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We're providing scientific knowledge and tools to support commercial development of Australia’s marine resources (e.g. fisheries, offshore oil and gas etc.), while mitigating environmental impacts and conserving marine biodiversity.

Marine climate responses

Climate change poses a threat to fisheries and marine biodiversity. CSIRO's Marine Climate Impacts and Adaptation research stream is studying how climate change will affect Australia’s oceans, and developing adaptation options to respond to these challenges.

Sources, distribution and fate of marine debris

CSIRO conducts world-leading, award winning research into marine debris in Australia and beyond, on land and at sea, to help protect ecosystems and wildlife.

Fisheries

We’re helping to develop a consistent, national approach to harvest strategies with Australia's fisheries.

Marine biodiversity

We are supporting the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity from the shore to the deep sea, including coastal, shelf and offshore environments.

Marine ecosystems and species

Our research supports balanced management and conservation of healthy, diverse and productive marine ecosystems.

Understanding the Great Australian Bight

We worked with BP, the South Australian Research and Development Institute, University of Adelaide and Flinders University to unlock the mysteries of the Great Australian Bight's vast area of ocean and coast.
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