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CSIRO Scientists are studying hot sea springs in the underwater ... Posted by: CSIROpublishing
Video duration: 137 seconds CSIRO Scientists are studying hot sea springs in the underwater volcanic zones near Vanuatu. Samples collected by the research vessel Franklin are studied with the hope that they will help provide a better understanding of how rich deposits of iron and possibly copper, zinc, silver and gold are formed. |
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Deep Sea Mapping (1999) Posted by: CSIROpublishing
Video duration: 166 seconds Little is known of the dark, mysterious world more than 1000 metres under the sea. Marine scientists used some ingenious techniques to discover more about our oceans: a remote video system to bring back pictures: a deepwater echo sounder to |
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Smokin' Gold (1997) Posted by: CSIROpublishing
Video duration: 120 seconds CSIRO scientists are studying the PACMANUS hydrothermal field in the underwater volcanic zones near Papua New Guinea. In this region, three-metre-high black chimneys belch out smoke which is forming deposits rich in both copper and gold. By studying this process the scientists can develop better techniques for finding land-based mineral deposits. |
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Tagging Tuna (1996) Posted by: CSIROpublishing
Video duration: 305 seconds An amazing new tracking method, tagging tuna with micro computers, is being used to collect information on breeding and migration, to help maintain a sustainable level of tuna fishing. |
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Toxic Plankton (1990) Posted by: CSIROpublishing
Video duration: 364 seconds Dr Gustaaf Hallegraeff from CSIRO''s Division of Fisheries sounds the alarm when a micro-alga, which is toxic to humans and threatens the shellfish industry, is introduced into Australia by container ships. Categories/groups |
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Applying Organic Chemistry (1987) Posted by: CSIROpublishing
Video duration: 570 seconds For 50 years, CSIRO has been engaged in research into organic chemistry. Over that period, the Division of Applied Organic Chemistry has accumulated a vast store of information and understanding in this field. The Division has also been able to work with industry, using its knowledge and skills to create opportunities and solve problems. |
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Cane Toad Advance (2002) Posted by: CSIROpublishing
Video duration: 151 seconds The cane toad was introduced into Queensland in 1935 to combat the sugar cane beetle It has since spread far and wide and is now a pest. Scientists are using gene technology to interfere at the metamorphic stage of the frog's life cycle and to stop it becoming an adult. Part of the AUSTRALIA ADVANCES series of videos - http://www.ozadvance s.csiro.au |
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Fire Can Be A Friend (1980) Posted by: CSIROpublishing
Video duration: 341 seconds Fire is a natural part of the Australian environment. Fire has been such a dominant factor that many native plants are adapted to periodic burning. Due to the suppression of natural fires many square kilometres are being choked by a dense sea of invading shrubs. |
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Australian Journal of Primary Health Posted by: CSIROpublishing
Video duration: 258 seconds For more information - http://www.publish.c siro.au/journals/py< br /> Rae Walker and Libby Kalucy, Editors in Chief of the Australian Journal of Primary Health, discuss their vision for the journal. |
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