Australian Society for Fish Biology Conference 2024

18 November 2024
21 November 2024
12:00 am - 12:00 am
Newcastle, New South Wales

Save the Date: ASFB Conference 2024 in Newcastle, NSW!

The theme is 'Fish Frontiers' and looks to the future of fisheries research & management.

The conference is being held from November 18-21 at the Newcastle Exhibition and Convention Centre (NEX).

Topics covered include:

Innovative Technologies: Dive into the latest in AI, data analytics, and digital sensing.

Climate Adaptation: Understand the impacts and strategies for a changing world.

Genetic Advances: From aquaculture innovations to environmental DNA discoveries.

Fisheries Management: Insights into recreational, commercial, and cultural approaches.

Biosecurity: Tackling challenges to protect our aquatic environments.

Habitat Restoration: Leading efforts in marine ecosystem management.

We're bridging tradition with innovation, aiming to foster sustainable futures for both fish and people. Join us in Newcastle to contribute to meaningful discussions, network with peers, and enjoy the city’s vibrant atmosphere.

Interested in hosting a workshop or special session? We’re accepting suggestions now through March 31, 2024. Reach out via our website to make your proposal part of the registration launch.

OCEANS 2024 Conference & Exposition – Singapore

15 April 2024
18 April 2024
8:00 am
Singapore

Join the leading innovators, analysts, and producers of marine technology, research, and education gathering for the OCEANS 2024 Singapore conference.

Come meet fellow professionals and students, hear from experts about their latest activities and ideas, and speak with the suppliers of marine and maritime products in the exhibit hall.  There will be four days of education and more than 2000 attendees, according to organisers.

Effects of Climate Change on the World’s Ocean (ECCWO5)

17 April 2023
21 April 2023
12:00 am - 12:00 am
Bergen, Norway

Effects of Climate Change on the World's Ocean (ECCWO5) will host events on a diverse and exciting range of topics and disciplines within and across the natural and social sciences that can potentially contribute to; the Seventh Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (AR7), the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, implementation of actions identified in the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and the goals and climate negotiations in COP27.

ECCWO5 is taking place in Bergen, Norway.

UWA Open Day 2024

17 March 2024
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
The University of Western Australia

The University of Western Australia's Open Day will be held on Sunday 17 March 2024 from 10am to 3pm.

You're invited to explore the campus and talk to students, academics and graduates to find out more about what it could be like studying at UWA.

Microplastics workshop – IOMRC

12 January 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre at UWA

Dr Brian Walker, Professor of Biology at Fairfield University in Fairfield Connecticut USA, will speak at a microplastics workshop at the Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre on Friday 12 January 2024.

The workshop will discuss microplastics and provide an insight into some of the best practices for laboratories wanting to explore microplastics contamination.

As microplastics are everywhere, special attention must be paid to preventing the contamination of samples. You'll find out about simple but important practices to avoid such problems.

Dr Walker has spent his career looking at how human activities impact animals with his primary focus being penguins.

The workshop is from 10am to 12 noon at the IOMRC Auditorium - 64 Fairway Crawley - on The University of Western Australia campus.

RSVP to oceans@uwa.edu.au

Ocean Sciences Meeting 2024 – New Orleans

18 February 2024
23 February 2024
12:00 am - 12:00 am
New Orleans, USA

The Ocean Sciences Meeting (OSM) is the flagship conference for the ocean sciences and the larger ocean-connected community.  The 2024 meeting will be held in New Orleans 18-23 February 2024.

The meeting welcomes a diverse community of scientists, students, journalists, policy makers, educators and organisations working toward a world where global collaborations and partnerships can carry us into a sustainable future.

The Ocean Sciences Meeting is an Endorsed Decade Action program with the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.

Curtin University Open Day 2024

24 March 2024
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Curtin University

Head to Curtin University on 24 March, 2024 to discover what is on offer for potential students.

 

National Science Week

10 August 2024
18 August 2024
12:00 am - 12:00 am

National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology.

Running each year in August, it features more than 1000 events around Australia, including those delivered by universities, schools, research institutions, libraries, museums and science centres.

Offshore Wind Seminar: community, society, and the environment

1 December 2023
3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Auditorium, Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre (UWA) 64 Fairway, Crawley WA

The UWA Oceans Institute and Subsea Innovation Cluster Australia (SICA) is hosting the 6th SICA Offshore Wind Seminar.

'In this seminar, we will delve into the emerging societal, cultural, and environmental dimensions of offshore wind development in Australia. Our exploration will encompass international insights, recent research findings, and the significance of securing a social license to operate.'

A Plastic Free Australia – Webinar

23 November 2023
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Webinar

Is recycling just another form of greenwashing?

Plastics are made from fossil fuels and generate around 1.8 billion tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions each year. In Australia, the government’s recycling targets are far from being met with only 13% of plastics being recycled each year. Even so, microplastics are shed throughout the lifecycle of plastic products and also during the recycling process.

The implications of all this plastic on our health is a critical issue.

These are some of the topics we’ll cover in our plastics webinar. We’ll share ideas for reducing plastic use in your life. We’ll look at increasing momentum towards phasing out plastics and shifting the country towards recycling targets and a circular economy that will minimise plastic waste and lead to materials being recovered, reused, recycled and repurposed. Together with the audience, we’ll uncover whether recycling is just another form of greenwashing….

Join:

  • Rebecca Prince-Ruiz, Executive Director and Founder of the Plastic Free Foundation
  • Dr Deborah Lau, CSIRO’s Ending Plastic Waste Mission Lead
  • Dr Thava Palanisami, Environmental Plastics Innovation Cluster(EPIC), The University of Newcastle
  • Nina Gbor, Director of the Waste & Circular Economy Program at the Australia Institute

for an interactive discussion on plastic waste in Australia.

8am Perth/WA Time