Britta Denise Hardesty1 CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere1 Abstract Marine debris or is a globally recognised environmental issue of increasing concern. Marine ecosystems worldwide are affected by human-made refuse, much of which is plastic. This anthropogenic waste comes from both land...
- February 23, 2018
Zsuzsa Banhalmi-Zakar1 College of Science and Engineering,James Cook University Abstract Helping coastal communities adapt to the impacts of climate change is a key challenge in Australia and many countries overseas. Contrary to many other nations, coastal protection and management is...
- February 22, 2018
Dr Ian Cresswell1 1 CSIRO1 Abstract While coastal systems play a key role in the culture, economy and environment of Australia, perhaps the least understood of all Australian coastal systems are its mangroves and salt marshes. One key aspect of...
- February 8, 2018
Ms Christine Coughanowr1 1CEO, Derwent Estuary Program Abstract The Derwent estuary lies at the heart of the Hobart metropolitan area and is home to 40% of Tasmania’s population, as well as a major centre for commerce, recreation and tourism. The estuary...
- February 4, 2018