIRO scientists monitoring the BP oil spill

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO scientists have been deployed to help monitor the leading edge of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Locating hydrocarbon resource deposits using nanosensors

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO is working with Curtin University of Technology and The University of Western Australia through the Wealth from Oceans Flagship to create nanosensors that will detect and differentiate various hydrocarbons in a marine environment.

Locating hydrocarbon resources using nanochemical sensors

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1000

The Wealth from Oceans Flagship is developing sensing technologies for hydrocarbons and their potential use as exploration devices (2 pages).

Sounding out life in the ocean

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1000

Commercial fishers are helping marine scientists to map and monitor food supplies available to top order predators in the oceans around Australia.

A bird's-eye view of southern bluefin tuna brochure

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1000

This brochure describes how the Wealth from Oceans Flagship is conducing aerial surveys each summer over the Great Australian Bight to keep an eye on schools of southern bluefin tuna. (4 pages)

Nine new species for disappearing handfish family

Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 +1000

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.

Dr Andreas Schiller: researching our changing oceans

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +1000

Dr Andreas Schiller applies his extensive experience in large-scale ocean physics and modelling to help deliver benefits to Australia’s climate-sensitive industries.

Scientists offer new take on selective fishing

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +1000

A new, less selective approach to commercial fishing is needed to ensure the ongoing productivity of marine ecosystems and to maintain biodiversity, according to a paper in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America.

Coastal Collaboration Cluster: meeting coastal challenges

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +1000

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.

Mapping life on the ocean floor off Western Australia

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +1100

Life and habitats on the ocean floor off Western Australia are being revealed and visually recorded by CSIRO marine scientists.

Warming Indian Ocean – impacts to be discussed

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +1100

The impacts of a warming Indian Ocean on Western Australia’s climate, environment and fisheries will be discussed today in Perth by scientists at a Western Australian Marine Science Institution (WAMSI) symposium.

Waves: their role in ocean ecosystems

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +1100

Scientists are researching the role of waves in ecosystem processes in the coastal waters of Western Australia. Understanding these processes has economic, social and environmental benefits and is vital to the effective management of coastal waters.

Anglers urged to share tales of longtail tuna

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +1100

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.

Dr Ian Cresswell: Science Director, Wealth from Oceans Flagship

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +1100

Dr Ian Cresswell is responsible for delivering science to help Australians access the immense resources of our ocean in a way that balances economic, social and environmental benefit.

Seeing under the ocean with robotic Argo floats

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +1100

This video shows how robotic floats are helping scientists to understand the ocean’s role in climate and to better forecast climate and ocean conditions. (2:00)

Wealth from Oceans Flagship UPDATE

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +1100

The UPDATE e-newsletter provides news from the Wealth from Oceans Flagship.

World interest in Australian fishery impact test

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +1100

An Australian method for assessing the environmental impact of marine fisheries has caught the eye of fishery management agencies worldwide.

Wealth from Oceans Flagship video

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +1100

In this video, discover how the Wealth from Oceans Flagship is helping Australia secure its social, economic and environmental future through knowing our oceans.
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Dr Andy Steven: Theme Leader, Our Resilient Coastal Australia

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +1100

Dr Andy Steven is combining his international experience in marine and fresh water to help Australians wisely use and manage our precious coastal regions.

Our resilient coastal Australia

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +1100

The Wealth from Oceans Flagship is providing Australia's governments, industries and communities with the scientific knowledge, tools and approaches to make wise decisions about our uses of coastal environments.

Sustainable ocean ecosystems and living resources

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +1100

The Wealth from Oceans Flagship is delivering science and technology to help sustain life in Australia's ocean realm.

Future Research Vessel Project brochure

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +1000

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

Future Research Vessel Project Consultation and Engagement Strategy

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +1000

Download the Future Research Vessel Project Consultation and Engagement Strategy. (14 pages)

Sharks and Rays of Australia

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +1100

This second edition of the highly regarded Sharks and Rays of Australia provides in-depth descriptions of 322 species of sharks, rays and chimaerids, accompanied by full-colour illustrations, descriptions, line illustrations and distribution maps.

Science improving the ecological health of the Basin

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100

Scientists and water managers from around the Murray-Darling Basin will meet in Sydney this week to discuss how the health of ecosystems across the Basin will respond to future water availability in the context of a changing climate.

Exploring the social dimensions of the Australian seafloor exploration and mining industry

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +1000

In response to heightened interest in submarine minerals, the Wealth from Oceans Flagship is exploring the social dimensions of expanding the seafloor exploration and mining industry in Australia.

Using statistics to predict seabed fauna

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Environmental statisticians are working to predict the type and distribution of marine seabed fauna on Australia's continental slope.

Simulation of coastal subsidence and storm wave inundation risk in the Gippsland Basin

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +1100

This study has produced a coastal inundation risk map for the Gippsland Basin. (96 pages)

Giant ocean eddy shadows Sydney

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +1100

The giant ocean eddy that cooled Sydney’s shores a year ago has been superseded by another 300 km diameter giant.

The SHARC consortium: a proposal

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +1100

Industry participation is being sought in a joint industry project aimed at improving the understanding of shale behaviour. (20 pages)

Dr David C Smith: generating sound advice for marine resource management

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +1100

Dr David Smith leads research that supports the balanced use of marine resources, focusing on sustainable fisheries and ecosystem conservation.

Wealth from Oceans Flagship: knowing our oceans, securing our future

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +1100

CSIRO's Wealth from Oceans Flagship aims to provide Australians with enduring social, environmental and economic wealth from our vast ocean territory.

Dr Bill de la Mare: researching regional marine development and growth

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +1100

Dr Bill de la Mare is researching regional marine development and growth, enabling Australia to remain a marine nation long into the future.

Dr Nic Bax: expert in marine resource management

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +1100

Dr Nic Bax is applying his expertise in marine resource management to help understand, manage and conserve our oceans’ biodiversity.