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SUMMARY:NSW Oyster Conference - WISA Breakfast event
DESCRIPTION:Planning is well underway for the 2026 Oyster Conference to be held in Merimbula between the 26-28th May. Sponsorship opportunities will be announced in early 2026\, with delegate ticket sales expected to open in late February. \nIt’s shaping up as a cracking 2.5 day conference with field trips\, a trade evening\,  the return of a shed social night (featuring oyster olympics)\, conference sessions\, dedicated time for hot-topic discussion\, a gala dinner with expanded awards categories\, and plenty of opportunities for networking and learning. Save the date now! \nWISA will be hosting a Breakfast Event with a Panel of Speakers – If you would like to be involved please don’t hesitate to reach out to Jane Cowan eo@womeninseafood.org.au \nIf you have any questions about the Conference please contact Andy Myers (0488656366 / Andy@oceanwatch.org.au). \nFind out more here
URL:https://seachangeaustralia.org/event/nsw-oyster-conference-wisa-breakfast-event/
LOCATION:Tasmaia
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SUMMARY:2026 NSW OYSTER Conference
DESCRIPTION:Planning is well underway for the 2026 Oyster Conference to be held in Merimbula between the 26-28th May. Sponsorship opportunities will be announced in early 2026\, with delegate ticket sales expected to open in late February. \nIt’s shaping up as a cracking 2.5 day conference with field trips\, a trade evening\,  the return of a shed social night (featuring oyster olympics)\, conference sessions\, dedicated time for hot-topic discussion\, a gala dinner with expanded awards categories\, and plenty of opportunities for networking and learning. Save the date now!   \nUntil then\, if you have any thoughts on the conference\, or want to express you interest in getting involved in some way e.g. participating in the trade show\, sponsoring a social event\, or hosting a workshop\, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Andy Myers (0488656366 / Andy@oceanwatch.org.au).  \nFind out more here
URL:https://seachangeaustralia.org/event/2026-nsw-oyster-conference/
LOCATION:Tasmaia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260429T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260429T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083706
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SUMMARY:The future of Tasmania’s crowded ocean
DESCRIPTION:Join the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) for a discussion on the future of Tasmania’s crowded ocean. \nThe future of Tasmania’s crowded ocean\nPresented by the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering\, Australian Academy of Science and the Royal Society of Tasmania\, this event will bring together leading scientific experts to explore the rapid changes occurring in Tasmania’s marine environment and the implications for fisheries\, aquaculture\, coastal communities and the state’s economy. \nTasmania’s waters are warming faster then almost anywhere else in the Southern Hemisphere\, driving significant ecological and economic changes. Through expert presentations and discussion\, this event will examine the shifting marine ecosystem\, the increasing prevalence of harmful algal blooms and how science-based tools can help governments\, industries and communities prepare for the future. \nThe program will feature insights from: \n\nDr Alistar Hobday FTSE on the changing climate and changing activities around Tasmania.\nProfessor Gustaaf Hallegraeff FTSE on Harmful Algal Blooms – what are they and why do they seem to be on the rise?\nDr Beth Fulton FTSE FAA on what the future may look like for Tasmanian waters and how can science-based tools can help us prepare for it.
