Dr John La Salle: Director of the Atlas of Living Australia

Dr John La Salle was appointed as Director of the Atlas of Living Australia in January 2012.

Helping hands aid tsunami victims

In December 2004, a destructive tsunami ravaged the shores of several Indian Ocean nations. Thanks to Ensis scientists, relief is being provided to two of the islands significantly damaged in the disaster.

Dr Ryan McAllister: community adaptation and resilience

Dr Ryan McAllister studies community adaptation and resilience, exploring how our natural and built environments interact with human behaviour.

We’ve dung it again! Our exotic solution to the dung problem in Australia continues

Between 1969-87, CSIRO Entomology introduced exotic dung beetle species to clear pastures of accumulated livestock dung. Now we're introducing two new species to 'finish the job'.

Making use of the natural predators and parasites found in native vegetation

This information sheet discusses research on the role of native vegetation as a source of beneficial insects leading to improved pest management strategies for cotton and grain growers. (2 pages)

Biomedical materials brochure

This two-page brochure describes our work in developing and evaluating new materials and devices for tissue repair, replacement and regeneration.

Capturing the ecosystem service of pest control from native vegetation: the bush working for you

Scientists are researching the role of native vegetation as a means of improved pest management strategies for agricultural systems. (2 pages)

Greenhouse gases in Australian agriculture: understanding the role of soils, forests and livestock methane

The role of soils, forests and livestock methane.

Methane emissions under our watch

Efforts to reduce livestock methane emissions in Australia received a major boost with the launch of a new research cluster drawing on Universities and leading world research organisations including CSIRO.

Funnel-web spider

Funnel-web spiders are some of the world’s most deadly spiders and are found in coastal and mountain regions of Australia from Queensland to South Australia.

Native plants and forestry

CSIRO studies Australian native plants to better understand their variety, needs and role in contemporary ecosystems.

Dr Stan Robert: a pioneer in gene discovery

Dr Stan Robert brings his diverse experience in genetics research to the leadership of the Environmental Genomics Team at CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research.

Researching silk genes

Scientists are researching the structure and function of insect derived silks to help determine their effectiveness in developing new biomaterials.

Bees are the new silkworms

Moths and butterflies, particularly silkworms, are well known producers of silk. And we all know spiders use it for their webs. But they are not the only invertebrates who make use of the strength and versatility of silk.

Dr Susan Blackburn: passionate about microalgae

Dr Susan Blackburn is recognised internationally for her research and expertise in microalgal diversity, life cycles, ecophysiology, population dynamics, harmful algal blooms, culturing, and bioapplications.

Deep-sea sharks wired for sound

Deep-sea sharks have been tagged and tracked and their habitats precisely mapped in world-first research to test the conservation value of areas closed to commercial fishing.

Developing sustainable fishery harvest strategies

Scientists from the Wealth from Oceans Flagship have contributed to the Harvest Strategy Policy and Guidelines for Commonwealth fisheries.

Ecological risk assessment (ERA): a method for ensuring the health of marine fisheries

More than 30 Australian fisheries and sub-fisheries have been assessed for their ecological impact in research, led by scientists from the CSIRO Wealth from Oceans National Research Flagship.

Dr Peter Thrall: investigating plant-microbe relationships

Dr Peter Thrall leads research to improve plant production and protect plants from disease and pests.

Conservation: plant-microbe interactions

CSIRO is using the relationships between plants and microbes to understand pathogen resistance, improve revegetation programs and investigate the structure of plant communities

Dr Chris Wilcox: guiding marine resource management

Dr Chris Wilcox leads research on the biological-oceanographic interactions, dispersal and population dynamics of pelagic species.

Tropical Landscapes Joint Venture

CSIRO and James Cook University have a strategic alliance known as the Tropical Landscapes Joint Venture (TLJV) to facilitate collaborative research between these two world-class organisations.

Dr Leo Joseph: investigating the evolution of Australian birds

Dr Leo Joseph is the Director and research leader of the Australian National Wildlife Collection.

Backyard Biodiversity bugs

Find out about the fascinating world of insects, then use our guide to help identify insects in your neighbourhood.

Plantation forests in streamside management zones: multiple benefits

This 101-page report reviews the water quality and biodiversity effects of using plantation forests in streamside management zones on cleared farmland.