AMSA WA

This year’s AMSA Rottnest Student Workshop exceeded all expectations, and we couldn’t be more grateful.

Seeing every ticket sold and such an incredible turnout reminded us just how powerful this community is.

None of this would have been possible without the amazing support of our event sponsors WAMSI and O2 Marine, and our prize sponsors Hydrobiology, OzFish Unlimited and Paramount Importance. Thank you for believing in our vision and investing in students and future leaders.

We were also incredibly fortunate to hear from an inspiring group of guest speakers representing a range of leading organisations, including:

- Dr. Jenny Shaw (WAMSI)

- Paul Day (O2 Marine)

- Dr. James Keating (Hydrobiology)

- Dr. Fiona Webster (DWER)

- Dominic Holland (OzFish Unlimited)

- Dr. Will Robbins (DBCA)

- Alysia Woodward (SRL Consulting)

- Dr. Alexandre Siqueira (ECU)

Thank you for sharing your experiences, insights, and advice with our students.

A massive shoutout too to our committee members, Caitlyn and Penelope, and our Student Reps for the passion, commitment, and hard work that brought this event to life. The countless hours behind the scenes absolutely paid off 👏

And finally, to every single attendee, thank you for showing up with energy, curiosity, and enthusiasm. You are what made this event truly special.

This is exactly what student leadership and community are about 💙

Already counting down to the next one

We celebrated World Ocean Day early last week, with Western Australian Marine Science Institution, by having breakfast together and hearing from local WA marine researchers. There was a terrific turn out, showcasing how ocean health is at the forefront of so many minds. 💙

Happy World Ocean Day 💙

We can’t wait to see everyone at tonight, from 5pm, at our AMSA WA stall. Come chat about marine science with us, and ask any ocean questions you may have!

Didn’t manage to register online? Get to Gage Roads (Fremantle) early to secure your spot

We can’t wait to hear from tonight's speakers, check out the other stalls, and talk to all of you.

Event info: https://gageroads.com.au/event/wa-world-ocean-day/

In late April, we held our annual AGM and Student Prize Night, bringing together members of the WA marine science community for an evening of updates, discussion, and outstanding student research presentations.

A special thank you to our guest speakers, Arani Chandrapavan (DPIRD) and Tom Holmes (DBCA), for sharing valuable insights into the impacts of recent marine heatwaves and the future of WA’s marine ecosystems.

We would also like to thank Elemental Consulting Services for generously sponsoring this year’s Student Prize Night and helping us celebrate emerging marine scientists.

Congratulations to all of our student finalists for delivering outstanding presentations, and especially to our award winners:

🏆 First Prize: Laura de Silva-Beiter
🥈 Runner-Up: Grady Duffy
👏 People’s Choice Award: Clement Tremblin

It was fantastic to see so many members of the WA marine science community come together for an evening of research, discussion, and networking. We look forward to seeing you at future AMSA WA events! 🌊🐠🔬

Reminder...Western Australian Marine Science Institution and AMSA WA's World Oceans Day Breakfast is tomorrow morning.

We are excited to hear about a range of marine science from our speakers, as well as from our keynote speakers - Kurt Krispyn, Dr James Tweedley and WAMSI’s own Dr Jenny Shaw.

🎟️ This event is now sold out, reflecting the incredible interest in ocean science and conservation.

You can still join the waitlist here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gTzpk45Q

World Oceans Day Breakfast Celebrate World Oceans Day 2026 with coffee, cinnamon scrolls and rapid‑fire marine science talks; plus live music, door prizes and a beach clean‑up

For those attending Gage Roads Freo's World Ocean Day event, make sure to stop by the AMSA WA stall. We look forward to discussing everything ocean and science with you all 🐬🦀🌏

World Ocean Day at Gage Roads Freo 🌊

Join us this World Ocean Day for an evening of ocean stories, connection, and community—proudly supported by Jock Clough Marine Foundation and Gage Roads Brew Co.

Good conversations, great beer, and even better company—right by the water 🌅

We’re excited to reveal our 2026 panel themes:

🐠 Wild West Waters — shaped by isolation, diversity & discovery

🪸 Turning Tides — exploring ocean change and the opportunities to respond

Plus, there’s plenty happening on the night:

🎶 Live music from Rick Webster

🍺 Limited-edition World Ocean Day beer

🦞 Pop-up exhibitions & interactive art

🐚 Epic info stalls

Register via the link below and keep an eye out, expert panellist announcements coming soon 👀

https://events.humanitix.com/wa-world-ocean-day-2026

Come down, learn something new, and celebrate the ocean with us 🌊

Do you research an ocean animal with hidden or under appreciated intelligence? If you said yes, we want to hear from you!

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