Sydney Institute of Marine Science
@SIMS_Australia
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The Sydney Institute of Marine Science is a world-leading marine science institute and the principal marine research facility in NSW.
Mosman, Sydney
Joined June 2015
We are thrilled to announce that SIMS will be partnering with @NSWDPE, @tarongazoo, and NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service in a $9.1 million NSW Gov initiative to restore Sydney Harbour – Seabirds to Seascapes.
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Our seahorse hotels from the Sydney Seahorse Project got a shoutout in @NatGeo ! Check out number 7 😃 #SIMSAustralia #SydneySeahorseProject #SeahorseHotels @mitch_brennan @MartinaADoblin @daveharasti
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Last night marked the final session in our series with @WaverleyCouncil, and what a night! 🌊✨ Early-career researcher @mitch_brennan presented on his work from the Sydney Seahorse Project—a joint effort by SIMS & @UTS_Science to protect our endangered White's Seahorses 🐴💙
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We’re thrilled to announce the latest step in the Cockatoo Island Marine Restoration Pilot, a partnership between SIMS & the @harbourtrust ! Check out this @Channel7 exclusive! @tanya_plibersek @CariocaMayer @MartinaADoblin @janetcarding @LivingSeawalls
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We are thrilled to be a part of this effort!
We’re proud to announce a significant step in the Cockatoo Island Marine Restoration Pilot Project — a collaboration between @SIMS_Australia (SIMS) and the Harbour Trust.
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Yesterday, we led the 'Caring for Sydney Harbour' tour during the Global Nature Positive Summit aboard Tribal Warrior's Lady Northcott. Our SIMS scientists got to share their work restoring marine life in Sydney Harbour on an international stage. Check out our IG post for more!
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Dr. Clive McMahon, Science & Operations Manager for the IMOS animal tagging program at SIMS, was featured in an @abcnews article on Sammy, an elephant seal making waves in Portland! Check out the article here #MarineScience #ElephantSeal #SIMS #IMOS
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The Aboriginal Education Consultative Group Inc. recently stayed at Land's Edge, just across the road, for a three-day STEM focussed retreat. SIMS had the privilege of hosting a day focused on marine science for Aboriginal youth. @VanessaPirotta @nswaecg @P_Restore
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Excited to highlight the research of Annemie Rose Janssen, a PhD candidate at Macquarie Uni, studying golden kelp's resilience to climate change & urbanisation. 🌿 Her research will uncover kelp’s potential as a nature-based solution to create resilient underwater gardens. 🌍💧
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ICYMI: Yesterday our Project Manager @Paco_mttzb was on ABC news talking about Project Restore. Check our the video below to see the full interview! #restoration #seagrass #marinescience @P_Restore
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This Threatened Species Day, we're excited to share a glimpse into our fieldwork with SIMS researchers! 🌿 We’re proud to contribute to the protection and recovery of vulnerable animals and their habitats. 🌱🐠 #ThreatenedSpeciesDay2024 #ConservationInAction
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Meet the man who's turning seals into oceanographers! 🦭📡 For this staff highlight, we’re excited to feature Dr. Clive McMahon who advances ocean observation through innovative animal-borne sensors. His work enhances our understanding of global climate and its impact. 🌊
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Meet the "Tetracycline Tubbies" - PhD Candidate Monique Webb from @Sydney_Uni is diving into the mysteries of the red sea urchin, H. tuberculata (aka Tubbie) By using oxytetracycline, she tracks their growth rates & seasonal fluctuations. We are keen to see what she uncovers!🔬
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UTS Fish Ecology Lab and SIMS and Project Restore researchers Gigi Beretta and Dave Booth were awarded first prize in the Valerie Taylor Ocean Prize for 2024 for their UTS Sydney Seadragon Census at a ceremony last Friday night at the Australian National Maritime Museum.
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🌊 We were thrilled to host Susan, an intern from Purdue University via the CIEE program! Susan dove right into exciting and challenging projects. From cataloging specimens to biodiversity surveys, she made a real impact. 🌱 A big thanks to Susan for her hard work and enthusiasm!
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A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at Q Station for our National #ScienceWeek event on integrating Traditional Knowledge into marine science! Special thanks to the Gamay Rangers, @InspiringNSW, and the Ian Potter Foundation. We are excited for next year already! 🌟
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🚨 Less than a week away from our #NationalScienceWeek event at Q Station, Manly, on Tues 13 August! Explore “species survival” through the lens 🔍 of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) in marine science. Don’t miss this unique opportunity! RSVP now:
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Excited about the Sydney Seahorse Project’s “super” seahorse releases? 🐎🌊 Join us at our #ScienceWeek event on 13 Aug! Hear from experts about 2023 findings, 2024 plans, and partnership with Traditional Owners, the Gamay Rangers. Don’t miss out! 🔗:
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Meet the panel for our upcoming National #ScienceWeek event on Tuesday 13 August! 🎉 Join us for an expert discussion on "Species Survival - More than Just Sustainability" through Traditional Ecological Knowledge integration in marine science. 🔗 RSVP:
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Are you curious how climate change impacts our marine environments? Join Catalina (USyd), Luke (MQU) & Sophie (UNSW) for insights into: 🌱 Conserving underwater forests 🦠 Warming seagrass ecosystems 🪸 Cold-water corals 📍 Bondi Pavilion, 6pm 🔗 RSVP:
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For this highlight, we’re excited to feature the dedicated RA behind @LivingSeawalls, Janine. Janine manages fieldwork to monitor expanding installations. She also mentors students, inspiring future ocean changemakers. Join us in celebrating her dedication to restoration! 🌊🦪
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