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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.

There is no charge for attendees but registration should be made by emailing Kay: [email protected]

The details of the Symposium are as follows:
Date: Tuesday, 25 August
Time: 1pm - 6pm
Venue: The University Club of Western Australia (Hackett Drive Entrance 1)

For more information, visit the website .

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Magdalena Matuszczyk / [email protected] / 6488 4277