Forum bookings have had an upsurge in the last few days as people realise it is only days away now. We can still take bookings up until Friday afternoon but if you want to join us and mingle with the presenters during lunch, you need to register by Thursday. All attendees must fill in…
Read more →Exciting news! You can now register and pay for the Marine Science Forum online. Come along on the 4th and 5th of May for a wet and wild weekend hearing about exciting research relevant to the Sapphire Coast. Have a look at the Who Cares Forum Program to see the variety of presentations being held…
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There is some very interesting reading in the latest report from the National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility (NCCARF). The report, entitled “South East Coastal Adaptation (SECA): Coastal Urban Climate Futures in SE Australia from Wollongong to Lakes Entrance” includes case studies on Wollongong, Sussex Inlet, Batemans Bay, Narooma, Eden, Mallacoota and Lakes Entrance…
Read more →Unfortunately we have a late change to our Marine Science Forum program. Dr Pia Winberg, who was scheduled to speak at 11.30am on Saturday 4th May will now be presenting at 9am on Sunday 5th May. Dr Steve Eggins and Kate Holland will present their talk ‘Why put the acid on Twofold Bay’s planktonic…
Read more →In the lead up to our Annual Marine Science Forum on the 4th and 5th May, we will feature a post about each of the scientists presenting this year. Kylie Owen, PhD Candidate, Cetacean Ecology and Acoustics Laboratory, School of Veterinary Science, University of Queensland. Kylie Owen knew from a very young age that she…
Read more →Thanks to our partnership with Simon Mustoe, founder of wildiaries, you are invited to join an amazing journey along the east coast of NSW: East Coast Odyssey. Simon was one of our presenters at the 2010 SCMDC Marine Science Forum (have you booked for the 2013 Forum? coming soon!). This is a rare opportunity to participate in a life-changing…
Read more →SCMDC Marine Scientist Sheree Epe was recently invited to attend a ClimateWatch Marine workshop held at the University of Technology Sydney. This workshop brought together scientists, marine educators and representatives of both government and community organisations and was a great opportunity to provide input into the development of the new ClimateWatch Marine project. ClimateWatch…
Read more →In the lead up to our Annual Marine Science Forum on the 4th and 5th May, we will feature a post about each of the scientists presenting this year. Dr. Scott Ling, Marine Ecologist, Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania. My research experience spans a broad range of marine ecological investigations…
Read more →The ‘Who Cares?’ Marine Science Program can be downloaded here. Register before Friday 19th April for Early Bird Discounts – download your Registration Form and get it in!
Read more →On Saturday April 13 the staff of the Discovery Centre embarked on a road trip to Narooma to train as whale rescuers with ORRCA (Organisation for the Rescue and Research of Cetaceans in Australia). The training included a morning of theory on marine mammal identification and rescue which we all found very informative and all managed to learn…
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