Register directly with Russell Kelley
When: July 12 -13, 2025: 8:30am – 5pm (GMT+10:00)
Where: Biosciences 1, G26/27, School of Biosciences, University of Melbourne
The Coral Identification Capacity Building Program will be running a coral identification workshop just prior to the AMSA Conference.
Details and a downloadable flyer can be found at:
https://byoguides.com/pages/workshops
Led by: Russell Kelley - author Indo Pacific Coral Finder & Indo Pacific Octocoral Finder
Australia's Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) was established in 2006 under the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) to produce sustained open-access ocean observations to support Australian marine science, industry operations, and decision making. Over the past 18 years, IMOS has enabled the collection and delivery of over 1 billion measurements of the marine estate, from polar regions to the tropics, including 27 Essential Ocean Variables and 21 Essential Climate Variables, critical to the study of marine ecosystems, weather patterns, and climate dynamics.
Through a combination of presentations and guided tutorials, this workshop will introduce attendees to the breadth of ocean datasets delivered freely via the IMOS Australian Ocean Data Network (AODN) and enable a two-way dialogue between IMOS and end users. Attendees will explore the new AODN ocean data portal, novel cloud-optimised ocean datasets for data science applications, and a suite of tools, data products and resources available to help access, visualise, manipulate and integrate IMOS data with their research datasets.
Convenors:
Fabrice Jaine, Natalia Ribeiro, Rebecca Zitoun, Benedicte Pasquer, Mark Rehbein
Hosted by UN ECOP Node Australia and New Zealand, this capacity building initiative features CSIRO Publishing expertise to support early career professionals in the ocean sector.
For many authors, especially early-career researchers, the publishing process feels like a black box. Common questions arise: Where has my manuscript gone? Who is reviewing it? What role does the publisher actually play? These uncertainties become particularly daunting when you're simultaneously navigating thesis preparation and building foundational knowledge for your career.
This workshop lifts the veil on the publishing industry. We'll explore behind-the-scenes processes in scholarly publishing, examine the importance of science communication and peer review, and share insights that aren't always readily accessible. Whether you arrive with specific questions or simply curiosity to learn, this session will provide valuable guidance to help you engage more confidently with the publishing landscape.
What You'll Gain:
This event can be selected during registration.