Issue 267 Oceans

The ocean covers more than two thirds of our planet. It affects almost all aspects of our daily lives – from our weather and climate, through to our food and well-being.

In June, ECOS explores the science and technology needed to ensure healthy and sustainable future oceans. From understanding our oceans and how they respond to pressures, to how they will continue to maintain life, culture and the economy in the future.

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Recent posts

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A post mining future looks golden with a little help from science

Australian mining has a lot of responsibilities to manage. A new CRC (Co-operative Research Centre) aims to transform the industry to enable regions and communities to transition to a more prosperous and sustainable post-mine future.

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Australian white sharks follow pathways etched in the seafloor

Extensive tracking of the southern-western white shark population has revealed epic oceanic excursions, including a 12,240 km return trip to sub-Antarctic waters.

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Decommissioning offshore oil and gas infrastructure: liability or opportunity?

Can the rigs of today become the reefs of tomorrow? CSIRO is working with industry partners to explore the future of our oil and gas infrastructure.

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Recent Issues

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Issue 266 Recovery

In the face of relentless disasters, what does recovery look like? In May, ECOS explores some ways that recovery can take place, and how we can prepare for future events.

Issue 265 Adaptation

In a changing climate crop seasons may change, rainfall patterns may shift and the abundance of endangered species like the Asian house gecko may decline. In this May edition of ECOS, we explore climate adaptation - how CSIRO is contributing solutions like deploying novel interventions in the Great Barrier Reef, helping to empower farmers, and conducting detailed survey work at Ashmore Reef.

Issue 264 Climate change mitigation

With the effects of climate change increasingly apparent, the world must reduce, stabilise and extract greenhouse gases — a concept known as ‘climate change mitigation’. This March, ECOS explores a range of mitigation concepts, from methane reductions in mining, gaining public acceptance of new low emission technologies such as hydrogen, and how to ensure consistency of renewable energy supply during extreme weather events.