URL:https://seachangeaustralia.org/event/the-future-of-tasmanias-crowded-ocean/
LOCATION:Sir Stanley Burbury Theatre\, University of Tasmania\, Sandy Bay\, Tasmaia\, 7005\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260423T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260423T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083706
CREATED:20260326T050055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T050055Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR Exploring the edges: What our research is revealing about uncharted climate futures
DESCRIPTION:When: Thursday 23 April 2026\nTime: 12pm AEST\nRegister here > \nAccess to high resolution climate data across Australia has transformed how we understand the risks ahead. Yet as researchers work with increasing levels of detail in the data\, they’re discovering important knowledge gaps; signals that suggest our current projections may not be capturing the full spectrum of possible futures. Understanding other plausible futures matters. Preparing Australia for climate risk means looking beyond the conventional outlooks and asking: what might we be missing? \nIn this upcoming webinar\, Hub researchers will unpack what we know with confidence\, where uncertainties remain\, and why a range of possible futures should be considered. Participants will hear how scientists are exploring climate futures outside the currently modelled range\, and how this work is helping decision-makers think more broadly and plan more robustly. \nOur speakers will take a deeper dive into two critical emerging themes. First\, they’ll examine how real world observations of Pacific Ocean warming differ from modelled projections and what those differences may mean for Australia’s future climate. Second\, they’ll explore what current research tells us about global temperature overshoot scenarios and the implications for risk assessment and resilience planning. Together\, these perspectives offer a clearer\, more nuanced picture of the challenges we need to be ready for. \nJoin us for this important conversation and equip yourself with the latest thinking on Australia’s future climate. Register now to secure your place >
URL:https://seachangeaustralia.org/event/webinar-exploring-the-edges-what-our-research-is-revealing-about-uncharted-climate-futures/
LOCATION:Tasmaia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260423T120000
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DTSTAMP:20260404T083706
CREATED:20260327T031604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T031604Z
UID:3651-1776945600-1776949200@seachangeaustralia.org
SUMMARY:Exploring the edges: What our research is revealing about uncharted climate futures
DESCRIPTION:Access to high resolution climate data across Australia has transformed how we understand the risks ahead. Yet as researchers work with increasing levels of detail in the data\, they’re discovering important knowledge gaps; signals that suggest our current projections may not be capturing the full spectrum of possible futures. Understanding other plausible futures matters. Preparing Australia for climate risk means looking beyond the conventional outlooks and asking: what might we be missing? \nIn this upcoming webinar\, NESP Climate Systems Hub researchers will unpack what we know with confidence\, where uncertainties remain\, and why a range of possible futures should be considered. Participants will hear how scientists are exploring climate futures outside the currently modelled range\, and how this work is helping decision-makers think more broadly and plan more robustly. \nOur speakers will take a deeper dive into two critical emerging themes. First\, they’ll examine how real world observations of Pacific Ocean warming differ from modelled projections and what those differences may mean for Australia’s future climate. Second\, they’ll explore what current research tells us about global temperature overshoot scenarios and the implications for risk assessment and resilience planning. Together\, these perspectives offer a clearer\, more nuanced picture of the challenges we need to be ready for. \nJoin us for this important conversation and equip yourself with the latest thinking on Australia’s future climate.
URL:https://seachangeaustralia.org/event/exploring-the-edges-what-our-research-is-revealing-about-uncharted-climate-futures/
LOCATION:Tasmaia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260325T063000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260325T080000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083706
CREATED:20260316T011700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T011729Z
UID:3626-1774420200-1774425600@seachangeaustralia.org
SUMMARY:Defining "Fishery Sensitive" Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal
DESCRIPTION:Fishermen and their representatives have been working through the Fishery Friendly Climate Action Campaign in partnership with the Responsible Offshore Development Alliance (RODA) and three regional coastal/ocean acidification networks to define core principles of “fishery sensitive” marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR). In this webinar\, we will describe a set of 17 fishing industry roundtables that we held on this topic in 2025\, and then share RODA’s new “Guidance for Fishery-Sensitive mCDR” memo series\, which was developed by the project partners based on fishermen’s input. \nAgenda \n\nIntroduction to mCDR (Gabby Kitch)\nRoundtables: what we did\, what we learned (Sarah Schumann)\nIntroducing the “Fishery Sensitive mCDR” Guidance Memo Series (Fiona Hogan and Darcy Dugan)\nWhat else is the fishing community doing regarding mCDR?\nICES Working Group on Interactions between mCDR with Ecosystems\, Fisheries\, and Aquaculture\nCommunity Leaders and mCDR (CLaM) project in Alaska (Theresa Peterson\, Kinsey Brown\, and/or Danielle Ringer)\nmCDR Literacy Course for Commercial Fishermen (Sarah Schumann)\nQ&A and Discussion
