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Western Australian Marine Science Institution

Name: Western Australian Marine Science Institution
Address: Fairway Entrance 4, Perth, WA, 6009, AU
Telephone: +61864884570

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WAMSI facilitates the Western Australian marine science community’s integrated and coordinated app Further details at www.wamsi.org.au

Marine science priorities for Western Australia

The Western Australian Marine Science Institution (WAMSI) was established to facilitate the Western Australia’s integrated and coordinated approach to complex research issues to inform management and industry. WAMSI builds on the scientific knowledge of Western Australia’s marine environment to support management decisions that protect the environm

ent and our community values as part of the development of a sustainable Blue Economy. WAMSI is a partnership of four WA universities (UWA, Murdoch University, Edith Cowan University and Curtin University), a major resource company (Woodside Energy Ltd), two Commonwealth organisations (CSIRO and AIMS), four WA government departments (Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions; Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation; Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development; Department of Water and Environmental Regulation; the Western Australian Museum, the WA ChemCentre and a regional ocean observing network for the Indian Ocean (WA Global Ocean Observing System). The Institution was launched in May 2007 with investment from the WA Government co-invested by the partners to deliver a research program that included Ningaloo and sustainable fisheries. In 2011–12 WAMSI delivered the Kimberley Marine Research Program to provide information for Marine Park planning. All projects collaborated with Traditional Owners and marine rangers to ensure the integration of science with traditional knowledge. In 2019 WAMSI also finalised the results of an industry partnership program to deliver the $18 million Dredging Science Node (DSN). The node was established in 2011–12 to understand and mitigate the impacts of coastal dredging on the environment. Ground-breaking insights from the program are now being translated into improved dredging guidelines. The WA government continues to invest in WAMSI to ensure the future focus for marine research is on the state’s Blueprint for Marine Science priority research areas to enhance industry competitiveness and government effectiveness in the marine environment off the WA coast. WAMSI is now working on regional programs for Shark Bay, West Coast Metropolitan and South Coast as well as a marine data plan for WA.

02/06/2026

World Oceans Day Breakfast – Final Speaker Announcement

We’re excited to share the final speaker line-up for the WAMSI x AMSA WA World Oceans Day Breakfast on 4 June – bringing together leading voices in marine science, research and conservation from across WA.

We are also excited to announce our keynote speakers will be Kurt Krispyn, Dr James Tweedley and WAMSI’s own Dr Jenny Shaw.

🎟️ This event is now sold out, reflecting the incredible interest in ocean science and conservation.

You can still join the waitlist here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gTzpk45Q

Meet our speakers:

🔹 James Gilmour - Australian Institute of Marine Science
Past, present and future of WA coral reefs

🔹 Marji Puotinen - Australian Institute of Marine Science
The impact of Cyclone Narelle

🔹 Kiesha Wear - Murdoch University
Fish ecology in co-designed marine parks

🔹 Andrew Hosie - WA Museum Boola Bardip
Deep Sea

🔹 Abinaya Meenakshisundaram - The University of Western Australia
Using environmental DNS to monitor whale sharks

Join the marine science community to celebrate World Oceans Day, hear the latest research, and connect with others passionate about ocean conservation.

Expect good coffee, great conversations, and a room full of ocean advocates.

Join the waitlist 👉 https://lnkd.in/gTzpk45Q

29/05/2026

A big shout out to Ooid Scientific for creating this fantastic illustration for the WAMSI Westport Marine Science Program’s seagrass resilience executive summary 🌱

This visual does a great job of breaking down some important findings, including:

• Denser seagrass meadows are more resilient to stress like burial and low light

• Heat-tolerant seagrass, such as Posidonia sinuosa from Jurien Bay, could help strengthen Perth’s coastal ecosystems in the future

These insights are helping shape how we think about protecting and restoring WA’s seagrass meadows, while recognising the need to manage local pressures like anchoring, storms, sediment movement and water quality.

Seagrass plays a vital role in our marine environment, and work like this is key to ensuring it continues to thrive 🐠

Thanks again to Ooid Scientific for turning complex science into such a clear and engaging visual.

Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gJhD7abX

28/05/2026

🌊 Exciting Announcement and World Oceans Day Breakfast – Speaker Announcement 2 🌊

We are excited to announce the latest speakers for the WAMSI x AMSA WA World Oceans Day Breakfast on June 4th – bringing together leading voices in marine science, research and conservation.

🎟️ Exciting news - This free community event is now SOLD OUT!

Join the waitlist here to be notified if spots become available:
https://events.humanitix.com/world-oceans-day-breakfast

Meet our speakers:

Penelope Dantas Suarez (Murdoch)

Understanding Sawfish to Protect Them
Exploring how research in the Pilbara’s intertidal systems is helping fill critical knowledge gaps about the ecology of endangered green sawfish and support their conservation.

Kurt Krispyn (Murdoch University)

Innovative Science Communications
Demonstrating how storytelling, film and conversations can help bridge the gap between science and public understanding, in an effort to make memorable change.

Izzie Evans (The University of Western Australia)

Benchmarking Antarctic Marine Ecosystems with BRUVS
Showcasing how BRUVS technology is helping fill critical knowledge gaps and build baseline data to better understand and protect Antarctic marine ecosystems.

Dr Elizabeth Sinclair (The University of Western Australia)

The ups and downs of Posidonia seeds
Exploring how Posidonia meadows in WA produce millions of viable seeds annually, creating opportunities to scale up restoration efforts, while examining why productivity varies across meadows.

Join us to celebrate World Oceans Day, connect with the marine science community, and hear the latest research shaping ocean conservation, all while enjoying coffee and a cinnamon scroll or bagel.

👉 Join the waitlist:
https://events.humanitix.com/world-oceans-day-breakfast

27/05/2026

Data‑driven innovation in ocean science showcased at UWA’s Oceans of Data Conference

WAMSI was pleased to take part in the Oceans of Data conference hosted by The University of Western Australia, a one‑day event bringing together researchers, industry and government to explore how data‑driven approaches are reshaping Australia’s marine and offshore sectors.

WAMSI Research Director Dr Jenny Shaw chaired a session featuring SEAF Director Chris Gentle and Professor Matt Hipsey (UWA), who presented on the growing capability for shared analytics in Cockburn Sound.

Their talk highlighted the work of the WAMSI Westport WA Marine Science Program, which has developed a state‑of‑the‑art environmental decision‑making system by integrating ecosystem modelling and data analytics across multiple domains. This integrated approach is helping to support future planning and management in one of Western Australia’s most important coastal environments.

Dr Shaw said the event demonstrated the momentum building across the sector:

“It was a wonderful opportunity to hear about emerging capabilities, real‑world applications and the future potential of data innovation in ocean science.”

WAMSI continues to support collaborative, data‑driven marine science that contributes to the long-term management of Western Australia’s marine environment.

The UWA Oceans Institute

25/05/2026

🌊 World Oceans Day Breakfast – Speaker Announcement 🌊

We are excited to announce the first round of speakers for the WAMSI x AMSA WA World Oceans Day Breakfast on June 4th– bringing together leading voices in marine science, research and conservation.

This free community event is already 75% booked – secure your spot now: https://events.humanitix.com/world-oceans-day-breakfast

🌟 Meet our speakers:

Daniella Hanf (O2 Marine)

Joining Forces for Cryptic and Endangered Sea Snakes
Highlighting how collaboration between industry and research is improving detection and understanding of elusive sea snakes in north-west WA to support conservation efforts.

Dr Alexandre Siqueira (Edith Cowan University (ECU)

The rise and fall of the world’s greatest marine biodiversity hotspot
Exploring how reef expansion across space and time has shaped global marine biodiversity, linking reef growth to the rise of tropical fish and coral diversity.

Dr Lauren Peel (Nocterra)

Dark Skies, Safe Shores: Monitoring Marine Turtles & Artificial Light
Showcasing how innovative monitoring tools are helping reduce the impacts of artificial light on marine turtle hatchlings in the Pilbara.

