Science Initiatives
Better Science
WAMSI is an established and reputable organisation that has successfully implemented research programs to the value of more than $200 million over 17 years.
Focusing on all aspects of the blue economy to uncover knowledge required for government and industry to make strategic decisions, our model of comprehensive project design and coordinated research promotes better science. This is because our research is collaborative and driven by the needs of end users.
Our world-class research has made unique new discoveries, strengthened previous knowledge and developed new tools as well as applied existing national and global models to the Western Australian context.
We have enhanced knowledge of the WA marine estate and its biological resources and have improved our understanding of natural climate variability and predictions of longer-term climate change for the marine environment.
We have carried out research into dredging thresholds, sustainable fisheries, biotechnology and oceanography, Cockburn Sound’s marine environment, the iconic Ningaloo and Kimberley Marine Parks, identified knowledge gaps and developed future research priorities for Exmouth Gulf and Shark Bay.
Shaping the Future of Marine Science in WA
Through a broad range of science initiatives and regional programs, WAMSI plays a crucial role in advancing our understanding of Western Australia’s unique marine environments.
Improved coordination of marine science activities in Western Australia
Improved understanding of the marine and estuarine ecosystems of Western Australia
Enhanced predictive capacity to model both natural and anthropogenic effects
Improved confidence in management decisions
Partnerships and programs with Traditional Owners
Uncovered and provided solutions to knowledge gaps
Better Decisions
Our world-class research has made unique new discoveries, strengthened previous knowledge and developed new tools as well as applied existing national and global models to the Western Australian context.
We have enhanced knowledge of the WA marine estate and its biological resources and have improved our understanding of natural climate variability and predictions of longer-term climate change for the WA marine environment.
We have carried out research into dredging thresholds, sustainable fisheries, biotechnology and oceanography, Cockburn Sound’s marine environment, the iconic Ningaloo and Kimberley Marine Parks, identified knowledge gaps and developed future research priorities for Exmouth Gulf and Shark Bay.
If you would like to learn more about WAMSI’s extensive research capabilities or collaborate on a marine science initiative in Western Australia, please contact us to see how we can work together.
