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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.