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Jul 26 2020

Corals & the Rowley Shoals

Corals & the Rowley Shoals
Presenter Kathryn Dyball

Learn what exactly corals are, the threats they face in the Kimberley region and why they are so important to our oceans and life on earth. Kathryn Dyball completed a Bachelor of Science majoring in Marine Science and a minor in Ecosystem Management at Murdoch University. Since then, her work has taken her to Ecuador, South Africa, Rottnest Island and Shark Bay but her greatest interest is in the magnificent corals of the Rowley Shoals in Broome. Being one of the last pristine reefs in the world, she was drawn to its beauty and found herself eager to learn more about the corals that support the ecosystem.

All participants have the chance to win a whale watching voucher for 2 people with Absolute Ocean Charters valued at $238!

Where Main Hall, Notre Dame University
88 Guy St, Broome
When Monday 3rd August, 6-7.30 pm
Free Gold coin donations welcome
www.roebuckbay.org.au


Sep 26 2019

Wet Season activities in Broome

October 3, 2019
Wet Season activities in Broome

David Murray has worked with Bureau of Meteorology as a Technical Observer in the Kimberley for the last 12 years, during which time he learned how to take lightning photos. A great way to learn all about how to observe and understand Broome’s wet season.

David will speak about weather, answer questions on how to take photos of lightning, what types of lightning there are to take photos of, where storms mainly happen around Broome and the Kimberley, the best direction to travel to the storm, why storms die down when they get to the coast and the settings for your camera!

All participants have a chance to win an amazing photo (30 x 75cm) donated by Richard Young Photography, beautifully framed by Kimberley Kolors.

The Science on the Broome Coast event is an initiative of the Roebuck Bay Working Group and Yawuru Land and Sea unit and sponsored by Inspiring Australia, Rangelands NRM with support from the Federal Government National Landcare Program, Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, University of Notre Dame, Broome Community Resource Centre and National Science Week.

When October 3, 2019 6-7.30pm
Where The Hall, Notre Dame University, 88 Guy St, Broome
Free    Gold coin donations welcome 🙂


Aug 21 2019

Seagrass: Invisible thread that weaves Roebuck Bay together

The Broome Seagrass Monitoring Program is Broome’s most successful citizen scientist program gathering vital information on seagrass health in Roebuck Bay.

Program coordinator, Fiona West and her team will share information and experiences. An informative and entertaining evening guaranteed. Join the team for muffins, tea and coffee at the end of the presentation BYO keep cup.

The Science on the Broome Coast event is an initiative of the Roebuck Bay Working Group and Yawuru Land and Sea unit and sponsored by Inspiring Australia, Rangelands NRM with support from the Federal Government National Landcare Program, Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, University of Notre Dame, Broome Community Resource Centre and National Science Week.

Where: The Hall, University of Notre Dame, 88 Guy St Broome
When: Thursday 22, 6 – 7:30pm
Free: Gold coin donations welcome


Aug 1 2019

The cane toads are coming…now what

September 2, 2019
The Cane toads are coming… now what?
Presenter Dr Georgia Ward-Fear

How has a toad from the Amazon rainforest successfully invaded Australia? Why does it matter? In the length of one human life time, cane toads in Australia have evolved to become bigger, stronger and faster and their invasion is now halfway across the Kimberley and heading our way.

What is happening with populations of our native animals such as goannas, quolls, snakes and crocodiles who eat cane toads and are killed by their poison? Do they recover in the long term? What is being done to decrease the impact of cane toads in the environment?

This talk will cover current research, what you can do to help and the Cane Toad Coalition – a group of organisations and indigenous cultural groups, working together to roll out the biggest Cane toad mitigation strategy to date.

The Science on the Broome Coast event is an initiative of the Roebuck Bay Working Group and Yawuru Land and Sea unit and sponsored by Inspiring Australia, Rangelands NRM with support from the Federal Government National Landcare Program, Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, University of Notre Dame, Broome Community Resource Centre and National Science Week.

