The recent tragedy of the Boxing Day tsunami in the Indian Ocean reminds us of the power and uncertainty of our oceans and sea-bed systems. The force and unpredictability of these events and the levels of devastation to our neighbouring region brings into focus our need to continually expand our understanding of our oceans. Read more.

Global first for Australian ocean-bed research

CSIRO's Wealth from Oceans Flagship and its partners have delivered a simulation of seabed change for the next 50 years.  National expansion of this capability has the potential to save the oil and gas industry billions of dollars. Read More.

Exploring our ocean frontiers

In July, the RV Southern Surveyor will embark on the first of two four-week ocean expeditions off the West Australian coast to deliver up the secrets of its unknown deep underwater region. Read more.

Voyage detects Southern Ocean change

A scientific expedition, led by Dr Steve Rintoul from the Wealth from Oceans Flagship and Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Cooperative Research Centre, has found evidence that the deep waters of the Southern Ocean are cooler and less salty than they were 10 years ago. 
Read more.

Platform Free Oil and Gas 

Two Perth based scientists are working to bring together a team capable of developing radical technologies to extract offshore oil and gas without the use of a traditional production platform. Read more.

Milestone Approaches for Australia's Ocean Forecasting

Development of Australia's first ocean forecasting system is approaching a critical milestone as computer simulations for 1992-2004 are compared with an historical 12-year record of observations for the same period. Read more.

Message from the Director

Global first for Australian ocean-bed research

Exploring our ocean frontiers

Voyage detects Southern Ocean change

Platform free oil and gas

Milestone approaches for Australia's ocean forecasting

Meet the Scientist

MEET THE SCIENTIST:

Dr Stephen Rintoul is to receive an international oceanographic award for helping Australia become a leader in Southern Ocean research and enhancing our understanding of the ocean’s fundamental role in global climate.
 
Meet Stephen Rintoul

The Wealth from Oceans Flagship is a CSIRO initiative and part of the National Research Flagships program that aims to deliver scientific solutions to advance Australia's most important national objectives. One of the largest scientific initiatives ever mounted in Australia, it aligns closely with the Federal Government's National Research Priorities. The initiative brings together our national research resources to deliver breakthroughs in fields ranging from healthcare to light metals and the environment.

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