Posts by Bec Gorton

Global study finds more than half of branded plastic pollution linked to 56 companies

An international team of researchers has provided the first ever quantification of products from global plastic producers in the environment.

Ocean floor a ‘reservoir’ for plastic pollution, world-first study finds

New science has taken a deep dive into plastic waste, providing the first estimate of how much ends up on the sea floor.

Meet Janet Anstee: keeping an eye on water

Janet Anstee, Deputy Mission Lead for AquaWatch Australia, is focused on delivering our ‘weather service’ for water quality and driving Indigenous co-design opportunities.

Brochure: Managing our oceans for a prosperous future

We’re providing scientific knowledge and tools to support sustainable development of Australia’s coastal and marine resources. This Brochure provides additional information about the Sustainable Marine Futures Research Programs Research Domain Areas.

Marine heatwaves burn up the food chain

Marine heatwaves are becoming increasingly common, and they’re impacting the microorganisms in our oceans.

World-first system to monitor the ‘seafood basket’ of Australia

A bio-rich region that provides much of the country’s seafood is the first site in Australia to demonstrate CSIRO's AquaWatch technology works.

Investigating the future impacts of climate change on Torres Strait fisheries

We're embarking on a new research project to model the future risks of climate change on key fisheries in the Torres Strait.

It sounds like science fiction. But we can now sample water to find the DNA of every species living there

Every living thing leaves traces in its environment. By sampling water or even air for this environmental DNA, we can know which species live where.

World first data shows ‘giant’ threatened sawfish go the distance

The movements of the more than 40 threatened sawfish have been tracked for the very first time, and one massive animal has left scientists 'completely astonished'.

Spotted: handfish discovery at Primrose Sands is exciting scientists

A runner has spotted a rare and elusive handfish - and where it was found has our experts paying attention.