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A turning of the tide

14 October 2008
Embargoed 9:00 am WST

The Western Australian Marine Science Institution (WAMSI) today released a report A turning of the tide: science for decisions in the Kimberley-Browse marine region authored by Professor Mike Wood and Dr Des Mills.

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Humpback whale nursery grounds in Kimberley marine wilderness

11 August 2008

One of the world’s biggest humpback whale nursery grounds has been discovered in the Kimberley region of northern Australia.

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Kimberley quest continues – better science, better decisions

30 July 2008

The Western Australian Marine Science Institution (WAMSI), in partnership with Kimberley Whales, embarks on its third research expedition in the Kimberley today. The seven-day expedition’s purpose is to further explore the magnificent coastal environment and marine biodiversity, little of which has been studied.

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Ningaloo rock lobster and octopus survey

3 July 2008

Marine scientists are carrying out a series of field surveys to look at rock lobster and octopus at Ningaloo Marine Park.

The work – to start next week – is part of an extensive series of marine research being funded by the Western Australian Marine Science Institution (WAMSI).

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Summit studies Kimberley research needs

18 March 2008

Scientists and representatives of industry, business, State and Federal Government agencies, non-government organisations and community groups have conducted a one-day summit to identify the major management questions and knowledge gaps that could affect the sustainable development of the waters and coastline of Western Australia’s Kimberley region.

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