#Monitoring

Counting every drop: Measuring evaporation in dams

Australia is one of the sunniest places on the planet. That means we lose large volumes of water from our reservoirs through evaporation. Our scientists have created a way to measure evaporation rates with expert precision, helping to better manage water resources.

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.

Aerial image of south-western Victoria. A red dot shows Cobden and there is a trail of smoke blowing to the west.

Forecasting smoke from a forty-day fire

In recent years there has been an increase in the occurrence of peat fires. Smoke from these events can significantly impact surrounding communities due to the health risks associated with prolonged poor air quality. Using an air quality forecasting system (AQFx), CSIRO researchers are helping authorities to minimise this impact.

Researcher Dr Warish Ahmed in the CSIRO laboratory

How sewage testing helps contain COVID-19

Scientists have found an early-warning tool for COVID-19 in our sewage to help detect its spread. Here's a run down on how it works.

A Hawksbill sea turtle swimming over a reef.

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.

white sharkunderwater water with sunlight coming through the water

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.

Using today’s ocean observations to unlock tomorrow’s climate

As Australia comes to grips with the devastating COVID-19 global pandemic, it’s possible to forget that only six months ago […]

Satellite image over the Great Barrier Reef showing reef structures

Using satellite imagery to detect and map oil spills along Australia’s coastline

Detection of oil spills using state of the art satellite imagery will support Australian environmental agencies to manage and protect the Great Barrier Reef, and other Australian marine regions.

Science on an island sanctuary: Surveying Ashmore Reef Marine Park

Ashmore Reef Marine Park is one of Australia's most remote marine parks. Recent fieldwork will help Parks Australia adaptively manage this island sanctuary.