Our Marine Science Forums are open to the general public and feature a number of well known researchers giving presentations about their specific area of expertise.

2017 Marine Science Forum

Marine Extremes
From the beach to the deep

June 3 and 4, 2017 at the RSL Club in Merimbula

Join us for a weekend of fun and learning with scientists from across Australia. The speakers will be sharing their unique experiences working with extreme environments ranging from Antarctic colds to volcanic depths.

The weekend features 5 different scientists presenting their research and includes an outdoor excursion to get hands-on with science and then a night out with the forum dinner on the Saturday night.

2017 Speakers:

• Matthew McArthur – freelance ecologist and marine science educator
  It’s the little things that (I) count
• Dr Maria Byrne – Professor of Marine Biology, University of Sydney
  Corals feel it hot hot hot
• Mr Nathan Janetzki – PhD candidate, Flinders University
  Snails know how to rock the heat
• Dr John W. Runcie – Honorary Research Associate, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Sydney
  Photosynthesis under pressure: survival at extreme depths and temperatures
• Dr Iain Suthers – University of New South Wales and Sydney Institute of Marine Science
  The whole enchilada: from ocean production to predation in the East Australian Current

 

 

Forum program 2017

Saturday June 3

Time	Event
9am	Arrival and Registration
9.30am	Introduction
9.45am	Matthew McArthur It’s the little things that (I) count
10.30am	Morning Tea
11.00am	Dr. Maria Byrne Corals feel it hot hot hot
11.45am	Dr. John W. Runcie Photosynthesis under pressure: survival at extreme depths and temperatures
12.30pm	Lunch
1.30pm – 3.30pm	– Soft sediments at Merimbula boardwalk  with Matthew McArthur – Sea snail analysis at Merimbula wharf rocks with Nathan Janetzki
6.30pm	Forum Dinner at Wheelers Seafood Restaurant

 

Sunday June 4

Time	Event
9.00am	Good morning
9.05am	Nathan Janetzki Snails know how to rock the heat
9.50am	Dr. Iain Suthers The whole enchilada: from ocean production to predation in the East Australian Current
10.35am	Morning Tea
11.15am	Broadcast from the Abyss CSIRO Investigator video link up
12.00pm	Thank you and Close

Or download and complete the 2017 Forum Registration-Form

The 2017 forum is co-hosted by the ACT branch of the Australian Marine Sciences Association.

Thank you to Bendigo Bank, REX , the Bega Valley Shire Council, and Merimbula Beach NRMA Holiday Park for sponsoring the 2017 Marine Science Forum.

 

 

 

 

 

We are always looking for researchers willing to present at our forums. If you are interested in presenting, please email: admin@sapphirecoastdiscovery.com.au

Programs from our previous Marine Science Forums can be downloaded. See below:

2009.Hello Nemo Goodbye Kelp Program

2010.SCMDC Living on the edge Program

2011.Food for Thought Marine Science Forum Program

2012.SCMDC Sea Connections Program

2013.Who Cares Forum Program online