11.30 - 12.30 Concurrent workshops on life and science in the frozen south

11.30 · Dana Bergstrom, Australian Antarctic Division: Adaptations of plants to the subantarctic
· Nick Gales, Australian Antarctic Division: Antarctic ecosystems
12.00 noon
· Garry Davidson, University of Tasmania, Geology Department: The oceanic crust and smoke stack communities in the southern ocean
· Marilyn Boydell, Past station leader: Life and living in the Antarctic

12.45 pm Depart the University for lunch and a chance to enjoy the colour and excitement of Hobart's famous Salamanca Market

2.00 pm Afternoon excursions to:
· Scientific research facilities
Tasmanian Aquaculture & Fisheries Institute
Australian Antarctic Division, Krill Aquarium

· Public facilities
Antarctic Adventure - Carmel
The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens

· Woodbridge Marine Discovery Centre 6.00 pm Cocktail Party at Government House - hosted by His Excellency, the Governor of Tasmania, Sir Guy Green 7.30 pm Travel by Double Decker bus to Dinner at one of Hobart's famous waterfont seafood restaurants: Mures Upper Deck

Mures Restaurant

Sunday 14th September Bringing the Sea into the Classroom 8.30 am Conference Breakfast and MESA AGM 9.30 am Keynotes: · Mark Rodrigue, Marine Parks, Victoria: Educating for Victoria's Marine National Parks & Marine Sanctuaries · Caroline Sutton, CSIRO Marine: Science in Salamanca · Barry Bruce, CSIRO Marine: Neale and Heather - Sharks in the Classroom!

diving in Tasmania

10.30 am Bob Moffatt, Wet Paper Publications: Marine Science -A New Classroom Resource 10.35 am Morning tea and displays including: · Barry Peters: Coast Songs for Kids · Liz Haywood, Australian Antarctic Division: Classroom Antarctica · Finding Nemo - educational activities - Angela Colliver - GBRMPA 11.10 am Launch of AUSMEPA's new education kit Marine Pests & Threats 11.30 - 12.30 Concurrent workshops on Marine Educational resources 11.30 am · Ingrid Albion, Nature Conservation Branch: Whales and rescues in the classroom · Barb Jensen & Mike, AUSMEPA: Web resource on Marine Pests & Threats · Angela Colliver, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority: GBRMPA's Reef Guardian School program · Thomas Moore, CSIRO Marine: Coastview - science in the surf 12.00 pm · Ingrid Albion, Nature Conservation Branch & Woodbridge Marine Discovery Centre: Marine Pests - a unique school-based monitoring project · Billy Harass, Webmanager: MESA website & resources - how to get involved · Bob Moffatt, Wet Paper Publications: What resources can I recommend to Primary & Secondary schools to get them started in Marine Education · National Oceans Office: A National Education strategy - needs & resources 12.30 pm Lunch including: · Double Helix Drama Performance 1.30 pm Conference Farewell - Mark Rodrigue, National President MESA 1.45 pm Afternoon excursions: · Woodbridge Marine Discovery Centre · Techniques in marine art · Kayaking with Roaring 40's · Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery SOCIAL PROGRAM Public Slide Show “Port Davey – a unique marine environment” Friday 12th September, 7.00pm to 9.00pm An exciting slide show of the amazing ecosystem in Port Davey Cost – Included in your registration fee Government House Reception Saturday 13th September, 6.00pm to 7.00pm His Excellency, the Honourable Sir Guy Green, AC, KBE, CVO, Governor of Tasmania, and Lady Green, have kindly offered to provide a Reception at Government House. Transport provided from the three nominated conference Hotels to Government House from 5.30pm. Only those who indicate on the Registration Form that they wish to receive an invitation to Government House will be issued with an offi cial invitation. Cost – By invitation only Dress – Jacket and tie required by gents please Conference Dinner – Mures Upper Deck Restaurant Saturday 13th September, 7.30pm to late (immediately following the Reception at Government House). Mures is one of our most famous seafood restaurants located on Hobart’s waterfront. Fine Tasmanian food, wine and dancing will be a highlight of the evening. Cost – Full delegates – included in your registration fee (food, fi rst drinks and entertainment) Day Delegates & Guests – $55.00 per person