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SIMS, achieving excellence in
marine research, education and
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SIMS, achieving excellence in
marine research, education and
community engagement.
Research themes
Urbanisation
Sydney Harbour is Australia's largest, and most iconic, urbanised estuary. This makes SIMS an ideal place from which to understand, and help manage the pressures of urbanisation on the harbour and coastal ecosystems.
Biodiversity
Sydney Harbour is one of the most biologically diverse harbours in the world. SIMS scientists are using both traditional and modern molecular techniques to expand our knowledge of this immense biodiversity.
Climate Change
The oceanography of the east coast of Australia is dominated by the East Australian Current. This current is increasing in strength making South-East Australia a global hot spot for climate change. SIMS is ideally placed for studying the causes and impacts of climate change in marine systems.
Ocean Resources
The ocean provides a wealth of resources for our use. SIMS scientists' research on the sustainable use of ocean resources is comparably broad, ranging from studies of the molecular mode of action of potential new pharmaceuticals to enhancing fish and prawn stocks along our coast.
Marine Management
From exploitation of key fisheries to conservation of endangered species, marine management relies on science to inform policy decisions. SIMS research is playing a critical role in managing our marine environment.
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SIMS in the Sydney Morning Herald
When:
Monday 28th November 2011
Details:
Finding what lies beyond
Read all about the Institute's research from the tropics to Antarctica in a fabulous feature published in the Sydney Morning Herald on Monday 28th November. Learn about the wonder of the annual coral spawn on the Great Barrier Reef, before joining the magnificent seals, seabirds and penguins on their forage in the vast Southern Ocean around Antarctica.
Missed your copy of the Herald on Monday. Take a look at SIMS in the Media.
The Sydney Morning Herald is a Founding Partner of the SIMS Foundation and plays an invaluable role in communicating the Institute's research and in facilitating a strong public engagement.
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SIMS Foundation Newsletter
When:
December 2011
Details:
Want to keep up to date with what’s happening at SIMS? The SIMS Foundation newsletter for December 2011 is now available and can be accessed by clicking on the link below.
SIMS Foundation Newsletter December 2011.
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Seminar - Dr. David Kimbro & Dr. A. Randall Hughes
When:
Wednesday 25th January, 2012, 2pm
Details:
Drs. David Kimbro and A. Randall Hughes from the Florida State University Coastal and Marine Laboratory will be presenting their research in two 30 minute presentations at SIMS.
Dr. Kimbro will be speaking on the "Effects of invasive species and physical forcing on the ecology of fear in estuarine systems", while Dr Hughes will present her research on the "Importance of seagrass genetic diversity for resilience". An abstract and bio for each of the presenters is available by contacting Alana Rooney at SIMS on the address below.
For attendance, please RSVP alana@sims.org.au by Friday 20th January 2012.
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Tony Roach Prize in Marine Environmental Science
When:
Applications close 15th February 2012
Details:
SIMS and the New South Wales Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) are pleased to announce the Tony Roach Prize in Marine Environmental Science. The prize is in memory of Dr. Tony Roach and his long career and contributions to marine science in New South Wales.
The prize will be awarded to the best paper by a young scientist on any aspect of marine or estuarine environmental science, for research done in NSW. The winner will be decided by a selection panel of SIMS and OEH scientists and will receive a cash award of $1,500.
For full details of the prize please see the link. Tony Roach Prize in Marine Science
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Emerald Dinner - Dr. Sylvia Earle
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The inaugural Emerald Dinner supporting the SIMS Foundation was celebrated on Monday 21st November. The 2011 Dinner honoured the achievements of marine scientist, Dr. Sylvia Earle, who was the guest speaker for the evening. Sylvia engaged the 230 dinner guests with stories of a life spent exploring the depths, manning deep sea submersibles, which she likened to driving little sports cars under the water. However perhaps her strongest message was the need to protect our oceans and marine life..... "There is no green if we don't take care of the blue".
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New Masters Program at SIMS
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SIMS has just launched a new Masters Program in Marine Science and Management. The program will be taught as a partnership between four major Australian universities under the framework of SIMS. It is a unique Australian cross-institutional postgraduate marine science program, which will combine each institute's strengths in marine science research and education to provide a truly multidisciplinary learning environment.
Long Term Projects
Facility Upgrade
In 2009 SIMS received $19.5 M from the Commonwealth Education Investment Fund, further augmented by $1.2 M from The Ian Potter Foundation and the NSW Government Science Leveraging Fund, to enhance its facilities. These infrastructure grants have resulted in a world class marine facility.
IMOS
SIMS operates the NSW node of the Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS). IMOS is a nation-wide collaborative program which uses the latest advances in technology to observe the oceans. The program has strong links with similar international programs and agencies.
Sydney Harbour Research Project
SIMS is planning a broad-based multidisciplinary research project. The objectives are to identify, preserve and enhance the resilience of those species and habitats in Sydney Harbour that have high ecosystem and conservation value, and to enhance the capacity of relevant government departments to make key management decisions regarding the Harbour.
