E-MISA November 2009
Welcome
Welcome to E-MISA, Marine Innovation South Australia's (MISA) electronic newsletter, reporting on the latest developments of MISA partners.
Recent MISA news and activities include:
SARDI Aquatic Sciences Open Day
More than 5000 enjoyed discovering what goes on in our seas and rivers at the 2009 SARDI Aquatic Sciences Open Day. More….
Upcoming events and important dates
“Sustainable Aquaculture of the Bluefin and Yellowfin Tuna – Closing the Life Cycle for Commercial Production”. The Second Global Centre of Excellence Symposium of Kinki University 2009. SARDI Aquatic Sciences, Adelaide, Australia, 1- 2 December 2009.
More…(598KB .PDF).
The seal of superlatives: life-history, ecology and management of the Australian sea lion. Seminar by A/Prof Simon Goldsworthy (SARDI). Wednesday 2 December 2009, 12pm – 1pm, Room 103, School of Biological Sciences, Flinders University. More….
SA branch of Australian Marine Sciences Association (AMSA) Annual General Meeting & Special Seminar “Seafood – Production to Plate”, 4 December 2009, 5pm – 9pm. SARDI Aquatic Sciences Lecture Theatre, 2 Hamra Ave, West Beach. More….
Global Biosecurity Conference 2010: safeguarding agriculture and the environment will provide governments, agricultural industries and environmental organisations with an opportunity to come together to discuss and explore best-practice scientific and regulatory strategies to tackle pre-border, border and post-border risks. Brisbane Exhibition Centre, 28 February - 3 March 2010. More….
“South Australian Fisheries Research Advisory Board Key Dates for 2010”, now available on the MISA website. These dates highlight the close off dates for researchers seeking FRDC fisheries & aquaculture funding for 2011/12. More….
MISA Update
The October 2009 MISA Update is now available (567KB .PDF).
The MISA Update includes the latest information on: scientists’ calls for the seafood industry to prepare for climate change; shellfish food safety; aquatic biosecurity; yellowtail kingfish production; advances in oceanography research to boost South Australia’s Aquaculture Industry; and MISA awards.
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 (300KB .PDF). Hard copies are also available from the SARDI Aquatic Sciences Library.