URL:https://seachangeaustralia.org/event/defining-fishery-sensitive-marine-carbon-dioxide-removal/
LOCATION:Tasmaia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260320T020000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260320T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083706
CREATED:20260311T015950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T020021Z
UID:3623-1773972000-1774022400@seachangeaustralia.org
SUMMARY:Topics at the nexus of climate change\, fisheries\, and blue foods
DESCRIPTION:Data Discovery and Knowledge Networks to Support Informed Fisheries Management \nPresentation 1: Salmon Data Discovery Tool\, presented by Katie Barnas (NOAA) and Monica Diaz (PSMFC) \nPresentation 2: North Pacific Ocean Knowledge Network\, presented by Kathryn Berry (BECI / PICES)
URL:https://seachangeaustralia.org/event/topics-at-the-nexus-of-climate-change-fisheries-and-blue-foods/
LOCATION:Tasmaia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260313T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260313T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083706
CREATED:20260210T002604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T002604Z
UID:3393-1773410400-1773414000@seachangeaustralia.org
SUMMARY:Futures of Seafood: Pathway to a thriving Australian seafood community
DESCRIPTION:Futures of Seafood: Pathway to a thriving Australian seafood community\n\nThe Futures of Seafood Study set out to deliver an industry-informed program of work to support the transition to a secure\, resilient and thriving Australian seafood community. \nPlease join Seafood Industry Australia and the Blue Economy CRC for this webinar as we take you through the draft roadmap. This roadmap has been informed by the collection of a comprehensive evidence base including integrated spatial mapping\, economic modelling\, scenario analysis and consultation with industry all across Australia. \nThe webinar will cover: \n\nHigh-level outline of key components within the roadmap\nElements where feedback is sought and how you can get involved\nNext steps\n\n“Futures of Seafood. Wild catch. Aquaculture. Recreational. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders” was supported by funding from Fisheries Research and Development Corporation\, Blue Economy CRC\, the Department of Agriculture\, Fisheries and Forestry\, and Department Climate Change\, Energy\, Environment and Water. It has received countless in-kind contributions from Australian Fisheries Management Forum members\, industry\, and research partners. \nRegister here
URL:https://seachangeaustralia.org/event/futures-of-seafood-pathway-to-a-thriving-australian-seafood-community-2/
LOCATION:Tasmaia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260309
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260314
DTSTAMP:20260404T083706
CREATED:20260217T233857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T233857Z
UID:3423-1773014400-1773446399@seachangeaustralia.org
SUMMARY:2026 BioInnovation Festival
DESCRIPTION:The BioInnovation Festival is a groundbreaking\, five-day event that brings together the brightest minds in life sciences to celebrate innovation\, investment\, and collaboration. Spanning across medical\, health\, agriculture\, aquaculture\, and broader biological science sectors\, this inaugural festival provides an unparalleled platform for exploring cutting-edge technologies\, forging valuable partnerships\, and driving the bioinnovation ecosystem forward. \nJoin us for five days of innovation\, insights\, and connection at Western Australia’s premier life sciences event\, running 9–13 March 2026 across Perth and the South West. \nExperience:\n50+ world-class speakers across Health & Medical and Aquatic & Agricultural streams\nStartup Alley and a vibrant Exhibition Hall showcasing cutting-edge innovations\nNetworking opportunities with WA’s life sciences leaders\, innovators\, and investors\nSatellite events across the region for deep-dive learning and collaboration\nWhether you’re a founder\, researcher\, investor\, or industry professional\, the BioInnovation Festival is the place to connect\, learn\, and be inspired.\nSecure your spot today!
URL:https://seachangeaustralia.org/event/2026-bioinnovation-festival/
LOCATION:Tasmaia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260310
DTSTAMP:20260404T083706
CREATED:20260220T033913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T034025Z
UID:3484-1772841600-1773100799@seachangeaustralia.org
SUMMARY:Tasmania's Seafood Festival
DESCRIPTION:This brand-new event is splashing into the Hobart waterfront over the March long weekend to celebrate world-class seafood\, local producers\, and the waterfront community.\n \nProudly presented by Mures Tasmania\, and sponsored by TasPorts\, this free three-day festival will turn Victoria Dock into a buzzing seaside playground filled with delicious food & drink stalls\, live entertainment\, and plenty of family-friendly fun. \nA whole crew of seafood stars are hitting the festival main stage to talk & taste all things ocean! \n\n\n\n\nFrom 12-3pm each day\, head to the main stage for tuna carvings\, oyster splitting\, indigenous abalone and much more! Check out the full tide of events in our program\, and don’t miss your chance to sample the catch of the day straight from the stage.
