Posts by Jane Lyons
Forge magazine on the blue economy boom
Forge magazine, which focuses on innovation, entrepreneurship and wealth creation, has published a special feature on the economics and sustainability of oceans. Publisher David Haratsis believes that no other Australian business magazine has ever devoted as much space to the topic in a single issue. Four Australian universities feature in this special edition of Forge,…
Read MoreNMSC’s 2016 National Research Infrastructure Capability submission
The National Marine Science Committee (NMSC) has submitted its response to the 2016 National Research Infrastructure Roadmap Capability Issues Paper. The Paper sets out the proposed capability requirements that will inform the development of the 2016 Roadmap. It has been accompanied by extensive consultation with key stakeholders from late July to early September 2016. This broad…
Read MoreWA launches Blueprint for Marine Science Initiative
The Western Australian Blueprint for Marine Science Initiative, launched today, guides the foundation of a long-term collaboration between all sectors operating in the marine environment. This Implementation Strategy is the third stage of an end-user led process to ensure a strategic approach to marine science that supports industry, community and government activities off the coast…
Read MoreBlue economy on the global agenda
The blue economy has been a headline issue at two recent international ocean science and technology conferences, clearly demonstrating that it is a global agenda. The 2016 Ocean Sciences Meeting was held in New Orleans during February, with over 4,000 ocean scientists in attendance. Dr Rick Spinrad, Chief Scientist of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric…
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