Where Lotteries House, Lot 642 Cable Beach Rd East, Broome
When 2nd September, 6-7.30pm
Free Gold coin donations welcome


Mar 13 2019

Seasonal Climate Forecasting

Love a natter about the weather? Well BOM is coming to Broome to present a free Q & A forum on Seasonal Climate Forecasting and Key Climate Drivers for northern Australia.

The presenters, Dr Matt Wheeler from the Bureau of Meteorology, Dr Chelsea Jarvis & David Cobon from the University of Southern Queensland and Jardine Macdonald from Local Climate Mate, are at the forefront of climate forecasting and research so the forum will be fascinating.

When   April 1, 2019 6-7.30pm
Where  The Hall, University of Notre Dame, 88 Guy St, Broome
Free      Put on by Rangelands NRM & Science on Broome Coast

 

 


Nov 20 2018

Indigenous Saltwater Group

 

In 2015, a committed group of Indigenous saltwater managers from communities along the Kimberley coastline came together, with support from the WA Marine Science Institution, to deliver the ground breaking Kimberley Indigenous Saltwater Science Project.

With a charter of supporting best practice marine monitoring, research and management across the Kimberley, ISWAG plays an important role in Indigenous management of saltwater Country in our region.

Where The Hall, University of Notre
Dame, 88 Guy St Broome
When Wed Nov 28, 6 – 7:00pm
Free Gold coin donations welcome

 


Oct 30 2018

Sawfish Stories

October 9, 2018
SAWFISH STORIES FROM ‘TEAM SAWFISH’

Scientists and Nyikina Mungala Rangers will provide a fascinating presentation and Q & A on sawfish in the Fitzroy River, Kimberley WA.

Where The Mangrove Hotel
47 Carnarvon Street, Broome
When Friday, November 9, 6 – 7:30pm
Free
More www.likenowhereelse.org.au/sawfish_stories 


Sep 20 2018

Microblitz: Citizen Science To Dig

September 26, 2018
MICROBLITZ: CITIZEN SCIENCE TO DIG!

With the help of MicroBlitz citizen scientists, Professor Andy Whitely is mapping the biodiversity, abundance and distribution of microbes in WA’s ancient and unique soils.

Professor Whiteley will discuss the purpose and potential of the MicroBlitz project, then show a chapter of Deborah Koons Garcia’s film, ‘Symphony of the Soil’. Drawing on ancient knowledge and cutting edge science, ‘Symphony of the Soil’ gently unfurls the miracles and mysteries of the ground beneath our feet.

Where The Hall, University of Notre
Dame, 88 Guy St Broome
When Wed Sept 26, 6 – 7:30 pm
Free Gold coin donations welcome
More Info www.roebuckbay.org.au/science-on-the-broome-coast-series/list-of-presentations-from-the-2018-series/ 

 


Aug 16 2018

Birdlife Australia Congress Campout

September 8-9, 2018
BIRDLIFE AUSTRALIA CONGRESS & CAMPOUT

As part of  the Broome Bird Observatory’s 30thanniversary celebrations, there is a wonderful event coming up that will be unashamedly, all about the southwest Kimberley coastal environment, but not solely about shorebirds.

The majority of speakers will be local but there will also be some excellent visiting presenters as well.

Please come and support the Broome Bird Observatory in their 30th year.

Birdlife Australia Congress
Where The Mangrove Hotel
47 Carnarvon Street, Broome
When September 8, 2018
Register broome@birdlife.org.au
(08) 9193 5600


Jun 29 2018

Research of NW Coast

AUGUST 8, 2018
Research to inform sustainable development of the northwest coast

The AIMS North West Shoals to Shore Research Program is a three year region-wide study involving 60 scientists and technical staff.
Peter Farrell will present three themes:
– Seabed biodiversity along an ancient coastline
– Threatened species
– Rowley Shoals atolls
Dr Mark Meekan (leading marine noise studies) will present on impacts of seismic surveys on fish and pearl oysters.

Where The Hall, University of Notre Dame, 88 Guy St, Broome
When Wednesday August 8, 6 – 7:30pm
Free Gold coin donation welcome


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