Today the IMOS Marine Information team is excited to release the new look IMOS Ocean Portal. The website has had a major overhaul; redesigned to produce an Ocean Portal that is intuitive and engaging. We have improved both functionality and the user experience, so now it’s as simple as 1-2-3 to download the wealth of […]
The second in WAMSI’s seminar series focused on coastal management and the research that supported it. Presentations were given from local governments on operational management, state government on coastal planning, and researchers on the coastal and oceanographic research work that is being done to improve how we can manage coastal development. It was planned around […]
The Department of Fisheries and Woodside have formed a joint initiative to advance marine education throughout schools in Western Australia. Marine WATERs (Western Australian Teacher Education Resources) is an interactive and fully integrated online resource that connects educators and students with specific material to assist in the study of our unique marine ecosystems and the challenges […]
Anti-cancer compounds from new species of sponges and sea squirts found in Western Australia will be trialed in a breast cancer screen at the WA Institute for Medical Research (WAIMR). Such amazing marine discoveries are part of intensive marine research programs occurring along the WA coastline. Dr Jane Fromont is the WA Museum’s Senior Curator […]
A new species of stingray (pictured, photograph courtesy of Jeremy Vaudo) has been discovered by scientists at Ningaloo Marine Park. The discovery was made during a series of dive surveys conducted as part of a Western Australian Marine Science Institution (WAMSI) project led by the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) working with scientists from […]
16 June 2010 The Western Australian Marine Science Institution kicked off the 2010 independent humpback whale survey on Thursday 10 June 2010. In association with the Two Moons Whale and Marine Research Base, on the shores of Pender Bay, Kimberley coast, the first humpback whale was sighted at 08.24 (WST) from the cliff top location […]
With the departure of Dr Steve Blake in October 2012, WAMSI had been searching for a suitable replacement for a number of months. WAMSI is delighted to announce that Mr Patrick Seares has joined WAMSI as CEO from the 2nd April 2013. Patrick moved to WAMSI from the role of Director Water Assessment and Allocation […]
Premier Colin Barnett, Minister for Science, officially opened the new offices of the Western Australian Marine Science Institution (WAMSI) headquarters in Floreat on Friday 17th May 2013. At the opening were around 35 invited guests that included the WAMSI Board and Governors, Professor Lyn Beazley, Chief Scientist of Western Australia, Winthrop Professor Shaun Collin, WA […]
Congratulations to Jenny Shaw on winning four awards and a commendation for the Abrolhos PhotoVoice project and the ‘Seeing Change’ exhibition. The PhotoVoice project showcases a fishing community’s experience of environmental and social change as seen through the lens of a camera. This project highlights the issues affecting the Abrolhos Islands, the rock lobster fishing […]
WA’s marine environment, researchers and the offshore oil and gas industry are set to benefit from new insights provided by a national sea simulator launched at the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) in Townsville on Thursday. Known as SeaSim, the $35 million research aquarium can mimic the conditions of various waterways including the open […]