Integrated Natural Resource Management Science: a joint CSIRO and UQ PhD Program

CSIRO, and The University of Queensland have established the Integrated Natural Resource Management PhD Program, a scholarship program for students undertaking postgraduate studies where the focus of their research is integrated natural resource management science.

Integrated Natural Resource Management Science Scholarship

Download an application form for this joint scholarship program launched by CSIRO and The University of Queensland. (2 pages)

Autonomous, in situ microbial diagnostics and monitoring for microbial oceanography workshop 2012 summary

The workshop was held at CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research Laboratories, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia 5–6 November 2012.

Autonomous, in situ microbial diagnostics and monitoring for microbial oceanography workshop 2012

The workshop was held at CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research Laboratories, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia 5–6 November 2012.

Ocean science robot revolution hits symbolic millionth milestone

An innovative global observing system based on drifting sensors cycling from the surface to the ocean mid-depths is being celebrated by scientists today after reaching a major milestone – one million incredibly valuable ocean observations.

Researchers develop environmental assessment model for southern Tasmanian estuaries

Work has begun on a new computer model which will enable communities and aquaculture industries to better assess environmental and human impacts, on estuarine and marine environments in Tasmania.

Australian Climate Change Science Program

CSIRO is maintaining and developing Australia's world-class expertise in climate change science, with a particular focus on the Southern Hemisphere.

High resolution climate projections for Vietnam

CSIRO is working to increase Vietnam’s capacity to develop regional scale climate projections.

Our changing beaches - scientists look for a break in the surf zone

Australian scientists are taking a closer look at a south Perth beach in a research project to improve short and long-term beach and shoreline predictions.

2°C climate target a hot topic (Podcast 03 Dec 2012)

Carbon dioxide emission reductions required to limit global warming to 2°C are becoming a receding goal based on new figures reported in the latest Global Carbon Project (GCP) calculations published in Nature Climate Change.

The widening gap between present emissions and the two-degree target

Carbon dioxide emission reductions required to limit global warming to 2°C are becoming a receding goal based on new figures reported today in the latest Global Carbon Project (GCP) calculations published today in the advanced online edition of Nature Climate Change.

Fish ear bones point to climate impacts

Scientists believe that fish ear bones and their distinctive growth rings can offer clues to the likely impacts of climate change in aquatic environments.

Queensland’s national ship-naming competition winner to tour Australia’s Marine National Facility

Nearly three years ago a 10-year-old Queensland primary school student beat the rush of entries in a national competition to find a name for Australia’s new Marine National Facility research vessel.

Climate questions, science facts

Our new hot topics provide answers to some common climate change science questions - helping you to separate the facts from the fiction.

Dr Melony Sellars: advancing aquaculture production using genetic technologies

Dr Melony Sellars is researching ways to enhance aquaculture production and breeding practices through the application of advanced genetic technologies.

Dr Scott Condie: leading research in marine resource and ecosystem modelling

Dr Scott Condie draws on 20 years of research experience in his role as leader of the Ecosystem Modelling and Multiple Use Management team at CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research (CMAR).

Dr Ian Watterson: researching climate change and variability

Dr Ian Watterson uses both climate models and mathematical methods to help understand climate and improve communication of potential changes.

Designing solar arrays for a climate benefit

A study to determine whether energy production can simultaneously be used to positively affect regional climates, including modifying rainfall patterns, has begun in CSIRO’s weather and energy research unit.

Engineering better Australian seafood and beef

Boosting the value of Australia's animal-based food industries with leading-edge technologies.

Hi-tech ocean observing

Whether it's learning about  the daily behaviour of tuna or the changing circulation patterns of an entire ocean basin, marine observing technologies are essential for understanding our marine environment.

Australian biological collections

The Australian Biological Collections contribute to the discovery, inventory, understanding and conservation of Australia’s plant and animal biodiversity.

CSIRO aquaculture research news

This brochure provides an overview of the contribution that CSIRO’s Food Futures Flagship is making to the Australian aquaculture industry, focusing on prawn and barramundi farming. Topics covered include sustainable and profitable prawn farming, barramundi feeds, protecting prawns from viruses and research to improve prawn pigmentation. (4 pages)

Future Research Vessel

In May 2009 the Australian Government allocated $120 million for a new ocean-going research vessel to replace the current Marine National Facility Research Vessel, the 66-metre Southern Surveyor.

Bath time’s over for computer models

It’s time for computer models of tsunamis and storm surges to get out of the bath, according to a CSIRO researcher speaking at the Coast to Coast Conference in Brisbane on September 21, 2012. More realistic models are needed for infrastructure planners and emergency managers to better prepare for disasters.

Sustainable Coastal Management and Climate Adaptation examined in new book

Sustainable management of Australia’s much-loved coast is complex and challenging. Much is already known about coastal environments, but to date, coastal management has had limited success; in some cases management decisions have made problems worse.