Dr Nerida Wilson (The University of Western Australia)

Seadragons, Citizen Science and AI
Discover how emerging AI tools and citizen science are transforming how we monitor and understand these iconic and elusive species.

More speakers to be announced soon!

Join us to celebrate World Oceans Day, connect with the marine science community, and hear the latest research shaping ocean conservation whilst sipping coffee enjoying a cinnamon scroll or bagel.

👉 Register now before spots fill:
https://events.humanitix.com/world-oceans-day-breakfast

14/05/2026

🔔 Final Call: Speakers – World Oceans Day Breakfast 2026
EOIs close tomorrow (COB 15 May).

WAMSI and AMSA WA are inviting members of the marine science community to take the mic at this year’s World Oceans Day Breakfast on Thursday 4 June.

We’re looking for scientists keen to share their work through 1-minute, 1-slide ‘snapchat’ presentations over coffee by the sea. It’s a fantastic opportunity to showcase your research, build visibility, and connect with fellow ocean professionals and enthusiasts.

Event details:
Thursday 4 June | 7.30am start
📍 Scarborough Surf Life Saving Club
Link: https://lnkd.in/gTzpk45Q

📩 How to apply
Email your EOI to [email protected] with:
Contact details
Short background
Proposed topic

We strongly encourage EOIs from researchers across all career stages and marine science disciplines.

👉 Know someone who’d be a great fit? Tag them below or share this post.
Don’t miss your chance- applications close tomorrow.

08/05/2026

When corals bleach, fish feel the impact…
But not all in the same way 🪸🐠

Dr Shaun Wilson from the Australian Institute of Marine Science explains that shelter and diet play a big role in how fish respond to changes in their environment.

This insight comes from a broader talk delivered as part of WAMSI’s Thinking Blue Program, an education initiative designed to share marine science knowledge with students and the wider community, and to build understanding of our ocean and coastal environments.

You can find this video and many more here 👉 https://tinyurl.com/nhfy2bxt

07/05/2026

Calling marine scientists – join us at World Oceans Day! 🎤

We’re on the lookout for marine scientists to speak and take part in our World Oceans Day Breakfast, hosted by WAMSI and AMSA WA, on Thursday 4 June.

Event details here 👉https://tinyurl.com/5easmjhe

Share your research with the community through a 1 minute, 1 slide snapchat style presentation, alongside coffee, bagels, cinnamon scrolls and ocean views.

📍 Scarboro Surf Life Saving Club | 7.30am start

Email your interest to [email protected]

⏰ EOIs close 15 May
Please include your contact details, short background and proposed topic

Whether you’re early career or well established, we’d love to hear from you.

Please share with your networks 💙

AMSA WA

02/05/2026

Healing Sea Country in Nyinggulu (Ningaloo Reef) means working together.

Led by WAMSI, scientists and experts from the Australian Institute of Marine Science , CSIRO , Southern Cross University and Parks and Wildlife Service, Western Australia are working alongside Traditional Owners and the community to support the regeneration of this extraordinary reef system.

By connecting people, expertise and science, WAMSI helps ensure research supports meaningful, long term outcomes for Nyinggulu and the communities that care for it.

Learn more about the partners involved in the Nyinggulu Coral Larval Enhancement Trial here 👉 https://tinyurl.com/3km5bnju

01/05/2026

Early starts, long days and late nights are all part of research life in the field.

At Nyinggulu (Ningaloo Reef) for our Coral Larval Enhancement Trial, researchers were flown in, loaded boats before sunrise, prepared equipment and all while working around weather, tides and coral spawning events to collect critical samples.

This work is hands on and time sensitive, and it relies on the dedication of people who are deeply committed to understanding and supporting reef recovery.

Behind the science are real people, doing the work that makes this research possible.

Find out more about the project here 👉https://tinyurl.com/bddu62kk

Early starts or late nights, which do you remember most from fieldwork?

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Image 3 credit- Brooke Pyke Photography

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Fairway Entrance 4
Perth, WA
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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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http://www.wamsi.org.au/

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