URL:https://seachangeaustralia.org/event/tasmanias-seafood-festival/
LOCATION:Victoria Dock\, Dunn Place\, Hobart\, Tasmania\, 7000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260225T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260225T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083706
CREATED:20260210T002714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T002714Z
UID:3395-1772028000-1772031600@seachangeaustralia.org
SUMMARY:Futures of Seafood: Pathway to a thriving Australian seafood community
DESCRIPTION:Futures of Seafood: Pathway to a thriving Australian seafood community\n\nThe Futures of Seafood Study set out to deliver an industry-informed program of work to support the transition to a secure\, resilient and thriving Australian seafood community. \nPlease join Seafood Industry Australia and the Blue Economy CRC for this webinar as we take you through the draft roadmap. This roadmap has been informed by the collection of a comprehensive evidence base including integrated spatial mapping\, economic modelling\, scenario analysis and consultation with industry all across Australia. \nThe webinar will cover: \n\nHigh-level outline of key components within the roadmap\nElements where feedback is sought and how you can get involved\nNext steps\n\n“Futures of Seafood. Wild catch. Aquaculture. Recreational. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders” was supported by funding from Fisheries Research and Development Corporation\, Blue Economy CRC\, the Department of Agriculture\, Fisheries and Forestry\, and Department Climate Change\, Energy\, Environment and Water. It has received countless in-kind contributions from Australian Fisheries Management Forum members\, industry\, and research partners. \nRegister here
URL:https://seachangeaustralia.org/event/futures-of-seafood-pathway-to-a-thriving-australian-seafood-community-3/
LOCATION:Tasmaia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260219T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260219T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083706
CREATED:20260217T232911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T232911Z
UID:3419-1771513200-1771516800@seachangeaustralia.org
SUMMARY:Aquaculture for the future 2026 outlook: What’s in store for WA aquaculture?
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday 19 February at 12pm AWST\, join ACWA’s discussion on what aquaculture operators should have on their radar for 2026. We’ll hear from industry experts on recent developments in aquaculture – including innovation\, research\, and the latest in WA management and regulation. 
URL:https://seachangeaustralia.org/event/aquaculture-for-the-future-2026-outlook-whats-in-store-for-wa-aquaculture/
LOCATION:Tasmaia
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260219T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260219T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083706
CREATED:20260202T223234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T223234Z
UID:3289-1771506000-1771509600@seachangeaustralia.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Preparing for a more volatile future
DESCRIPTION:Details\nAcross Australia\, devastating bushfires\, floods\, a marine heatwave and enormous harmful algal bloom are affecting communities and wildlife. While natural disasters have long shaped this country\, climate change is increasing their frequency and intensity\, creating a more volatile future. \n  \nWhat does it take to prepare for a future shaped by more frequent disasters and a changing climate – and build resilience for people and nature? \n  \nIn this interactive webinar\, experts will share practical insights on what the future holds and how Australia can strengthen disaster readiness and response – drawing on lessons from events such as bushfires and marine heatwaves – while also addressing the often-overlooked mental health impacts of these events. \n  \nThe webinar will include a Q&A session. \n  \nRegister for the event here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/22c8e5c4-ca2e-4603-b15d-01e44f15116f@fea0918e-fa13-41bf-affb-5f7ef42ce0c6
URL:https://seachangeaustralia.org/event/webinar-preparing-for-a-more-volatile-future/
LOCATION:Tasmaia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083706
CREATED:20260217T023333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T023333Z
UID:3413-1771498800-1771506000@seachangeaustralia.org
SUMMARY:Modeling the impacts of climate change on oceanic processes and fisheries: Upwelling systems as natural laboratories for understanding climate change impacts on marine ecosystems and fisheries
