#Oceans

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.

How genetic interventions can increase the resistance of corals to warming oceans

New results indicate the potential for what's known as 'assisted evolution' can increase the thermal tolerance of corals, and thus help their adaptation to conditions that are currently causing unsustainable stress.

Novel interventions are more than a ‘cool idea’ for the Great Barrier Reef

The best scientific minds are applying novel interventions to help the Great Barrier Reef fight and adapt to climate change. From freezing coral larvae to shading and cooling measures, learn how we're hoping to help the Reef.

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.

Norwegian fish farm for salmon growing

Feeding the future through new marine industries

With Australia expecting a population growth to 35 million people by 2049, delivering food and energy security will be critical. But how do we meet this growing demand, and deliver outcomes that are sustainable and productive?

Antarctica's Totten Glacier

IPCC flags risks and response options for polar and ocean environments in latest report

A new report into polar regions, mountains, oceans and coasts shows the impacts of climate change on these sensitive areas are worse than previously thought, with implications for Australia.

One ocean: A sustainable marine environment for healthy lives

The amount of ocean-derived protein consumed in countries in the Pacific Ocean is higher than in any other part of the world. Providing the best science to inform sustainable management of that resource is vital.

Mapping the seafloor of one of the world’s largest marine parks

The Coral Sea Marine Park is one of the world’s largest marine parks and vital to surrounding Pacific Island countries. A month-long voyage by Australia's research vessel to gather and share data and insights with international colleagues has begun, in pursuit of a better understanding of the area's geodynamic and climatic history, as well as biotic evolution.

Ozone uptake in oceans much lower than previously thought

CSIRO scientists have developed a new way to account for ozone in computer simulations of the climate. This latest modelling shows that the oceans take much less ozone out of the atmosphere than previously thought. This has implications not only for our understanding of future global warming, but also on human health, plant productivity and the economy.