Month: April 2021

Mr Jordan Gacutan1, Ms Edwina Foulsham2, Dr John Turnbull1, Dr Graeme Clark1 1School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of New South Wales, Kensington, Australia, 2Coastal & Marine Unit, Science Division, Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, NSW Government,...

Ms Paula Cartwright1, Dr Peter Fearns2, Professor  Ryan  Lowe1, Dr Mick O’Leary1, Dr Nicola Browne2 1University Of Western Australia, Crawley, Australia, 2Curtin University, Bentley, Australia Abstract: Marine ecosystems in arid tropical north-western Australia are subjected to extreme climate events at...

Dr Alan Briggs1 1Geoparks WA, Perth, Australia Abstract: Bringing communities together to achieve common goals is at the forefront of the role of Geoparks. While geoparks are based on geology they are more than that. Geoparks are bottom-up community based...

Dr Robbi Bishop-Taylor1, Dr Rachel Nanson1, Dr Stephen Sagar1, Dr Leo Lymburner1 1Geoscience Australia, Canberra, Australia Abstract: Accurate, robust and consistent coastline mapping is critical for characterising and managing the impacts of coastal change. Satellite remote sensing provides an unparalleled...

Dr Jaz Lawes1, Shane Daw1 1Surf Life Saving Australia, Sydney, New South Wales Abstract: Environmental impacts of tourism and recreation are complex and often linked to visitor numbers. Associated environmental pressures include pollution, degradation, natural habitat loss, erosion, and increased...

Dr Jaz Lawes1, Shane Daw1 1Surf Life Saving Australia, Sydney, New South Wales Abstract: Rip currents are the predominant swimming hazard on Australia’s beaches, contributing to an average of 21 drowning deaths each year. Surf Life Saving Australia ran a...

Dr Jaz Lawes1, Shane Daw1 1Surf Life Saving Australia, Sydney, New South Wales Abstract: Rock fishing is a popular coastal activity and has been dubbed Australia’s most dangerous sport. Ranked as the third highest cause of coastal drowning deaths it...

Dr Jaz Lawes1 1Surf Life Saving Australia, Sydney, New South Wales Abstract: The presence of marine stingers and their movements can be driven by environmental variables (e.g. currents, wind and wave action) and behaviour (e.g. migration), and anecdotally their prevalence...

Dr Jaz Lawes1, Shane Daw1 1Surf Life Saving Australia, Sydney, New South Wales Abstract: Bystanders who drown attempting a rescue are becoming an increasingly important issue within drowning prevention. In Australia, most of these incidents occur in coastal waterways. This...

Dr Jaz Lawes1, Shane Daw1 1Surf Life Saving Australia, Sydney, New South Wales Abstract: The Australian coast provides many opportunities to explore our environment, with coastal locations identified as the most attractive destinations. Tragically, being in and around water can...