70 community members gathered at the Busselton Tennis Club to hear about the latest scientific research being conducted in Geographe Bay.
The presentations are available for download:
- Dr Marlene Wesselmann and Caitlyn O’Dea from Edith Cowan University presented findings on 13 years of seagrass research in Geographe Bay.
- Ngari Capes Marine Park Scientist Tanika Shalders from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions presented on Marine Park studies (Download not available)
- OzFish Program Manager for WA Steve Pursell presented on seagrass restoration and fish hotels for freshwater fish and marron.
- Director / Chair Geographe Marine Research Ian Wiese presented on whale research in Geographe Bay.
The KeepWatch seagrass monitoring project is coordinated by GeoCatch and funded by Water Corporation, with in-kind support from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
For more information on KeepWatch seagrass monitoring, click here.