Sydney Institute of Marine Science in Mosman, New South Wales, Australia | Non-governmental organisation (NGO)

Sydney Institute of Marine Science

Locality: Mosman, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9435 4600

Address: Building 19/Chowder Bay Rd 2088 Mosman, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.sims.org.au

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25.01.2022 As we draw to the end of #2020, and enter the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science, we wanted to introduce you to our new CEO and Director, Professor Martina Doblin. We think you will agree, SIMS is in very good hands. UTS: University of Technology Sydney UNSW Macquarie University University of Sydney

24.01.2022 This #WorldOceansDay, learn from PhD Candidate Richard Grainger on his interesting findings about the diet of great white sharks. Rich has been examining the stomach contents of sharks here at SIMS and has been surprised to find that they might be spending more time near the ocean floor than you might have thought. https://phys.org//2020-06-great-white-shark-diet-scientist

23.01.2022 The health of the Ocean is imperative to the health of humanity. Hear from our Founding Chairman, Prof Frank Talbot AM, on changing the way we think about our environment in order to take action on climate change.

23.01.2022 Living Seawalls in Adelaide!

22.01.2022 Tonight on ABC TV + iview, AUSTRALIAS OCEAN ODYSSEY takes us on a stunning journey along the East Australian Current, revealing how ocean currents create life on our planet, and what we can all do to protect our planets blue heart. This episode features the great work of our very own Operation Crayweed - so if you have caught the episode and have a question or want to know more about the project, now is your chance to ask a scientist from the team directly. Simply post your question in a comment below and someone from the team will be sure to answer all your crayweed queries! #OceanOdysseyAu #ABCTV

22.01.2022 SIMS News 2020 - https://mailchi.mp/sims/sims-news-4981742

21.01.2022 White whales, pink manta rays, what next?!

20.01.2022 Today we are excited to announce our new CEO and Director as our inaugural Director Professor Peter Steinberg steps down after 11 years with us. Under his leadership, we have grown from a single lab and aquarium to one of Australias nationally significant marine science institutes. From the entire team of staff, researchers, and board members - thank you, Peter. We are delighted to be able to continue this positive growth with someone who has had a long standing associatio...n with SIMS, Professor Martina Doblin. Martina is excited to take on this role and to create new opportunities for SIMS which advance the sustainability of our marine environment. More at - http://www.sims.org.au//sims-announces-new-ceo-and-director

19.01.2022 SIMS is proud to be located in beautiful Koree Bay on Gurugal Head. This week, and every week, we would like to acknowledge the Borogegal and Cammeraigal people of the Kuringgai tribe, the traditional custodians of this land and pay our respects to Elders past, present and future. #alwayswasalwayswillbe

18.01.2022 As disappointing as it is that we were not able to be a part of the Ocean Lovers Festival this year, it was the right call to be made. And although we cant all celebrate together, the Festival team have worked hard to be able to share some really amazing online resources that we encourage you to check out! The planned Litterarty competition is now a virtual show which exhibits some amazing ocean-themed artworks made entirely from recycled rubbish, all made by schoolchildren! You can view the beautiful online gallery here - https://www.oceanloversfestival.com/litterartygallery Let this beautiful artwork uplift and inspire you, and give us hope for the future!

18.01.2022 Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! This year, SIMS celebrates all the Superstars of STEM - reserving an extra special congratulations to our marine scientists. We will continue to work towards equal representation of women and men in #STEM, as we stand with UN Women that "the world needs science, and science needs women". Read more about these amazing Superstars of STEM here - http://www.sims.org.au/news/122/superstars-of-stem... United Nations #womeninscience

18.01.2022 SIMS extends a very warm congratulations to Dr. Katie Dafforn from Macquarie University on receiving the inaugural AMSA Emerging Leader in Marine Science award. Dr. Dafforn is the Deputy Director of our Sydney Harbour Research Program and one of the leadership team of our Living Seawalls project - we are very excited to have her play such a pivotal leadership role in research at SIMS and marine science broadly. http://www.sims.org.au//amsa-2020-emerging-leader-in-marin

