The WAMSI Conference | September 19 & 20, 2011. Maritime Museum, Fremantle

Welcome to the WAMSI Conference

The WA Marine Science Institution (WAMSI) was formed in early 2006 as a unique collaboration of state, federal, industry and academic entities that have come together in a way that supports cooperation and scientific rigour around the strategic marine science needs for the State of Western Australia.  Independent, peer-reviewed public good research has been the hallmark under the banner: Bettter Science, Better Decisions. The WAMSI conference in September is a unique event that represents the culmination and celebration of five years worth of research effort and $87million dollars worth of research projects.

The WAMSI Conference will bring together some of Australia’s most esteemed marine scientists and their teams who together will synthesise for audience members, the remarkable outcomes and achievements of their collaboration.

This conference will provide a unique opportunity for scientists to show their research with users of the information, including managers, decision makers, consultants/ and the community. It will be an invaluable opportunity for all stakeholders influenced by the WAMSI's three key integrating themes – ocean systems forecasting, biodiversity conversation and natural resource management – to participate.

The conference is being staged at the magnificent facilities of the Western Australian Maritime Museum, Fremantle –  where we were officially launched as an institution in 2007. A major marine underwater technology exhibition at the Museum coincides with the WAMSI Conference.  The conference is expected to be fully booked, which means this event will fill fast so please book on-line early and pay for your registration towards costs.

I encourage your participation and look forward to seeing you in Fremantle in September.

Dr Peter Rogers

WAMSI Chair