UWA Oceans Institute @uwaoceans.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Earlier this month we held the second instalment of our 𝗢𝗜 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 for 2026, ‘The secret lives of Sri Lanka’s giants’, with special guest speaker Dr Asha de Vos. A recording of the lecture is available on the OI YouTube channel at youtu.be/DHvowYpVO0U. 000
UWA Oceans Institute @uwaoceans.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Listen in as @deepstewardship.bsky.social explores 8 oceanic regions to uncover the unique deep-ocean challenges, opportunities and connections across our blue planet. Special guests share stories and showcase regional deep-ocean knowledge and policy practices to inspire stewardship and engagement. 001
UWA Oceans Institute @uwaoceans.bsky.social · 23/09/2026It was a pleasure to welcome AM Josh Wilson MP to the Oceans Institute today. Our researchers showcased expertise in coastal resilience, nature-based protection and offshore renewable energy, including tours of the National Geotechnical Centrifuge Facility and Coastal & Offshore Research Lab 020
UWA Oceans Institute @uwaoceans.bsky.social · 17/09/2026𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥- 𝗪𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 📅 Wednesday, 30 September 2026 ⏰ 6.00pm arrival for 6.30pm start 📍 The University Club of Western Australia Register now at bit.ly/WenLecture2026 033
Reposted by UWA Oceans InstituteBen D’Antonio (He/Him) @bendantonio.bsky.social · 14/09/2026🚨 NEW REVIEW in Trends in Ecology & Evolution ! 🌊 We explore how 3D tracking has advanced movement ecology, using the unique perspective provided by marine megafauna 🐋🐢🦈 🧵1/3 See thread below for 3 key lessons from our review : 🔗: tiny.cc/5fca101 📸: Rob Harcourt @cp-trendsecolevo.bsky.social 152
UWA Oceans Institute @uwaoceans.bsky.social · 10/09/2026🌊𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥 🌊 Applications for the 2026 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝘀𝗼𝗻 & 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 are closing soon! The awards are open to UWA students who are undertaking a higher degree across multidisciplinary marine research. 000
UWA Oceans Institute @uwaoceans.bsky.social · 07/09/2026OI Public Lecture Series- The secret lives of Sri Lanka’s giants. Special guest speaker: Dr Asha de Vos, internationally acclaimed Sri Lankan marine biologist, ocean educator, author, pioneer of long-term blue whale research. FREE TICKETS AT events.humanitix.com/oi-public-le...events.humanitix.comOI Public Lecture Series- The secret lives of Sri Lanka’s giantsOur second OI Public Lecture for 2026, featuring Dr Asha de Vos 000
UWA Oceans Institute @uwaoceans.bsky.social · 03/09/2026New research by OI member 𝗝𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗲 has revealed four distinct regions of unique biodiversity within Exmouth Gulf, which is also a globally significant stronghold for threatened sharks and rays. Listen in at www.abc.net.au/listen/progr... (𝘚𝘬𝘪𝘱 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘵𝘰 1:03:35 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘑𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘢’𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸) 000
UWA Oceans Institute @uwaoceans.bsky.social · 01/09/2026🌊𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥 🌊 Applications for the 2026 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝘀𝗼𝗻 & 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 are open! The awards are open to UWA students who are undertaking a higher degree across multidisciplinary marine research. 001
UWA Oceans Institute @uwaoceans.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Have you read the latest edition of the OI Newsletter? Available now at bit.ly/OINewsletter... 000
UWA Oceans Institute @uwaoceans.bsky.social · 26/08/2026𝗪𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 📅 Wednesday, 30 September 2026 ⏰ 6.00pm arrival for 6.30pm start 📍 The University Club of Western Australia Register now at bit.ly/WenLecture2026 011
UWA Oceans Institute @uwaoceans.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Recent surveys in Two Rocks Marine Park have uncovered a remarkable temperate reef ecosystem shaped by a mosaic of limestone reefs, sand plains and seagrass meadows. See the shallow rocky reefs draped in golden kelp and sponges, and the elusive grey nurse shark. vimeo.com/865879470vimeo.comFishes and habitats of the Two Rocks Marine ParkA snapshot of the underwater biodiversity within the Two Rocks Marine Park. Marine Ecology Group, The University of Western Australia, 2023. 010
UWA Oceans Institute @uwaoceans.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Episode 50 of Paramount Importance features OI Deputy Director 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶 𝗠𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗹, one of Australia’s leading experts on threatened wildlife and climate change. open.spotify.com/episode/3jx1... 010
UWA Oceans Institute @uwaoceans.bsky.social · 10/08/2026🌊Now taking applications for the 2026 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝘀𝗼𝗻 & 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀! 🌊 Open to UWA students who are undertaking a higher degree across multidisciplinary marine research. 000
UWA Oceans Institute @uwaoceans.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Listen to OI member and Director of the Centre for Marine Futures at UWA 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗝𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘂𝘄𝗶𝗴’s monthly ocean segment “𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙞𝙜 𝘽𝙡𝙪𝙚” on ABC Perth's Saturday Breakfast. Listen in at www.abc.net.au/listen/progr... (𝘚𝘬𝘪𝘱 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘵𝘰 1:38:00 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘑𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘢’𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸) 000
