Oceanographic research symposium

25 August 2009

The Western Australian Marine Science Institution held its first oceanographic research symposium today.

It was attended by more than 100 people from industry, government agencies and academia.

Titled Marine science for offshore and coastal engineering, it covered the latest oceanographic research, particularly on the effects of climate change on large ocean-based industries.

It was hosted by WAMSI and The University of Western Australia, and held at the University Club of Western Australia.

Pictured: The leader of WAMSI's oceanographic research projects, Professor Greg Ivey (left) with symposium speakers.