#Oceans

The front cover of the Second World Ocean Assessment, showing the title, volume and a fisheye image of divers swimming over a coral reef.

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.

Group of fish underwater

Sounds of the deep: music for sustainable fisheries

Acoustics technology is helping scientists monitor the aquatic environment and better understand fish populations to support sustainable fisheries management.

A woman standing on a raised level of sand, gazing out at the horizon

Rising sea levels in Australia may demand novel solutions

With Australia expected to experience ongoing sea level rise over the coming decades, high-resolution climate projections are one way to inform quick community adaptation. Elsewhere, scientists are turning to novel nature-based solutions to help defend our coastlines.

Bleached corals with small fish in background

The state of ocean acidification

Ocean acidification is often thought of as a future impact of our changing climate. But exactly what is it, what are its impacts and is it really a problem of the future?

Graphic of an offshore ocean environment including aquaculture, and wind farms

Australia’s blue economy set to boost coronavirus recovery

As the pandemic impacts industries across the world, managing ocean resources sustainably is more important than ever to spur new marine and economic opportunities.

Four people holding and inspecting a green fishing net on the edge of water body.

Reflections on the first national-scale snapshot of Indigenous engagement in marine science

Engagement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in marine research can deliver mutual benefits for researchers and Indigenous people. A new survey has investigated scientists’ motivations, perceptions and practices for engaging Traditional Owners.

A satellite image of the sea - a hue of green and blues.

Geoengineering the ocean could help slow climate change

A new project led out of Germany is investigating how novel ocean negative emission technologies (NETs) might work to slow down the rate of climate change.

Blue swimmer crabs in a crate labelled as Certified Sustainable Seafood MSC with the blue tick

Shifting focus: The impacts of sustainable seafood certification

How a market-based mechanism designed to recognise and reward sustainable fishing practices captures social benefits; a case study of the Marine Stewardship Council’s Fisheries Standard applied in Western Australia.

A fishing boat (left) and a blast explosion in the water (right)

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.