E-MISA February 2010
Welcome
Welcome to the February edition of E-MISA, Marine Innovation South Australia's (MISA) electronic newsletter, reporting on the latest developments of MISA partners.
Recent MISA news and activities include:
Seafood Industry News – out now
The Seafood CRC and MISA have recently commenced a new project delivering relevant research information to members of the CRC Oyster Consortium as a short, news style video (1-2 mins in duration) sent as a web link to mobile phones. View video and research fact sheets.
Keeping fish fresh
Researchers are rapidly cooling fish, reducing spoilage, improving product quality and extending shelf life to potentially increase profits for one of Australia’s largest fisheries. More….
Flow-ice demonstration
A practical demonstration of Beluga Ice™ technology, a form of pumpable ice, is being held at the SA Food Centre (Regency International Centre), Days Rd, Regency Park, Adelaide on Monday 29 March 2010, 3-5pm. More….
Fresh Science applications are now open
Fresh Science funds media training for early-career scientists. 16 early-career scientists will take part in the ‘communication boot camp’, providing the opportunity to present their work to the media, schools and the public. More….
Climate change seminar
“After Copenhagen: Looking for real solutions”. James Hansen, one of the world leading scientists on climate issues will be speaking at the Adelaide Convention Centre, 11 March 2010, 7-9pm. Tickets are $22. Ticket information and more….
The Prime Minster’s Prizes for Science – 2010: Nominations are now open
The Australian Government awards five annual prizes for outstanding achievements and excellence in science and teaching. These awards are the most prestigious and significant of their kind in Australia. Each award comprises an embossed medallion, with matching lapel pin in jarrah presentation case, and cash prizes totalling $A500,000. More….
Seafood CRC Diploma in Entrepreneurship – Module 1
Module 1 of the Seafood CRC Professional Diploma in Entrepreneurship ‘Creative thinking and entrepreneurship’ kicks off in Brisbane, 26-28 March 2010. If you have an existing seafood or fishing business and want to get some business tips, have an idea for a new product or process, or just want to learn some business skills in a seafood context, then consider attending this free workshop. Please note that flexible options for the Seafood CRC Professional Diploma in Entrepreneurship are also available. More….
Upcoming events and important dates
SARDI seminar. Craig Stevens, Marine Physics, New Zealand National Institute for Water and Atmospheric Research is giving a seminar at the South Australian Research and Development Institute on “The hydrodynamics of open-water shellfish aquaculture”. SARDI Aquatic Sciences, Conference Room, 2 Hamra Ave, West Beach, SA, 1 March 2010, 3pm.
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….
Seafood Directions 2010 ‘Connecting the Supply Chain’. The Sebel Albert Park, 65 Queens Rd, Albert Park, Melbourne, Victoria, 14-16 April 2010. More….
Australasian Aquaculture 2010 International Conference and Trade Show. The Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart, Tasmania, 23-26 May 2010. More….
OCEANS ’10 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Conference, showcasing Australia’s capabilities in marine science and ocean engineering. Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney, NSW, 24-27 May 2010. More….
Ecosystems 2010: Global progress on ecosystem-based fisheries management, 8-11 November 2010, Anchorage, Alaska. Ecosystem 2010 will bring together fishery scientists, managers, and stakeholders from around the world to share insights into the current status and future prospects of ecosystems based fisheries management. More….
Free SMS alert option now available
If you want a free monthly SMS alert sent to your mobile phone with the headlines from the latest E-MISA, please send your mobile phone number in an e-mail to Jane Ham (jane.ham@sa.gov.au).
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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E-mail: stephen.madigan@sa.gov.au
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