Abstracts of Conference Papers
Saturday - Keynote Speakers
Linking Scientists with the Community
Associate Professor John Sherwood
Deakin University,
School of Aquatic Science and Natural Resource Management
John Sherwood is an Associate Professor in
Deakin University School of Aquatic Science and Natural Reources Management.
He is based in the rural coastal city of Warrnambool in western Victoria.
As an environmental chemist John has carried
out research into links between physical and chemical processes in estuaries
and their biological communities. This work has made him increasingly
aware of vulnerability of these ecisystems and their need for sustainable
management. Currently john is on the national council of the Australian
Marine Sciences Association and is active in several local community organisations
focussing on the environment
The Panel
Topic for disscussion:
"Current Research Case
Studies"
Dr. Greg Jenkins , MAFRI, Queenscliff
King George Whiting
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Greg and his team at Queeenscliff have been
trying to solve one of the reat mysteries of this fish which is popular
with recreational and commercial fishers. Greg has shown the life cycle
of whiting to have some dependance on seagrass habitats such as Swan Bay
and is concerned about degradation of such habitats.
Kyne Krusic-Golub, MAFRI, Queenscliff
Fish Aging
Kyne is a member of a team in the Central
Aging Facitity of MAFRI where assessment of fish ages is determined through
a study of ear bones called otoliths. The information collected through
their research is vital to fisheries managers in determining management
strategies.
Sophie Creet - MESA, Tasmania
Antarctic Research
Sophie has spent some time on a research
trip to Antarctica and is now interested in working to bridge the gap
between science and the community's understanding of the frozen continent.
Dr. Patrick Coutin, MAFRI, Queenscliff
Recreational Fisheries
Pat’s recent work has been trying to asses
the impact of recreational fishing on fish populations. His innovative
work using the internet and other means has provided some strategies for
trying to manage fish stocks for both recreational and commercial fishing.
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