In the lab: Dredging experiments on spawning corals
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WAMSI interviews E/Prof Alan Robson AO CitWA
We chat with Emeritus Professor Alan Robson AO CitWA about Nobel Prizes, the big picture, and the importance of collaborative science – including marine science – for Western Australia’s future. WAMSI: First of all, congratulations on being the Premier’s 2014 inductee to the Western Australian Science Hall of Fame – how does it feel? Prof Robson: Well firstly I was very […]
Symposium puts marine turtles in the spotlight
The importance of community and industry involvement in marine turtle conservation was highlighted at a national symposium held in Perth last month, with more than 130 Australian and international delegates in attendance. Environment Minister Albert Jacob, who addressed the symposium, said Western Australia’s 13,500 km coastline was well known for its rich and abundant marine […]
Giant ‘new’ jellyfish pops up in the northwest
A new Irukandji jellyfish has been found off the northwest coast of Western Australia – and it’s been named after WAMSI-associated scientist Dr John Keesing of CSIRO. ScienceNetwork WA reports.
Mathematicians collaborate for fish stock analysis
WAMSI researchers explore viability trade-offs in strategies to manage recreational fishing at Ningaloo. Read more in their scientific paper or via ScienceNetwork WA
New Chief Scientist of WA appointed
Professor Peter Klinken appointed as Chief Scientist of Western Australia Professor Klinken is a leading Western Australian medical research scientist Chief Scientist provides independent scientific advice to State Government Premier and Science Minister Colin Barnett today announced the appointment of Professor Peter Klinken as the new Chief Scientist of Western Australia. Professor Klinken is a […]