E-MISA June 2010
Welcome to the June edition of E-MISA.
Recent MISA news and activities include:
Why marine parks?
South Australia’s 16 new multiple-use marine parks aim to conserve biodiversity, protecting the environment, and supporting commerce and recreation. More….
Bio-Process Modelling Workshop
To improve the efficiencies and reduce the costs of manufacturing processes, attend this workshop at Flinders University, 22-23 July 2010. Registrations close 2 July 2010. More….
Southern Australian Integrated Marine Observing System – Official Launch
Providing unprecedented insights into the role of the Southern Ocean on our climate, ecosystems and food production, SAIMOS was launched last week. More…
The Australian Seafood CRC Innovation Award
In recognition of a series of research breakthroughs in the breeding and rearing of SBT, the Australian Seafood CRC was awarded a prize for Excellence in Innovation. More….
Nuffield Australian Farming Scholarships
Interested in learning about progressive primary production practices? Consider a Nuffield Australian Farming Scholarship. Applications close on 30 June 2010. More…
Australian Seafood CRC PhD opportunities – Applications open
“Fishing-to-market: product quality based harvest strategies to increase profitability for greenlip abalone”, based at the Lincoln Marine Science Centre, Port Lincoln. Anticipated start date: September 2010. More….
“Molecular assessment of spawning cues in temperate abalone”, available through Flinders University and CSIRO. More…
Seafood business skills 101
Join John Whiteoak in module 4 of the Seafood CRC’s Professional Diploma in Entrepreneurship to improve your business by focusing on its human resources. This free workshop is being held in Brisbane, 18-20 June 2010. More…
DAFF/FRDC grants for Aquatic Animal Health Training
$212,000 is available over 3 years for aquatic animal health training. More…
The Jane Gillooly Memorial Award
Nominations are being sought from early career female scientists based in South Australia working in the earth/natural environment/spatial sciences, to further their scientific career. More…
Upcoming events and important dates
2010 Ridley Aqua-feed Prawn and Barra Conference, Sofitel, Broad Beach, Gold Coast, QLD, 3-6 August 2010. CALL FOR PAPERS. More…
International seafood and health conference “The wonders and opportunities of our oceans”, Melbourne Conference and Exhibition Centre, Victoria, 6-9 November 2010. More….
Ecosystems 2010: Global progress on ecosystem-based fisheries management, 8-11 November 2010, Anchorage, Alaska. More….
Seminars at Flinders, School of Biological Sciences - 2010 timetable.
Seminars at the Lincoln Marine Science Centre, Port Lincoln – 2010 timetable
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.
Don't forget to visit our website at www.misa.net.au
Contact: Stephen Madigan, Key Program Manager, MISA
E-mail: stephen.madigan@sa.gov.au
Phone: 08 8207 5490