Month: December 2017

Indi Hodgson-johnston1, Tim Moltmann1,2 1Integrated Marine Observing System, Battery Point, Australia, 2National Marine Science Committee, Battery Point, Australia Abstract The National Marine Science Plan (NMSP) 2015-2025 has the intent of creating an explicit focus on a sustainable blue economy throughout...
  • December 19, 2017
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Ms Anne Leitch1 1Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia Abstract Caravan parks and camping grounds on coastal Crown land are well known for the important role they play in terms of social and economic benefits in terms of tourism, lifestyle, affordable...
  • December 19, 2017
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Miss Megan Dykman1, Mr Vishnu Prahalad2 1NRM North, Launceston, Australia, 2University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia Abstract A nationally listed threatened community, Temperate Coastal Saltmarsh plays many vital ecological roles, including providing habitat to unique and diverse assemblages of birds and...
  • December 19, 2017
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Mr Gildas Colleter1, Mr Shanon Hunt2 1JBP, Lvel 2, 433 Boundary Street, Spring Hill, Australia, 2City of Gold Coast, Po Box 5042 Gold Coast Mail Centre, Australia Abstract Beach nourishment is a key adaptive strategy to address some of the...
  • December 19, 2017
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Mr Adam Knapp, Ms Emily Maher, Mr Geoff Park, Ms Anna Roberts, Ms Carole Sweatman 1Queensland Farmers’ Federation, Brisbane, Australia Abstract Government environmental funding is typically provided to regional natural resource management (NRM) or industry organisations who work with local...
  • December 19, 2017
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Ms Phebe Bicknell1 1Cardno, Melbourne, Australia Abstract There is an expectation for coastal managers and planners to use the best available data and knowledge to inform their decision making in managing, adapting and protecting our coastlines. Technical experts are regularly...
  • December 19, 2017
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Dr Ben Arthur1, Mr Ben Rae1 1CSIRO Marine National Facility, Hobart, Australia Abstract The Marine National Facility (MNF) offers Australia’s future marine scientists, managers, and teachers unique education and training opportunities on board the world class research vessel Investigator. Teachers...
  • December 19, 2017
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Ms Zoe Cozens1 1Parks Australia, Marine Protected Areas Branch, Kingston, Australia Abstract Parks Australia manages more than 3 million square kilometres of Australia’s ocean, in 58 marine parks located in Commonwealth waters around the country. In recognition that Indigenous people...
  • December 19, 2017
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Dr Belinda Yaxley1 1Petuna Aquaculture, Devonport, Australia Abstract Working within Australia’s coastal zone, the salmon Industry has a responsibility to manage the marinescapes where salmon production occurs. Independent third-party certification provides salmon aquaculture with a platform that independently assesses the...
  • December 19, 2017
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Ms Margie Jenkin1 1Tasmanian Land Conservancy, Lower Sandy Bay, Australia Abstract Connecting people with the environment is critical to progress nature conservation and the work of the Tasmanian Land Conservancy (TLC). Discovery days on our private reserves provide opportunities for...
  • December 19, 2017
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