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Australia’s ocean research ship open to Sydneysiders (Media release 1 Sep 08)

The Marine National Facility’s Research Vessel, Southern Surveyor, will be open to the public for guided tours at the Australian National Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour, Sydney, from 2-20 September.

Study seeks ‘human fingerprint’ on WA’s climate (Media release 29 Aug 08)

A new study will reveal whether major changes to Western Australia’s climate are due to human activities and if they will persist and intensify with increasing greenhouse gas levels.

The Ocean Conveyor Belt

The oceans are the largest repository of heat on Earth, with a capacity 1 000 times greater than the atmosphere. This heat is distributed around the globe by ocean currents referred to as the ‘conveyor belt’. This circulation influences, and is influenced by, the climate.

Achievements & Solutions

We deliver benefits to the economy, society and the environment. See some of our achievements and solutions.

News & Events

CSIRO transfers know-how through events and via the media with over 12 000 items in print, radio and television every year.

Research Projects

CSIRO is involved in more than 850 current or recently completed research activities worldwide. See some examples here.

Meet our Staff

Sixty per cent of CSIRO staff hold university degrees, including more than 1 850 with doctorates and 420 with masters degrees. Meet our staff working in CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research.

Products & Publications

See the products, publications and fact sheets from the CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research.

Services & Capabilities

CSIRO offers more than 50 specialised technical and analytical services. Learn what CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research can do.

Locations & Facilities

CSIRO has 57 sites throughout Australia and overseas. Read about our Marine and Atmospheric Research sites.

Contact information for CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research.