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Combined intellectual strength

A collaborative research model

WAMSI is a leading marine research organisation, that has a broad partnership of State, Federal and academic entities. WAMSI’s logo is ‘Better Science, Better Decisions’ – an acknowledgement of our vision and capability.

The strength of WAMSI lies in the intellectual strength of our research community. We bring together the diverse expertise and combined resources of our partners to provide independent research that helps inform the process of balancing development goals with conservation imperatives and management objectives. Our unique model and initiatives enable proponents, regulators and decision makers to arrive at the best outcome in terms of economic, environmental and social benefits.

The administrative functions of WAMSI are funded through a Financial Assistance Agreement with the Western Australian Government, Department of Energy and Economic Diversification.

We welcome you to contact us to see how we can work together.

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Our partners

AIMS

The Australian Institute of Marine Science’s research supports the sustainable use and protection of our oceans.

ChemCentre

WA’s leading provider of specialised chemical and forensic Services.

CSIRO

CSIRO provides scientific knowledge and tools to advise solutions that support sustainable development of Australia’s coastal and marine resources.

Curtin University

Curtin’s Centre for Marine Science and Technology comprises a multi-skilled group of scientists and engineers committed to the development of technical ocean-related skills in Australia.

Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions

Promoting biodiversity and conservation through sustainable management of WA’s species, ecosystems, lands and the attractions in our care.

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Working with the community and industry to support sustainable fisheries along Western Australia’s vast coastline.

Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

Supports WA’s community, economy and environment by managing and regulating the state’s environment and water resources.

Edith Cowan University

ECU’s Centre for Marine Ecosystems Research (CMER) investigates the functioning of marine ecosystems.

Murdoch University

Murdoch’s Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Ecosystems looks at healthy and productive freshwater, estuarine, and marine ecosystems that support diverse societies within Australia.

UWA

The UWA Oceans Institute brings together the University’s multidisciplinary research strengths across areas including oceanography, ecology, engineering, resource management and governance to address key ocean challenges.

Western Australian Museum

The Western Australian Museum is one of the State’s premier centres of excellence in the areas of natural sciences, anthropology, archaeology and history.

Collaborative science

Explore some of the examples of WAMSI’s collaborative projects with our valued partners. These initiatives highlight the impact and innovation achieved through shared expertise and teamwork.

Ocean soundscapes as varied as landscapes

Curtin University’s Centre for Marine Science and Technology, is part of a WAMSI-led research team at Cockburn Sound listening to the soundscape underwater and recording everything from the ‘popping’ noise of tiny snapping shrimp to fish sounds and whistling dolphins.

View Ocean soundscapes as varied as landscapes

Warning of marine heatwave impact as extreme ocean event declared off Western Australia

WAMSI is managing a major research project that aims to better forecast and respond to extreme marine heatwaves. the multi-disciplinary project team includes researchers from the Bureau of Meteorology, Curtin University, Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Edith Cowan University, Murdoch University, and UWA.

View Warning of marine heatwave impact as extreme ocean event declared off Western Australia

Robot sowing the seeds for healthy seagrass meadows

A robot that plants seagrass seeds directly into the seabed is being trialled in Cockburn Sound as part of a program to speed up the restoration of badly depleted underwater meadows.

View Robot sowing the seeds for healthy seagrass meadows