2018 Science on Broome Coast
APRIL 4, 2018
Rediscovering the Spectacled Hare-Wallaby
Until recently this spectacled wallaby was thought to be extinct in the Kimberley, however in 2015 researchers with the World Wildlife Fund together with Nyamba Buru Yawuru Country Managers discovered the rare marsupial again.
Hear the remarkable story behind the discovery, about the marsupial’s unique biology and what’s being done to protect it into the future.
Where The Hall, University of Notre Dame, 88 Guy Street, Broome
When Wednesday April 4 from 6 – 7.00pm
______________________________________________________________________________________________
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 the 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
______________________________________________________________________________________________
AUGUST 3, 2019
Shorebird’s and Broome Bird Observatory 30th Joint Birthday Party!
A celebration of Roebuck Bay
Did you know that the wonderful Broome Bird Observatory has been perched out on the edge of the Bay for 30 years now? Well it has, so there is a celebration planned and you are invited to come along for a wonderful evening. There will be burgers available, soft drinks, kids activities, live music and great exhibits.
Where Broome Bird Observatory, Crab Creek Road, Broome
When Friday August 3, 5-9pm
___________________________________________________________________________
Exciting news, the Mud and Saltwater Film Fest will be screened at Sun Pictures, the longest running picture theatre (Aug 29-31, 2018).
AUGUST 29, 2018
MUD & SALTWATER FILM ‘PREMIERE NIGHT’
The Mud and Saltwater Short Film Fest run by the Roebuck Bay Working Group, is an incredibly popular event in the Shinju Matsuri program each year in Broome. The program for the 2018 ‘Premiere Night’:
2in2 Films (2 minute films made over 2 days)
PhotoStories (vivid photographic stories)
Short film entries (8 categories):
Roebuck Bay Drama, Doco, Science, Comedy,
Animation, Music Video, All Things MUD.
Kimberley Calling Kimberley region (any genre)
Where Sun Pictures, 27 Carnarvon Street, Broome
When August 29, 2018
_______________________________________________________________
The cinematography in Surviving the Kimberley is awesome, a great film indeed.
AUGUST 31, 2018
MUD & SALTWATER FILM FEST
‘FEATURE FILM NIGHT’
Feature film debut of ‘Surviving the Kimberley’ by first time filmmaker Michael Atkinson (historical adventure story based in the Kimberley). Don’t miss this film, its incredible!
2in2 Films (2 minute films made over 2 days)
PhotoStories (vivid photographic stories)
Award winning entries from 8 categories:
Roebuck Bay: Drama, Doco, Science, Comedy,
Animation, Music Video, All Things MUD.
Kimberley Calling Kimberley region (any genre)
Where Sun Pictures, 27 Carnarvon Street, Broome
When August 31, 2018
____________________________________________________________________________________________
September 8-9, 2018
BIRDLIFE AUSTRALIA CONGRESS & CAMPOUT
As part of the Broome Bird Observatory’s 30th anniversary 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
____________________________________________________________________________________________
September 26, 2018
MICROBLITZ: A CITIZEN SCIENCE PROJECT EVERYONE CAN 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/
____________________________________________________________________________________________
November 26, 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
____________________________________________________________________________
November 28, 2018
KIMBERLEY INDIGENOUS SALTWATER ADVISORY 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