17.01.2022 Hear from Dr Ziggy Marzinelli on all all things crayweed in this great podcast! Operation Crayweed

17.01.2022 Did you know that over 32,000 (and counting) square kilometres of the world's marine environment has been modified by human construction, such as oil rigs, bridges, and ports? Research led by SIMS' Dr Ana Bugnot is the first of its kind to quantify the extent of human impact by creating a map of human development in the world’s oceans. Read the full story at https://cosmosmagazine.com//the-growth-and-impact-of-mari/

17.01.2022 Were replaying all of our TOMRA Presents Films this week - You can actually watch them anytime, but why not watch them now? Todays story is about our iconic S...ydney Harbour - a beautiful location, but beneath the surface, its a different story! 70% of all debris sinks to the ocean floor and 2/3 of pollution into Sydney Harbour comes from stormwater run-off. Take a look above and below. Ocean Protect Dive Centre Manly Project AWARE Sydney Institute of Marine Science

16.01.2022 Our latest edition of SIMS News out now - celebrating the amazing work of our researchers and member universities for National Science Week! https://mailchi.mp/sims/sims-news-4948142

16.01.2022 Did you know that fish have tiny things living on them that can tell us about the way they evolved? There is even a theory called phylosymbiosis which tells us that these tiny living things, called microbes, grow and evolve just as their hosts do. But is that true for all fish? Find out in a recently published study by one of our incredible Post Docs, Dr. Michael Doane. Read the full paper here - https://microbiomejournal.biomedcentral.com//s40168-020-00

16.01.2022 Sydney Seahorses are not the travelling type. They like to find a happy place, fall in love and give birth. So, when their habitat is lost, they’re lost too. Give seahorses a temporary SeaBnB home, villa or penthouse - while our scientists set about restoring these natural seagrass meadows. Learn more about our exciting new partnership with Taylors Wines by clicking the link below!

15.01.2022 SIMS News November 2020 - https://mailchi.mp/sims/sims-news-4996406

15.01.2022 Our campaign to bring back the Sydney Rock Oyster to Sydney Harbour just took a big step forward with the installation of these tiles on the seawall at Thornton... Park in East Balmain. Council has been working in partnership with the Sydney Institute of Marine Science and the The Harding Miller Education Foundation on the Living Seawalls Project. Oysters are natural filter feeders they feed by pumping water through their gills, trapping particles of food as well as nutrients, sediments and chemical contaminants. In fact, one oyster can filter around 190 litres of water in a single day. Unfortunately since European settlement, oyster reefs, which covered the coastline, have been largely destroyed. By the 1860s most of the oyster reefs in New South Wales were decimated and today less than 1% of the original population remains. This Project has developed tiles that can be attached to seawalls to create space and habitat for oysters and other plants and animals. The seawall tiles are installed to sit 10cm off the wall meaning that any existing marine life is protected, and both sides of the tiles can be colonised by oysters and other aquatic life.

15.01.2022 How will you science this #nationalscienceweek? Check out some of the cool activities SIMS researchers and member universities are putting on this year! On now until the 23rd August - full list and links at www.sims.org.au/scienceweek2020 National Science Week... UTS: University of Technology Sydney UNSW Macquarie University University of Sydney See more

13.01.2022 What do jellyfish and green algae have in common? Theyre both forms of plankton! The word plankton comes from the Greek word planktos, meaning "wanderer", and comprises a large and diverse group of biota defined by their inability to swim actively against a current. Explore the incredible planktiverse with scientists from SIMS in one of our new virtual learning workshops! After you have finished watching, why not have a go at our activity and check out our other workshops at www.sims.org.au/virtual-learning.

12.01.2022 Can seaweeds save the planet? Find out during Dr Adriana Verges upcoming talk on AimHi, a live, interactive online school for ages 8 to adult! Her talk will be streaming live tomorrow (Thursday) at 8pm Sydney time, but dont worry if you cant make it as it will be recorded and available to watch afterwards at https://www.aimhi.co/paststreams. ... Operation Crayweed

11.01.2022 SIMS News June News - https://mailchi.mp/sims/sims-news-4933822 Because sometimes nature needs a helping hand

11.01.2022 SIMS research is now featured in the newly opened Sydney Harbour Gallery at the Australian National Maritime Museum! For the first time ever, the museum is opening its harbour-facing windows to shine light on important stories of Sydney Harbour, from commerce and trade in a working port, to restoring vital marine habitats and biodiversity. Head in to the museum to learn more about some exciting SIMS research featuring the great work of Living Seawalls, Operation Crayweed, an...d the Sydney Harbour Research Program! http://www.sims.org.au//museum-of-the-sea-opens-exciting-n

10.01.2022 The health of the Ocean is imperative to the health of humanity. Hear from our Founding Director, Prof Frank Talbot AM, on changing the way we think about our environment in order to take action on climate change.

