Echidna Conservation Science Initiative - Echidna CSI
Echidna CSI is an Australia-wide initiative that is helping to conserve our wild echidnas.
We are a team of world-leading echidna researchers connecting with the community to learn more about these unique creatures.
Thousands of Australians have sent us photos of echidnas through our Echidna CSI app. They have even collected echidna poo for University of Adelaide researchers to use for molecular analysis.
Echidna CSI has collected unprecedented data and material to help ensure the long-term survival of this iconic Australian animal.
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Echidna CSI news
Blue carbon projects offer a powerful solution for both climate change mitigation and biodiversity restoration by revitalizing carbon-rich coastal ecosystems. An interdisciplinary team of researchers at the University of Adelaide, including members of the Environment Institute, have identified legal barriers that may hinder tidal restoration efforts in South Australia. Their latest study highlights how existing laws complicate these projects and the need for policy improvements. To assist stakeholders, they have developed a plain-language guide explaining the relevant laws and policies to support governments, communities, and industries in restoring these vital ecosystems.
AI & Digital Twins: The future of Farming
What if farmers could get real-time insights from AI to combat pests, improve productivity, and reduce environmental impact without crunching complex data?
The Woolly Mouse and The Future of De-Extinction
Deputy Director of the Environment Institute Associate Professor Damien Fordham, comments on the advanced gene-editing techniques used in the resurrection of extinct species.
Image credits: Banner image - Cecilia Webster; 'Download the app' image - Matthew Wilkinson.