NEWS AND EVENTS - Media releases

The first and only marine research station in the remote Kimberley region has been named a finalist for a WA Science Award, under the Science Engagement Initiative of the Year category, the winner of which will be announced at an awards ceremony on the evening of Thursday 11 October.

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Kimberley collaborative aboriginal study confirms humpback birthing ground
ScienceNetwork WA 17/08/2012

More than 250 scientists from 15 partner institutions collaborated on over 85 WAMSI projects spanning five years to deliver an unprecedented public-good marine science program covering oceanography, climate variability, biodiversity, Ningaloo Marine Park, sustainable fisheries and biodiscovery.

Strategic Integrated Marine Science for the Marine State, a report showcasing the key research findings and achievements of WAMSI in its first five years is now available online.

The WA Premier, Colin Barnett, and the WA Environment, Minister Bill Marmion, announced on 19 April 2012, the State Government’s decision to create the Camden Sound Marine Park in the Kimberley: http://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx?ItemId=149716

A joint NCCARF and WAMSI workshop held in Perth on 14 March showcased multi-disciplinary climate change adaptation research relevant to Western Australia.

WAMSI 1 formally concluded at the end of 2011, so what is happening with WAMSI 2?

WAMSI 1 [2006 – 2011] concluded in late 2011 and it has been particularly pleasing to see the interest generated, not only with the scientific outputs generated from the WAMSI 1 Program http://www.wamsiconference.org.au/viewStory/Presentations, but also the WAMSI governance and science communication mo

A popular Department of Fisheries' education initiative, which helps schools and community groups discover and understand more about Western Australia's marine environment, is now online for everyone to explore.

1 December 2010
Ningaloo’s whale sharks, the biggest fish on Earth, may be world famous but the area is also critical for numerous smaller species.

Ningaloo’s place as one of the nation’s most precious marine environments has been confirmed with new research identifying the region as a significant fish nursery site.