Oceans

Could seaweed replace plastic?

CSIRO is testing seaweed-derived polymers for use as an alternative to conventional plastics.

Plastic pollution: how much is there?

Scientists and the Australian community are on the hunt for rubbish as part of a national plastic pollution survey. They’ve captured data on more than 270,000 items of rubbish so far. You can help too!

Casting a global net to solve the plastic problem

CSIRO is working with Indonesia and other regional partners where COVID has exacerbated the plastic pollution issue.

New science discovers coral seed banks

CSIRO scientists have found that corals store dormant 'seed banks' like forests do. This unexpected finding shows reefs can recover in surprising ways.

Worldwide trawling impact revealed

Hidden beneath the waves, the impact of bottom trawling is often talked about but rarely properly understood. A recent CSIRO-led study has quantified that impact on a worldwide scale.

A digital pathway for sustainable fisheries

An online tool called FishPath is paving the way for the sustainable management of fisheries worldwide.

Studying seabirds: recording biodiversity above ocean waves

Scientists on research vessel Investigator are tackling the challenge of studying seabirds that spend much of their life at sea.

A helping hand (book) for managing fisheries through change

A new evidence-based handbook will help Australian fisheries respond to climate change to ensure sustainable seafood stocks.

What treasures did we find at Ashmore Reef Marine Park?

At the edge of Australia’s continental shelf, in the Timor Sea, you’ll find Ashmore Reef Marine Park. 630 km north of Broome in Western Australia, it’s one of our most remote marine parks. We were part of the area's most comprehensive 'health checks'.