UWA Oceans Institute Lecture Series – 2023 Our Hottest Year on Record

On 7 and 8 June 2024, the IOC/UNESCO, under the patronage of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Municipality of Venice, will host the Ocean Literacy World Conference.

The conference will be held in Venice, at the Arsenale. It is generously supported by the PRADA Group in the context of the SEA BEYOND Programme, co-managed by the PRADA Group and the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO.

This two-day event will bring together experts in ocean literacy and ocean education from across the public, private, academic, and civil society sectors.  It will also include a programme open to the public to showcase and experiment ocean literacy activities.

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.

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.

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