oin our roving Curious Climate scientists, Gretta and Chloe as they share their insights on the success of the Curious Climate mission with the new UK based SWIPE SciComm magazine.
Read the article here
IMAS Director and CMS member Professor Catriona Macleod has studied seaweeds as ecosystem health indicators for many years and is interested in how we can use seaweed to clean up nutrients in our coastal systems. In this article, she talks about how the Marine Bioproducts Cooperative Research Centre has opened her eyes to the huge diversity of Australian seaweeds and their many amazing applications.
Seaweed is increasingly seen as a solution to many of the world’s most pressing problems. Interest in farming seaweed has exploded.
There’s such a wide range of applications, from fertilisers to foods, bioplastics, textiles, supplements and carbon sinks. It’s hard to think of another substance with so much potential.
Can seaweed save the world?
Read the full article here at the Conversation.com.
Tasmania’s first behavioural insights research lab has been launched in Hobart at the University of Tasmania.
The Tasmanian Behavioural Lab will provide businesses, not-for-profits, and government departments across the state with access to behavioural science consultancy, research and training to improve the lives of Tasmanians.
Learn more here.
Communities around the world will observe International Day of Women and Girls in Science on Saturday 11 February 2023. This year’s focus is the contribution of women in science to tackling the UN sustainable development goals; working towards clean, sustainable and healthy cities and communities, as well as using science to enhance our relationship with water.
Mibu Fischer is a marine scientist with CSIROs Environment sitting in the Sustainable Marine Futures Program, and an affiliate with CMS. The majority of her work focuses on exploring inclusion and respect for Indigenous Science and Knowledge within academia. Read her blog post on amplifying Indigenous voices here.
Supported by CMS, this film explores Tasmanian Aboriginal connection to kelp forests. The film also features CMS affiliate Dean Greeno, and was released January 6th at an amazing launch event. Watch the film and see the pics here.
This article features the Curious Climate Tasmania project and its recent awards.
This article also features results from Emma Hamasaki’s 3rd year research project, supervised by CMS members Dr Rachel Kelly and Dr Aysha Fleming.
Read article here
The Curious Climate Schools project, led by CMS member Chloe Lucas and Gabi Mocatta was highlighted in the article "Q&A: School students’ connecting with experts on climate change", in Teacher Magazine.
Find more about the Curious Climate Schools project.
The journal One Earth put together a collection of their key articles that highlights the challenge we face, the shortcomings of past efforts, and potential solutions to help ensure we are successful in bending the biodiversity curve and achieving the 2050 vision. Several of Assoc Prof Vanessa Adams papers were featured, and one from CMS Director Prof Gretta Pecl that was published together with our Future Seas and Species on the Move Collaborators Dr Tero Mustonen and Chief Edwin Ogar.
Find the collection here: https://www.cell.com/one-earth/collections/biodiversity-conservation
The Centre for Marine Socioecology is looking for a new Executive Support Officer.
The Executive Support Officer works under the broad direction of the CMS Director and Deputy Director providing high-level support and advice that support the operations of the CMS and facilitates the achievement of our mission. This includes financial management, documentation management, workplace health and safety responsibilities, project management, regular liaison with the university and other external stakeholders, planning of events, and coordination of communication across the different components of the Centre.
Please find more information about the role, selection criteria and how to apply here.
Applications close: 14 Dec 2022 Tasmania Daylight Time