UWA Oceans Institute @uwaoceans.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Dont think we'll be testing this out personally! 010
Reposted by UWA Oceans InstituteThomas Wernberg @twernberg.bsky.social · 06/08/2026SAVE THE DATE! We are pleased to announce the inaugural International Marine Heatwaves Symposium will be held at The University of Western Australia in September 2027 - visit www.mhw2027.org for information. @dansmale1.bsky.social @uwaoceans.bsky.social 072
UWA Oceans Institute @uwaoceans.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Register now for the 2026 Wen Family Chair in Conservation Public Lecture: What's the catch? Science and sustainability of seafood in Australia. 000
UWA Oceans Institute @uwaoceans.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Our 𝗢𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 presents an overview of the Institute’s key accomplishments. Watch it now at bit.ly/45eKcAJ 010
UWA Oceans Institute @uwaoceans.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Have you read the latest edition of the OI Newsletter? Available now at bit.ly/OINewsletter... 011
UWA Oceans Institute @uwaoceans.bsky.social · 24/07/2026OI member 𝗗𝗿 𝗔𝗻𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗼, in partnership with Surfing WA, is hosting a series of community focus groups to better understand what surfing means to local communities and help inform the future of surfing in Western Australia. For more information and to RSVP, go to bit.ly/SurfResearch... 010
UWA Oceans Institute @uwaoceans.bsky.social · 23/07/2026OI member 𝗗𝗿 𝗔𝗻𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗼, in partnership with Surfing WA, is hosting a series of community focus groups to better understand what surfing means to local communities and help inform the future of surfing in Western Australia. For more information and to RSVP, go to bit.ly/SurfResearch... 000
UWA Oceans Institute @uwaoceans.bsky.social · 22/07/2026OI member 𝗗𝗿 𝗔𝗻𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗼, in partnership with Surfing WA, is hosting a series of community focus groups to better understand what surfing means to local communities and help inform the future of surfing in Western Australia. For more information and to RSVP, go to bit.ly/SurfResearch... 010
UWA Oceans Institute @uwaoceans.bsky.social · 20/07/2026As winter weather unearths a spectacular array of seashells along Western Australia's southern coastline, an OI researcher is urging collectors to exercise restraint and leave them in place.ab.co'Nature needs them more': Scientists warn against taking shells homeWA's southern coastline is covered in seashells, much to the delight of collectors. However, the state has a bag limit on how many you can take home. 010
UWA Oceans Institute @uwaoceans.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Listen to OI member and Director of the Centre for Marine Futures at UWA 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗝𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘂𝘄𝗶𝗴’s monthly ocean segment “𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙞𝙜 𝘽𝙡𝙪𝙚” on ABC Perth's Saturday Breakfast. This episode Jessica is talking ‘killer whales’ (Orca). Listen in at www.abc.net.au/listen/progr... 010
UWA Oceans Institute @uwaoceans.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Timely reporting of whales in distress is crucial to improve rescue efforts and help protect the migrating population. "This is not just an Australian problem, this is a global problem" shared OI member Dr Kate Sprogis. www.facebook.com/share/r/14gb... 021
UWA Oceans Institute @uwaoceans.bsky.social · 07/07/2026New research by OI member 𝗗𝗿 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀 indicates southern right whale mothers may be resting upside down in order have a break from their calves. Listen to the interview at www.abc.net.au/listen/progr... (𝘚𝘬𝘪𝘱 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘵𝘰 2:08:00 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘒𝘢𝘵𝘦'𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸) 031
Reposted by UWA Oceans InstituteKate Sprogis @katesprogis.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Southern right whales resting upside-down, why? New research paper in Mammalian Biology: doi.org/10.1007/s429... 093
UWA Oceans Institute @uwaoceans.bsky.social · 03/07/2026𝗢𝗜 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗵𝗗 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺- 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝟳 A new Industry Linked PhD has been awarded to UWA and DPIRD to support research with industry impact. Read more at www.education.gov.au/national-ind... 000
UWA Oceans Institute @uwaoceans.bsky.social · 30/06/2026Have you read the latest edition of the OI Newsletter? Available now at bit.ly/OINewsletter... 030
UWA Oceans Institute @uwaoceans.bsky.social · 30/06/2026Australia’s seaweed forests are supporting some of our most valuable marine ecosystems. As climate change and marine heatwaves threaten these habitats OI Adjunct 𝗗𝗿 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗱 is exploring seaweed biobanks to help protect biodiversity and support restoration. theconversation.com/heat-is-dest...theconversation.comHeat is destroying Australia’s underwater forests. Seaweed biobanks could help save themMany of Australia’s shimmering seaweed forests are disappearing as the oceans get hotter. It’s time for an insurance policy. 0123
UWA Oceans Institute @uwaoceans.bsky.social · 24/06/2026As a founding partner of the Blue Economy Innovation Hub AUS, the OI is proud to celebrate the launch of the 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗔 (𝗕𝗘𝗜𝗣 𝗪𝗔), a new pathway connecting ideas, expertise and investment to accelerate innovation across WA’s blue economy. www.bei.org.au/blog/bei-aus...bei.org.auWA Blue Economy Innovation Platform Launches | BEI AustraliaBlue Economy Innovation Hub Australia launches its first initiative — a structured platform connecting marine innovation, maritime technology and investment across Western Australia to global markets. 000