Issue 223
![Gas well equipment in a farm setting with cattle in the background](https://i0.wp.com/ecos.csiro.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/AirMon_June16_7443.jpg?resize=385%2C256&ssl=1)
Gathering independent evidence on the risks and opportunities from onshore gas extraction
Research findings suggest CSG companies need to bridge the gap and proactively understand and engage with communities.
![Group of people with hard hats on standing near a CSG well](https://i0.wp.com/ecos.csiro.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Dewhurst-South-2_web.jpg?resize=385%2C256&ssl=1)
Gas industry research expands into New South Wales
A project that aims to provide independent scientific information on different gas development scenarios goes national.
![Corals and sea sponges on boat deck](https://i0.wp.com/ecos.csiro.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Sled-catch-before-sorting-IMG_2046.jpg?resize=385%2C256&ssl=1)
There’s a proliferation of new marine species in WA – how to name them?
He’s the new buzz word in binomial nomenclature with three species named after him. It’s a result of survey work being done in north-western Australia, and genetic testing, that’s revealing a wealth of new marine species.
![Long distance photo of Lord Howe Island](https://i0.wp.com/ecos.csiro.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Lord-Howe-Island-Ian-Cochrane.jpg?resize=385%2C256&ssl=1)
Feral animals are running amok on Australia’s islands – here’s how to stop them
More than 1000 islands and 1200 threatened species. Which feral animals do you decide to focus on to provide the greatest benefit to island species?
![Earthquake-damaged church](https://i0.wp.com/ecos.csiro.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Blog-damaged-church.jpg?resize=385%2C256&ssl=1)
Designing resilient buildings
New guidelines for designing buildings that are resilient to earthquakes, typhoons and storm surges could save lives and livelihoods in the Philippines.
![Plane in a hangar](https://i0.wp.com/ecos.csiro.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/CORAL-FB-Plane-3.jpg?resize=385%2C256&ssl=1)
NASA begins study of the Great Barrier Reef
It can be seen from space - the largest structure made of living organisms on Earth. Now the US space agency - NASA - is here to help scientists explore the link between changing conditions and coral health on the Great Barrier Reef.