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The Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies pursues multidisciplinary research to advance understanding of marine, Southern Ocean & Antarctic environments.
University of Tasmania
Joined January 2015
RT @AustSocFishBiol: #PhD #opportunity: Investigate methods for sea urchin management that improve habitat for the critically #endangered R…
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RT @jaxhalpin: Christmas might be over, but the gifts keep coming for the @AntarcticSciAus geo team! 🪨🎁 Today @IMASUTAS Dr Jodi Fox took d…
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In a new $3.5 million project, IMAS scientists will work w coastal industries, communities & Tasmanian Aboriginal people on a whole-of-reef-ecosystem restoration project to improve the health of Tasmanian reef ecosystems and bring back giant kelp forests
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We're excited to announce that 232 #redhandfish hatchlings are thriving at IMAS in the largest captive breeding event ever achieved for the species! And it's tripled the captive breeding population in Tasmania:
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Red handfish will be spreading their fins in a new breeding node at @seahorseworld at #BeautyPoint Tasmania - and it's a vital step in safeguarding this species from extinction 🐟
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RT @Ant_Partnership: Nearly 500 polar experts from around the country will gather at @UTAS_ in Hobart next week for the inaugural 'Australi…
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Tassies are setting cray pots for rock lobster & diving for abalone. But how often do they do it & are they satisfied with the catch & the health of the fishery? Our latest survey reveals most fishers are seeing stability or improvement🦞Story & report
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Eating seafood is a delicious and nutritious choice but, like many foods, it comes with certain risks. This Australian Food Safety Week, IMAS is urging seafood consumers to ‘keep it nice, put it on ice’. 🦞Read more: 📸 Credit: Shutterstock and IMAS
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RT @Ant_Partnership: How much #carbon is produced by #algae growing in the fast ice around #Antarctica? Led by AAPP, a multi-national team…
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From Sept & Nov each year, millions of #shearwaters return to their breeding islands in southern Australia. Not all will survive this epic 15,000 km journey🪶Here's what we know & are yet to learn about this annual mortality & what to do if you find one:
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This week, Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek visited IMAS Taroona! Professor Sean Tracey had the opportunity to showcase our restorative aquaculture efforts aimed at supporting the Maugean Skate and Red Handfish🐟🪸🐡
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Our talented IMAS Master’s candidates have crafted seven engaging workshops, and YOU are invited to join the conversation! 🐋 🌊Join our leading experts as they explore Conflicting Perspectives on Access to Marine Resources in Tas on Oct 21. ⭐️Learn more:
My pleasure to invite you to a Master’s candidate-led sworkshop: "Shift it! Conflicting Perspectives on Access to Marine Resources in Tasmania." Join us for a thought-provoking and impactful discussion. With guest experts @miburose Jemina Stuart-Smith, Phil Boyd & Corrine Condie
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RT @Ant_Partnership: 2⃣ Scientists from @AusAntarctic, AAPP and @IMASUTAS use satellite imagery to monitor the location of emperor penguin…
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RT @anzic_iodp: Students! Don't miss this amazing opportunity for at-sea training! With @CSIRO @IMASUTAS
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RT @CommsEarth: 📣Climate change is likely to impact #coastal trace element #contamination through natural processes, such as river runoff a…
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RT @Ant_Partnership: 🌡️ Team from AAPP, @IMASUTAS, @AntarcticSciAus, @BOM_au & @CSIRO publishes in @CommsEarth first research comparing how…
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RT @Ant_Partnership: Congratulations to AAPP/@UTAS_ scientist Edward Doddridge, honoured by the Aust Institute of Policy and Science as Tas…
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