The effect of climate change on large ocean-based North West Shelf industries, such as coastal engineering and fisheries, will be the focus of a symposium to be held at The University of Western Australia.

Hosted by UWA and the Western Australian Marine Science Institution (WAMSI), the symposium, Marine Science for Offshore and Coastal Engineering, will feature discussions by the University's most senior ocean engineering researchers as well as experts from around Australia.

They will present the latest information on how oceans are being monitored and what is happening in the wake of climate change and increased industry, aquaculture and tourism.

For more information, visit http://www.wamsi.org.au/event/oceanography-symposium-uwa There is no charge for attendees but registration should be made by emailing Kay: hornk@sese.uwa.edu.au

WHAT: WAMSI Marine Science for Offshore and Coastal Engineering Symposium

WHEN: 1pm - 6pm, Tuesday, 25 August

WHERE: The University Club of Western Australia (Hackett Drive Entrance 1)

Media references

Sue McKenna (WAMSI) (+61 4) 24 196 771
Janine MacDonald (UWA Public Affairs)  (+61 8)  6488 5563  /  (+61 4) 32 637 716