Oceans and Atmosphere

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

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Oceans and Atmosphere provides the large-scale multidisciplinary science to inform this use of Australia's marine environment. Research across the Unit delivers innovative science and solutions to answer the nation's biggest ocean and atmospheric questions. The research programs include: Assessing our climate and Earth system; Understanding our oceans and climate; Marine resources, biodiversity and industries; Smarter coastal development and management; and Marine engineering and technologies.

Website https://www.csiro.au/en/Research/OandA

Key science sectors

• Engineering
• Environment and nature
• Food and agriculture
• Life sciences
• Social sciences

Facilities and major equipment

• Australian Tropical Sciences and Innovation Precinct - Townsville
• Australian Tropical Sciences and Innovation Precinct - Cairns
• Bribie Island
• Ecosciences Precinct

Number of research staff

100-200 research staff

Address

Building 145, James Cook University, James Cook Drive, Townsville, 4811

Organisation type

• Part of national organisation – Government