01-05 December 2025
INCOIS, Hyderabad, India.
| Abstract Submission No. | ABS-07-0076 |
| Title of Abstract | Collaborative partnerships addressing complex challenges off the coast of Western Australia |
| Authors | Jenny Shaw, Alicia Sutton*, Luke Twomey |
| Organisation | WAMSI |
| Address | WAMSI IOMRC, Fairway Perth, Western Australia, Australia Pincode: 6011 E-mail: jenny.shaw@wamsi.org.au |
| Country | Australia |
| Presentation | Oral |
| Abstract | Cutting-edge science and effective partnerships are needed to deliver practical solutions for marine and coastal management. The Western Australian Marine Science Institution (WAMSI) leads large scale collaborative marine science programs to deliver independent evidence-based advice through better science, data integration and stakeholder engagement. Three WAMSI programs are used to demonstrate the success of multi-institution partnerships including 1) a UN Ocean Decade and IIOE-2 endorsed marine heatwaves project in the eastern Indian Ocean that aims to develop practical tools to forecast extreme ocean temperatures and their impacts, 2) a rigorous science program with over 150 scientists that informs an environmental impact assessment for the largest proposed port off the coast of Western Australia, and 3) an innovative ⿿Shared Environmental Analytics Facility⿿ that integrates diverse data and modelling frameworks to deliver timely, user-oriented decision tools to support blue economy goals. The key outcomes of these programs is to generate data and/or tools that will inform government and industry decision making, and progress to date on these outcomes aim will be discussed. WAMSI programs also provide open access to data and reports, allowing knowledge to be applied or adapted in other locations that require better management of marine and coastal environments. Collaborative partnerships are key for addressing complex pressures from climate change, coastal development, and societal expectations. |
| Are you part of IIOE-2 endorsed project | yes |
| Endorsed Project Number | IIOE2-EP58 |
| Keywords | Partnerships, heatwaves, data integration, stakeholder engagement |
| For Awards | no |