E-MISA October 2009
Welcome to E-MISA, Marine Innovation South Australia's (MISA) electronic newsletter, reporting on the latest developments of MISA partners, keeping stakeholders up-to-date with current research results presented in MISA Snapshots.
Recent MISA news and activities include:
Western blue groper research – state of the art
Cutting edge acoustic technology is being used to secure the future of the iconic Western blue groper. More…(102KB .PDF)
Shark tagging with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)/National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
Paul Rogers (Research Scientist & PhD candidate, SARDI/Flinders University) joined American scientists to conduct an annual juvenile shark survey in the Southern California Bight using a MISA Travel Grant. Read more about this work on Paul’s blog.
SAIMOS Science Plan and Five Year Strategic Plan 2009-2013 “Building on our strengths”
Significant marine science questions posed by the community are outlined in a recent document produced by South Australia’s key ocean observing network, the SA Integrated Marine Observing System (SAIMOS). Observing strategies needed to address these questions are detailed with an emphasis on the integration between the biological and physical aspects of oceanography. More…(751KB .PDF).
Upcoming events and important dates
SARDI Aquatic Sciences Open Day, 22 November 2009, West Beach, Adelaide. More….
The Commonwealth Fisheries Research Advisory Body (ComFRAB) is calling for research proposals relating to Commonwealth fisheries. The closing date for full proposals is 27 November 2009. More…(160KB .PDF).
“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.
Call for papers – deadline 7 November 2009. More…(598KB .PDF)
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.
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.