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Centre for Southern Hemisphere Oceans Research

The Centre for Southern Hemisphere Oceans Research brings together researchers from Australia and China to further scientific understanding of the southern hemisphere oceans and their role in global and regional climate.

Climate change information for Australia

Information about Australia’s past, current and future climate helps industries, governments and communities plan for and adapt to a variable and changing climate.

BLUElink: reliable ocean forecasting

BLUElink is a global ocean forecasting system that provides information on oceanic conditions to help manage Australia's diverse area of maritime operations. Delivered in partnership by CSIRO, the Bureau of Meteorology and the Royal Australian Navy.

Planning for sea-level rise

Coastal communities need to consider how best to plan for sea-level rise.

Oceans and climate change Oceans and coasts

Just as our changing climate is influencing changes on the land, climate change is also having an effect beneath the waves of the world’s oceans and coastal waterways.

Australasian ocean currents Oceans and coasts

Four ocean and coastal currents in the Australasian region are significant in shaping marine environmental conditions and our climate. Research in CSIRO and its partners seeks to better understand these currents and the role they play in our environment.
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