E-MISA April 2011
Welcome to the April edition of E-MISA.
Recent MISA news and activities include:
Using ecology to help manage dolphins and their ecosystems
Researchers are using aerial surveys, distance sampling, population genetics and spatial modelling as the basis of their research to better understand the ecology of common dolphins in SA. More....
Macroalgae has potential to cut costs for abalone industry
A research project aiming to establish South Australia as the national leader in large-scale macroalgal aquaculture will be developing new products such as macroalgal based abalone feed, potentially saving the industry hundreds of thousands of dollars each year. More....
Breakthrough in breeding of commercial bluefin tuna
A world leading attempt by Clean Seas Tuna in South Australia to commercially breed southern bluefin tuna has overcome a major hurdle by successfully transferring its young fish to sea cages (story in The Australian, March 15, 2011). Link to The Australian website.
Mussel myth busting
A new video by the Australian Mussel Industry Association ends the myth that mussels that don't open when cooked are no good to eat. View video on YouTube.
Environment Institute, The University of Adelaide - Free public events
"Improving community and industry engagement in natural resources management" on April 13, 2011; and "Climate whiplash: What happens AFTER global warming?, presented by Curt Stager on May 17, 2011. More....
School of Biological Sciences Seminar Series (Flinders University)
Dr Mark Stevens from the South Australian Museum will be presenting the next seminar "At the limits of life: biotic diversity in continental Antarctica" on April 14, 12-1pm, Room 103, Biological Sciences, Flinders University. Semester 1 Seminar Series.
Early career research awards - Australian Society for Fish Biology
Early career research and international travel awards from the Australian Society of Fish Biology are now available - applications close soon. More...
Research awards available in Germany
The Sofija Kovaleskaja Award, offered by the Humbolt Foundation is available for young researchers from all of over the world offering attractive career prospects in Germany. More... Information brochure (PDF 357 KB).
Australian Seafood CRC courses
A range of courses are now available, including: consumer research master class; and seafood management development program, as well as investment opportunities. More...
Upcoming events and important dates:
The Austalian Society for the Study of Animal Behaviour Conference, Adelaide, Flinders University, April 11-13, 2011. Call for papers. More....
BIT's 1st Annual World Congress of Marine Biotechnology (WCMB - 2011), Dalian, China, April 25-30, 2011. More....
European Seafood Exposition: the world's largest seafood fair, Brussels Exhibition & Conference Centre, Belgium Brussels, May 3-5, 2011. More...
Fish Diversity and Conservation: Current State of knowledge. The Fisheries Society of the British Isles 2011 Annual International Conference, Bournemouth, Dorset, U.K., July 18-22, 2011. More....
Australian Society for Fish Biology 2011 conference, Townsville, Queensland, July 22-24, 2011. More...
Land Ocean Interaction Coastal Zone (LOICZ) Open Science Conference: Coastal Systems, Global Change and Sustainability, Yantai, China, September 12-15, 2011. More...
4th International Oyster Symposium - shellfish futures 2011 "Embracing the Future through Innovation", Hobart, Tasmania, September 15-18, 2011. Early bird registrations available now.
Asian Academy for Heritage Management Asia Pacific Regional Conference on Underwater Cultural Heritage, Mantilla, Philippines, November 8-12, 2011. More...
Australasian Aquaculture Conference and Trade Show 2012, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, May 1-4, 2012 (website not yet available).
International Abalone Symposium: 8th IAS 2012, Hobart, Tasmania, May 6-11, 2012. More...