CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research (CMAR) aims to advance Australian climate, marine, and earth systems science. Our research focuses on issues affecting Australia and the world, and we provide a range of scientific and consulting services that are underpinned by this research.

CSIRO's Wealth from Oceans Flagship aims to provide Australians with enduring social, environmental and economic wealth from our vast ocean territory.

Coastal anglers are being encouraged to help ensure the long-term sustainability of Australia’s newest ‘recreational only’ species, the longtail tuna, by reporting catches using a new online system.

CSIRO today will brief His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales KG on its contribution to international research into climate change, marine biodiversity, and fisheries.

The 2009 Priestley Lecture will be delivered by Professor Lawrence Mysak at Aspendale on Tuesday, 13 October.

CSIRO, through the Water for a Healthy Country Flagship, is undertaking research to underpin the effective management of water quality in the Great Barrier Reef.

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.

CSIRO is modelling integrated systems, undertaking scenario analyses, and balancing the needs of ecosystems, the economy and communities to help improve the sustainability of future resource management.

CSIRO contributes to healthy aquatic ecosystems by understanding and predicting ecological responses to changes in Australia’s unusual water conditions and habitats.

CSIRO scientists are observing changes in ocean temperatures, ocean chemistry and global sea levels. The impact of climate change on marine biodiversity is becoming more apparent. To reduce this impact, urgent action needs to be taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and stabilise global warming. (7:54)

The first-ever Australian benchmark of climate change impacts on marine ecosystems and options for adaptation is the work of more than 70 marine scientists. (4:23)

Dr Steve Rintoul is a Research Team Leader at CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research. He is internationally recognised as a leading authority on the circulation of the Southern Ocean and how it affects global climate systems.

An interest in the environment and in maths led to a career in environmental statistics for Dr Bronwyn Harch. Now she gets to visit scenic waterways and help waterways' managers keep the water clean for everyone to enjoy.

Farming Ahead magazine regularly features CSIRO's research for the agricultural sector. This is a list of CSIRO articles published in the magazine throughout 2009.

Download the form to submit aquatic animal samples for disease testing at CSIRO’s Fish Diseases Laboratory, an integral part of the Australian Animal Health Laboratory.

Sensing technologies for hydrocarbons and their potential use as exploration devices is being delivered through the CSIRO Wealth from Oceans National Research Flagship (2 pages).

CSIRO's Wealth from Oceans Flagship uncovered a treasure trove of creatures thriving on mountains deep under the ocean off south-eastern Australia.