DESCRIPTION:Presentation 2: Upwelling systems as natural laboratories for understanding climate change impacts on marine ecosystems and fisheries \nEastern Boundary Upwelling Systems (EBUS) are highly productive and highly variable ocean systems. Forage fish in EBUS represent some of the world’s most important fisheries resources\, while playing a key role in the food-web as prey for other fish\, seabirds and marine mammals. Understanding how the climate-driven variations and shifts in temperature\, planktonic productivity\, and oxygen conditions affect ecosystem functioning\, fisheries yield\, and fishing-dependent communities in EBUS can therefore help us to better understand the resilience of marine fisheries systems to climate change. This presentation will discuss process-based ecological models for the California Current (CaCu) and the Northern Humboldt Current (Peruvian) systems\, which link fish population and food-web dynamics fitted to observations\, to climate forcing from regional ocean-biogeochemical models and fisheries impacts. An age-structured Model of Intermediate Complexity (MICE) for the CaCu explicitly represents environmental driving of processes such as recruitment\, food avail-ability\, migration\, and reproduction\, using an ensemble approach to quantify ecological uncertainty. A spatial food-web model (Ecosim-Ecospace) for the Peruvian upwelling system captures environment-driven dynamics in fisheries resources\, trophic interactions and regionally detailed socio-economic scenarios. Using future projections under regionally downscaled Earth system models\, we assess climate-driven shifts in fish productivity\, food-web interactions\, spatial distributions\, and fisheries over the 21st century. The presented models support ecosystem-based fisheries governance and the co-development of adaptation strategies to sustain blue food production under global change. \nWebinar Presenter: Stefan Koenigstein studies marine ecosystems and fisheries\, combining concepts and methods from ecology\, ecophysiology\, and the climate and sustainability sciences to investigate how marine living resources are shaped by environmental and ecosystem conditions\, and impacted by fisheries and other anthropogenic pressures. Dr. Koenigstein uses ecological models as integrative tools to better understand system responses\, feedbacks and possible future trajectories\, incorporating observational and experimental data\, regional ocean and earth system model output\, and stakeholder input. A primary focus of the modeling is on increasing incorporation of biological processes and advancing quantification of uncertainty. Dr. Koenigstein aims to improve the potential of models for extrapolation into the future under multiple global change drivers\, and support the co-development of scientific advice for ecosystem-based governance and adaptation. \nSince 2025\, Dr. Koenigstein has led the newly established Working Group Ecosystems and Resource Sustainability at Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research in Bremen\, Germany. Previously\, Dr. Koenigstein was a Project Scientist at University of California Santa Cruz and NOAA Southwest Fisheries Science Center\, working on multi-species population dynamic models for forage fish species in the California Current. He has worked in interdisciplinary research projects in Peru\, Portugal and Norway\, linking marine ecology to fisheries\, with an additional focus on incorporating local stakeholder input. He has also led the development of an educational table-top/role-playing game for high schools and environmental education groups\, teaching an understanding of ocean systems and their users (www.ocean-limited.com). \n*Note – the time zone may not suit\, but if you register you will be able to receive a link to the recording
URL:https://seachangeaustralia.org/event/modeling-the-impacts-of-climate-change-on-oceanic-processes-and-fisheries-upwelling-systems-as-natural-laboratories-for-understanding-climate-change-impacts-on-marine-ecosystems-and-fisheries/
LOCATION:Tasmaia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083706
CREATED:20260217T023223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T023223Z
UID:3412-1771498800-1771506000@seachangeaustralia.org
SUMMARY:Modeling the impacts of climate change on oceanic processes and fisheries: Climate change risks for regional marine ecosystems and fisheries
DESCRIPTION:Presentation 1: Climate change risks for regional marine ecosystems and fisheries\nClimate change is affecting ocean temperature\, acidity\, currents\, and primary production\, causing shifts in species distributions\, marine ecosystems\, and ultimately fisheries. Earth system models simulate climate change impacts on physical and biogeochemical properties of future oceans under varying emissions scenarios. Coupling these simulations with an ensemble of global marine ecosystem models has indicated broad decreases of fish biomass with warming. However\, regional details of these impacts remain much more uncertain. Here\, we employ CMIP5 and CMIP6 climate change impact projections using two Earth system models coupled with four regional and nine global marine ecosystem models in ten ocean regions to evaluate model agreement at regional scales. We find that models developed at different scales can lead to stark differences in biomass projections. On average\, global models projected greater biomass declines by the end of the 21st century than regional models. For both global and regional models\, greater biomass declines were projected using CMIP6 