If you are in the Busselton area come along and learn more from the researchers themselves about the incredible changes to the WA marine environment and how you can help them to understand our changing ocean.

Research scientists from the Department of Fisheries and the University of Western Australia will provide information about oceanographic conditions associated with the WA marine heatwave, changes in fish distributions; implications for fisheries; and opportunities for community involvement in monitoring these changes through Redmap.

When: Wednseday, 8 May, 2013

Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm

Where: Bayview Geographe Resort (Spinnaker Room) 555 Bussell Hwy, Busselton

To book a place email Kirrily Hastings or phone 9752 2152. Registrations are essential and light refreshments will be provided.

 

Speakers include:
Dr Alan Pearce, Department of Fisheries WA
‘Oceanographic conditions associated with the recent marine heatwave off south Western Australia.’
Dr Tim Langlois, The University of Western Australia
‘How heatwaves can change fish distributions in south-west Australia’
Dr Nick Caputi, Department of Fisheries WA
‘Climate change trends off the WA coast and implications for fisheries’
Mike Burgess, Department of Fisheries WA
‘Recruiting citizen scientists to help reveal marine species range shifts – Redmap Australia’