E-MISA July 2009
Welcome
Welcome to E-MISA, Marine Innovation South Australia's (MISA) electronic newsletter, reporting on the latest developments of MISA partners, with a particular focus on keeping stakeholders up-to-date with current research results presented in MISA Snapshots.
Recent MISA news and activities include:
How will the Australian seafood industry manage as the impacts of climate change start to bite?
Seven of Australia's leading researchers came together as part of a MISA sponsored symposium, held in conjunction with the recent AMSA conference, to look at the many challenges presented by climate change and to consider the tools and knowledge being developed to help industry adapt.
Chefs reveal their thoughts on local seafood
In a first for South Australia, the Eherenberg-Bass Institute (University of SA) looked at factors influencing South Australian eateries when purchasing seafood. More….
Reduce costs and preserve quality through improved processing practices
South Australian Research and Development Institute’s new process engineer, based at the South Australian Food Centre, is saving seafood businesses’ time and money by identifying inefficient practices and plant layouts. More….
Selective breeding boosts abalone growth and farm profitability
Abalone growth rates and profitability in Australian farms can be significantly enhanced through selective breeding programs, according to the results of South Australian Research and Development (SARDI) research. More….
Launch of the Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) web portal
The IMOS web portal, providing open access to data collected from a range of high tech equipment, including sea gliders, was recently launched in Hobart, Tasmania. Article taken from The Advertiser 30th June 2009.
Welcome to Dr Guido Parra MISA’s new Cetacean Ecologist
Guido has recently taken up a joint SARDI/Flinders University SA position based in Port Lincoln at the Lincoln Marine Science Centre. More….
MISA travel awards granted
MISA has awarded travel grants of up to $1,500 to students to participate in international marine science conferences. More….
MISA Overview - Updated version available
We are now 5 years down the track with MISA and as such an updated MISA Overview, outlining MISA achievements to date; research focus; and future direction, is now available. View a copy of MISA’s Overview. Hard copies are also available from the SARDI Aquatic Sciences Library.
Marine Innovation SA (MISA), an initiative of the South Australian Government, is a partnership between the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI), Flinders University, the University of Adelaide, the South Australian Museum, Primary Industries and Resources SA (PIRSA) and the SA Seafood Industry.
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