than CMIP5 simulations. Global models projected biomass declines in 86% of CMIP5 simulations for ocean regions compared to 50% for regional models in the same ocean regions. In CMIP6 simulations\, all global model simulations projected biomass declines in ocean regions by 2100\, while regional models projected biomass declines in 67% of the ocean region simulations. Our analysis suggests that improved understanding of the causes of differences between global and regional marine ecosystem model climate change projections is needed\, alongside observational evaluation of modelled responses. \nWebinar Presenter: Tyler Eddy is a Research Scientist at the Fisheries & Marine Institute\, Memorial University\, Canada. He is interested in past\, present\, and future human interactions with\, and ecology of\, marine ecosystems. Tyler is a Founding Coordinator of the Fisheries and Marine Ecosystem Model Intercomparison Project (FishMIP)\, a Steering Committee member of the Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Scenario-based Inter-Model Comparison (BES-SIM)\, a Founding Section Editor of PLOS Ecosystems\, and a Visiting Scientist at the Charles Darwin Research Station\, Galápagos Islands\, Ecuador. \n*Note – the time zone may not suit\, but if you register you will be able to receive a link to the recording
URL:https://seachangeaustralia.org/event/modeling-the-impacts-of-climate-change-on-oceanic-processes-and-fisheries-climate-change-risks-for-regional-marine-ecosystems-and-fisheries/
LOCATION:Tasmaia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260219
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UID:3265-1771286400-1771459199@seachangeaustralia.org
SUMMARY:evokeAG. 2026
DESCRIPTION:AgriFutures evokeAG. is Asia Pacific’s annual showcase of bold ideas\, groundbreaking innovations and disruptive science driving agriculture towards a better future. Entering its sixth year\, evokeAG. continues to facilitate investment\, nurture innovation and create impact\, which is reflected in its new evergreen tagline: Invest. Innovate. Impact. Since its inception in 2019\, evokeAG. has brought together over 8\,100 delegates\, 391 investors\, 577 speakers\, and 1\,122 primary producers to drive agriculture towards a better future.
URL:https://seachangeaustralia.org/event/evokeag-2026/
LOCATION:Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre\, 2 Clarendon St\, South Wharf\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3006\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260213T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083706
CREATED:20260210T002418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T002418Z
UID:3389-1770991200-1770994800@seachangeaustralia.org
SUMMARY:Futures of Seafood: Pathway to a thriving Australian seafood community
DESCRIPTION:Futures of Seafood: Pathway to a thriving Australian seafood community\n\nThe Futures of Seafood Study set out to deliver an industry-informed program of work to support the transition to a secure\, resilient and thriving Australian seafood community. \nPlease join Seafood Industry Australia and the Blue Economy CRC for this webinar as we take you through the draft roadmap. This roadmap has been informed by the collection of a comprehensive evidence base including integrated spatial mapping\, economic modelling\, scenario analysis and consultation with industry all across Australia. \nThe webinar will cover: \n\nHigh-level outline of key components within the roadmap\nElements where feedback is sought and how you can get involved\nNext steps\n\n“Futures of Seafood. Wild catch. Aquaculture. Recreational. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders” was supported by funding from Fisheries Research and Development Corporation\, Blue Economy CRC\, the Department of Agriculture\, Fisheries and Forestry\, and Department Climate Change\, Energy\, Environment and Water. It has received countless in-kind contributions from Australian Fisheries Management Forum members\, industry\, and research partners. \n\nRegister here
URL:https://seachangeaustralia.org/event/futures-of-seafood-pathway-to-a-thriving-australian-seafood-community/
LOCATION:Tasmaia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260212
DTSTAMP:20260404T083706
CREATED:20251221T231415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T224531Z
UID:3262-1770595200-1770854399@seachangeaustralia.org
SUMMARY:World Seafood Congress
DESCRIPTION:The World Seafood Congress (WSC) brings together global seafood trade leaders\, policymakers\, and experts to explore the latest innovations\, sustainability practices\, and emerging trends impacting on safe sustainable seafood trade. Organized by the International Association of Fish Inspectors (IAFI)—a globally recognized NGO affiliated with the United Nations—WSC sets new benchmarks for global seafood trade\, fostering collaboration\, innovation\, and progress.
URL:https://seachangeaustralia.org/event/world-seafood-congress/
LOCATION:Chennai Trade Centre\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu\, India
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