Conservation

Artificial and human intelligence used to tackle illegal fishing

CSIRO is working with Microsoft and fisheries experts to harness robot and human-derived intelligence in the fight against illegal fishing.

Discovering the lifespans of marine turtles

A new study using ground breaking science for environmental management has revealed the lifespans of five species of marine turtles.

Take a deep dive into our discoveries at Ningaloo Reef

Turtle nail clippings, diving whale sharks and 12 million mushroom corals are key research discoveries from Ningaloo Reef.

A genetic robbery in Australia’s quailthrush

Our DNA studies of Australia's quailthrush have revealed many secrets hidden among these remarkable birds, including a genetic robbery.

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.

Understanding complex interactions the key to the freshwater croc’s future

A failure to grasp the details of the life of freshwater crocodiles in the places they live is likely to bedevil their conservation.

How can we bring conservation into the innovation era?

It's business planning, for biodiversity. Dr Iadine Chades and co-authors call for scientists to use a 'lean startup' approach when trialling new technology.

Saving baby turtles one nest at a time

We're working with Indigenous rangers in Cape York to give baby turtles the best chance of making it from nest to ocean.

An artificially intelligent answer to threatened species

Conservation practices haven't progressed fast enough to meet the enormity of the environmental challenges. AI could be part of the answer to improve species detection methods and advise on better conservation approaches.