The University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) is proud to be recognised as a global leader in marine science, recently ranked 20th in the world by Times Higher Education for impact in UN Sustainable Development Goal 14: Life Below Water.
This half-day event at UniSC’s Moreton Bay campus brings together researchers, community members, industry, environmental managers, and decision makers to share and discuss the latest in marine research.
Presentations will cover a range of topics, from global climate change and practical restoration efforts to iconic species conservation.
Speakers will highlight UniSC's work both in Moreton Bay and beyond, showcasing local expertise, current projects, and future priorities.
Together, we’ll explore what research is needed to help protect and monitor Moreton Bay in the lead-up to Brisbane 2032.
Speakers will highlight UniSC's work both in Moreton Bay and beyond, showcasing local expertise, current projects, and future priorities.
Together, we’ll explore what research is needed to help protect and monitor Moreton Bay in the lead-up to Brisbane 2032.
The event is co-hosted by UniSC, Rotary Redcliffe Sunrise --- (ESRAG) and The Moreton Bay Foundation.
Morning tea will be provided, and attendees will have the opportunity to join a guided tour of UniSC Moreton Bay’s state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, opened just last year.
SHOWCASE THEMES:
- Global Impacts and their local influences
- Local solutions to global problems
- Threatened species as a pillar of marine conservation
SPEAKERS:
- Geoffrey Will, acting Dean, School of Science, Technology and Engineering
- Professor David Schoeman
- Professor Nick Paul
- Associate Professor Kylie Scales
- Associate Professor Javier Leon
- Associate Professor Ben Gilby
- Associate Professor Andrew Olds
- Associate Professor Kathy Townsend
- Associate Professor Dominique Potvin
- Dr Bonnie Holmes
Where to next for marine protection, conservation, restoration and enhancement in Moreton Bay?
- UniSC Research Clusters’ representatives
- Rotary/ESRAG representative(s)
- The Moreton Bay Foundation representative(s)
A member of The Moreton Bay Foundation will share the highlights of the recently developed Blueprint for a Sustainable Moreton Bay 2025–2035.
The Blueprint is a comprehensive plan for a sustainable Moreton Bay --- for both people and nature --- and identifies priority actions for the protection and renewal of Moreton Bay over the coming decade.