Posts – Page 18 – ECOS
![The front cover of the Second World Ocean Assessment, showing the title, volume and a fisheye image of divers swimming over a coral reef.](https://i0.wp.com/ecos.csiro.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2011859-E-Cover-volII-scaled.jpg?resize=385%2C256&ssl=1)
Second World Ocean Assessment is afloat
CSIRO’s contribution to the United Nations’ Second World Ocean Assessment has showcased Australia’s world-leading marine science expertise.
![Bag with lupin beans](https://i0.wp.com/ecos.csiro.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/iStock-469910082-Lupins-scaled.jpg?resize=385%2C256&ssl=1)
Cracking lupin wide open: from test sausages to protein ingredient
Harnessing the power of protein from lupin has been a decades-long process, but it’s finally seeing the light.
![Close-up shot of a Loggerhead turtle with barnacles on its shell swimming over coral reefs.](https://i0.wp.com/ecos.csiro.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/dig007743-Loggerhead-turtle-credit-%C2%A9-Commonwealth-of-Australia-GBRMPA-scaled-e1644989867267.jpg?resize=385%2C256&ssl=1)
A complete DNA barcode library to manage Australia’s environment
eDNA is poised to revolutionise the way we monitor Australia’s natural environment but it relies on a complete reference library of DNA barcodes. That's where we step in. CSIRO is working with partners to create this library for Australia’s most important species.
![A boat sits on the water while the bush behind it (on the edge of the lake) is on fire.](https://i0.wp.com/ecos.csiro.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/fire.jpg?resize=385%2C256&ssl=1)
One House to save many
Sometimes playing with fire is actually the safest option – especially when you’re building houses designed to withstand extreme events.
![Researchers at Heron Island](https://i0.wp.com/ecos.csiro.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Coral-IVF-Heron-Island_20201207_001%C2%A9Southern-Cross-University.jpg?resize=385%2C256&ssl=1)
Sea-lebrating coral restoration efforts
Our researchers have been on the larvae lookout of the coral kind on the Great Barrier Reef to trial new, innovative techniques to restore damaged parts of the Reef.
![aeroplane wing with clouds](https://i0.wp.com/ecos.csiro.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/aviation-ross-parmly-rf6ywHVkrlY-unsplash.jpg?resize=385%2C256&ssl=1)
Turning carbon from a waste into a resource
Using carbon dioxide for commercial applications that support emissions reductions and industry growth will be the focus of CSIRO’s upcoming Commoditisation of CO2 Roadmap.
![Tractor in field harvesting carrots. Image by Kagome](https://i0.wp.com/ecos.csiro.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/carrpots-being-harvested.-credit-Kagome.jpg?resize=385%2C256&ssl=1)
Fighting food waste one carrot at a time
It's a case of down the hatch instead of down the drain for carrot pulp thanks to a new way of using it for burger patties.
![A young female vendor sells plastic cans for carrying holy water at a market around the river Ganga, India.](https://i0.wp.com/ecos.csiro.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Plastics_India-1-scaled.jpg?resize=385%2C256&ssl=1)
Australia and India waste experts aim to put the fantastic back into plastic
An ambitious project between the two countries to reduce plastic waste could bring global solutions.
![Showing the dry land and shrub of the Aṉangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (or APY lands) in South Australia](https://i0.wp.com/ecos.csiro.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/APY-Lands-Brady-Flinchum.jpg?resize=385%2C256&ssl=1)
How science found liquid gold in the desert
Researchers have teamed up to uncover an ancient buried water source in South Australia.