E-MISA June 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? Free symposium….
Seven of Australia's leading researchers will look at the many challenges presented by climate change and the tools and knowledge being developed to help industry adapt, at a special FREE half-day symposium being held as part of the Australian Marine Sciences Association (AMSA) conference in July.
The Symposium called Australian seafood industry response to a carbon-based future, is at the Adelaide Convention Centre, 9th July from 1:30 to 5pm.
To attend your free session you must register with MISA before 8th July.
More information on the carbon-based future session...
Tracking Shortfin Makos
Shortfin Makos are being tracked by researchers in order to better understand their movement, distribution and habitat preferences. More information on Tracking Shortfin Makos...
Another HF Ocean RADAR for South Australia
South Australia (SA) will soon have two HF Ocean RADARs along its coast providing near real time surface currents and wave data covering the entrance to the gulfs and the south-east of SA. More information on the South Australian HF Ocean RADARs...
Macquarie Island fur seals forced to interbreed
MISA/SARDI seal expert Associate Professor Simon Goldsworthy talks about the problems facing the recovery of seal populations on Macquarie Island following the virtual elimination of the population by sealers nearly 200 years ago. Audio and transcript of ABC interview with Assoc. Prof. Simon Goldsworthy.
Ocean glider launched
A high-tech Seaglider, measuring ocean currents, water temperature, turbidity, salinity and the presence of phytoplankton, has recently been deployed off Portland, Victoria. Article published in the Portland Observer, 27th May 2009.
Integrated Marine Observing System - Data user workshop
The Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) observes the oceans around Australia providing data to support research on many of the critical marine issues facing Australia, including climate change and sustainability of ecosystems. A workshop is being held aimed at increasing the awareness and use of the high quality data, facilitate communication within the marine science community and enable participants to examine practical examples of the data. More information on the IMOS Data User Workshop...
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.