Future changes in the Leeuwin current.



Predicted changes in local coastal and and marine ecosystems in the South West of Western Australia.



South West Catchments Council seminar



Date: Wednesday 23 July, Time: 6 - 8.30pm,



Location: Peel Waterways Centre, Suite 6, 21 Sholl St (Cnr Gibson St) Mandurah

Cost: FREE



The aim of the forum is to discuss:



• Introduced Marine Pests and introduced marine species and their potential effect on the south west

• Future Changes in the Leeuwin Current and its impacts on the South West Marine Environment

• The oceanography of climate change off the coast of WA



6pm  Register



6.30pm  Dr. Fred Wells, Fish and Fish Habitat Program, WA Fisheries and Marine Research Laboratories

•  Introduced Marine Pests and introduced marine species and their potential effect on the south west

•  Current status of situation and how we can minimise the chances of pest entering the marine environment in WA



7pm Dr. Nick Caputi, Supervising Scientist (Invertebrates), Department of Fisheries, Western Australian Fisheries and Marine Research Laboratories.

•  Long term temperature changes in the lower west coast of WA and the effect of climate change on rock lobster stocks.



7.30pm Associate Professor UWA, Anya Waite

•  The oceanography of climate change off the coast of WA.



8pm Coffee and tea and a light supper will be provided



Seating is limited so please RSVP by Monday the 21st of July to:

Lucy Nankervis

Renew Environmental Services

Tel: 0424 342 837

Email:



Thanks to Steve Anderson from Mandurah for this info.....



TerryF

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