A YEAR OF THE OCEAN SPECIAL EVENT
"SPEAKING OUT FOR THE OCEAN" - AN EVENING FOR THE SEA
A FREE public event with three acclaimed marine scientists /
conservationists
WHERE: The Royal Society of Victoria
8 La Trobe Street, City (Melways Map 1B N4 - near the Exhibition Building /
Carlton Gardens)
WHEN: Monday, August 17th
TIME: 7 PM - 9.45 PM
Featuring...
DR BILL BALLANTINE - University of Auckland, New Zealand. Winner of the
prestigious US Goldman Prize for conservation and author of "Marine
Reserves in New Zealand".
Topic: Why Do We Need No-Take Marine National Parks?
DR AMANDA VINCENT - McGill University, Canada. Co-founder of Project
Seahorse, a global initiative for seahorse conservation and management.
Topic: Australia and the International Trade in Seahorses - what role can
Australia play in safeguarding its native species while contributing to
international conservation efforts?
DR KAREN EDYVANE - S.A.R.D.I., South Australia. Winner of the Australian
Media's 'Unsung Hero of Science Award' for her efforts in marine
conservation.
Topic: Marine Conservation in Southern Oz - The Unique South.
...Plus Discussion
This public meeting has been organised by the Marine and Coastal Community
Network and the Victorian Branch of the Australian Marine Conservation
Society
Tim Allen
Victorian Coordinator
Marine and Coastal Community Network
Phone: (03) 9650 4846
Fax: (03) 9654 6843
Email:
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