Message from the Director

The importance of ocean research and global oceanographic networks was highlighted recently at the international ‘Oceans and the World’s Future’ Convocation. The Convocation was sponsored by the International Academies of Engineering and Technological Sciences (CAETS) in Cairns in July 2005, and examined the scientific, technological and engineering issues that link the world’s future with our oceans. Read more.

Indian Ocean climate watch

The greatest challenge to the modern science of oceanography is how to monitor the world's oceans, in a cost effective way, and to use the information to better understand and predict climate. Read More.

$97 Million Collaboration Fund goes live

The Australian Government has announced the launch of the $97 million Flagship Collaboration Fund to support collaborative research between universities, the CSIRO and other publicly funded research agencies. Read more.

Deep blue minerals explored

The oceans surrounding Australia make up almost twice the size of the nation’s land area, yet most of this vast seafloor area is unexplored.

The Wealth from Oceans Flagship and CSIRO Exploration and Mining are assessing the opportunities for R & D to stimulate a domestic seafloor minerals industry. Read more.

Satellite image shows algal bloom in Bass Strait

This CSIRO Wealth from Oceans Research Flagship image shows river plumes along the northern coast of Tasmania. Read more.

Wealth from Oceans Snippets

In August, the WfO Flagship Advisory Committee met at the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) in Townsville. Read more.

Providing input in another international initiative, the Wealth from Oceans Flagship was invited to contribute to a fact finding tour sponsored by the EU Task Force on Maritime Policy. Read more.

GREENHOUSE 2005: Action on Climate Change

GREENHOUSE 2005: Action on Climate Change is a prestigious international event, featuring distinguished national and international keynote speakers representing industry, government and research agencies. The event is unique in its multi-disciplinary, broad and inclusive treatment of climate change. You will learn about exciting research activities and applications in climate research. 
Read more.

Message from the Director

Indian Ocean climate watch

$97 million Collaboration Fund goes live

Deep blue minerals explored

Satellite image shows algal bloom in Bass Strait

Wealth from Oceans snippets

GREENHOUSE 2005: Action on climate change

Meet the Scientist

MEET THE SCIENTIST:

Dr Kate Wilson joined the Wealth from Oceans Flagship in June this year as Science Coordinator. 
 
Meet Dr Kate Wilson

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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