Will the event be live streamed?

YES! The presentations will be live streamed from our Instagram page:

@sharkecologyaustralia

Sharks, whales and jellyfish are iconic marine creatures that spark people's interest in ocean sciences. This interactive and engaging event will bring the experience of marine researchers to lure and submerge young and adult minds into the charisma of marine animals and the science behind them. It will provide new ways to learn about the marine environment through creative presentations and interactive exhibits, bridging the gap between scientists and the local community. The event will also inspire community participation in STEM by highlighting opportunities in local citizen-science projects. It will be free for all ages and held on the Gold Coast at a venue easily accessed by public transport, as well as live streamed for online viewing. 

What to Expect

Speaker’s Schedule

  • 10:00 am Welcome to Country by Uncle John Graham

     10:10 am Uncle John Graham (Griffith University) “First Nations and sea mullet science “  

    10:30 am Dr Johan Gustafson (Shark Ecology Australia) “The secret life of sharks. Behaviours of our urban sharks”  

    11:00 am Dr Kylie Pitt (Griffith University) “The world of jellyfish: the good, the bad and the beautiful”  

    11:15 am Dr Jason Van De Merwe (Griffith University) “Sea turtles: ancient marines of the Sea”  

    11:45 am Dr Jenny Allen (University of California Santa Cruz) “How whales learn to eat: foraging culture in humpback whales” 

    12:00 pm Dr Jonathan Wanderley Layley (Griffith University) “What makes blue jellyfish, blue?” 

    12:15 pm Dr Ana Rubio (Spanish Researchers in Australia Pacific) “Revealing the hidden gems of oysters” 

    12:30 pm Jasmine Rasmussen (Griffith University) “From the trees to the seas” 

    12:45 pm Steve (Sunny) Whitfield (Explora Risk Media) “Remote and extreme health care in marine environments” 

    1:00 pm Sarah McCulloch and Humpbacks and High-Rises (Citizen Science) “The world of whales on the Gold Coast” 

    1:15pm Dolphin Research Australia (Citizen Science) 

    1:30 pm Coral Watch (Citizen Science) 

    1:45pm Ocean Connect (Citizen Science) 

  • Interactive displays showcasing an array of marine research, tools and scientists.

  • Will the event be live streamed? YES! The presentations will be live streamed from our Instagram page: @sharkecologyaustralia

Details

Time: 10:00am to 2pm (AEST)

When: Sunday 20th August 2023

Where: Currumbin RSL (165 Duringan St, Currumbin QLD 4223)

COST: FREE and all ages welcome!

Registration: Not needed.