10.01.2022 Unfortunately but understandably, this years Ocean Lovers Festival will not be going ahead. Wed like to thank all of our volunteers, staff and scientists who have put so much time and effort into the planning for this event, specifically our amazing teams from Operation Crayweed and Living Seawalls. We look forward to celebrating our oceans with you all next year!

09.01.2022 Congratulations to our Associate Member Australian Museum on their official reopening after 15 months of renovations! The Museum will be open to the public once again from this Saturday the 28th of November - make sure to check out the full transformation with redesigned gathering spaces, expanded galleries, more collection on display, and free general admission on offer.

09.01.2022 Were hiring! Are you keen to use your knowledge to contribute to improving our understanding of large-scale patterns in NSW benthic communities? Come join our great team of post-doctoral researchers at SIMS! More at http://www.sims.org.au//new-post-doctoral-associate-positi.

09.01.2022 Did you know that over 32,000 (and counting) square kilometres of the worlds marine environment has been modified by human construction, such as oil rigs, bridges, and ports? Research led by SIMS Dr Ana Bugnot is the first of its kind to quantify the extent of human impact by creating a map of human development in the worlds oceans. Read the full story at https://cosmosmagazine.com//the-growth-and-impact-of-mari/

08.01.2022 Happy World Oceans Day! Check out our monthly edition of SIMS News 2020 - https://mailchi.mp/sims/sims-news-4919733

08.01.2022 || Lunchbox Science - Saving Australian Sea Lions || 15th July, 12 - 12.45 pm Back when live lectures were a thing we hosted a wonderful public lecture by Dr Rachael Gray and her team from the University of Sydney on their work with Australian Sea Lions on Kangaroo Island. If you were fortunate enough to attend then why not continue your learning by popping into this online Lunchbox Science event. And if you missed the lecture at SIMS this is a great opportunity to unde...rstand how a novel intervention treatment is giving Australian Sea Lions a helping hand. Registrations essential - https://www.sydney.edu.au//lunchbox-science-with-rachael-g

07.01.2022 Attn: Postdocs! Interested in learning how you can turn your idea, concept or project into something with tangible value? Join our first *digital* SIMS Postdoc Network workshop of 2020, presented by Nick Chiarelli Ocean Impact Organisation and Allen Harian from BlueX. RSVP to be a part of this interactive online environment @ https://bit.ly/2UEs7bO

07.01.2022 Don’t miss it - this morning at 11:35am on ABC ME! Operation Crayweed

07.01.2022 Algae & Beer = a match made in heaven! Join in tonight at 5:30pm for a virtual walk through of Young Henrys brewery and the carbon cleansing algae bioreactors, followed by panel discussion and interactive Q&A with researchers from UTS: University of Technology Sydney, to learn how industry and science can work together to research and innovate. A National Science Week event, register here - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/beer-algae-brewing-a-greene

06.01.2022 SIMS News 2020 - https://mailchi.mp/sims/sims-news-4965346 From bushfire to waterways, and so much more

06.01.2022 Catch our inaugural Director and CEO, Professor Peter Steinberg, as he reflects on a career in Marine Science. This week marked his last with us here at SIMS, although we are sure well be welcoming him back regularly as a valued member of our close-knit community of scientists, academics, students and locals.

06.01.2022 Having National Science Week withdrawals? Us too. Luckily the amazing new podcast series The Deep Blue on my Doorstep, presented by A/Prof Tracy Ainsworth, is still available to stream on Spotify and iTunes now! Why not check out this episode where our inaugural Director Prof Peter Steinberg talks #kelp and how to re-wild the underwater areas near cities and harbours. UNSW BEES... UNSW Science UNSW See more

05.01.2022 Great exposure from 9 News Sydney for some of our amazing restoration projects working hard to bring #SydneyHarbour marine ecosystems back to what they once were. #LivingSeawalls #OperationCrayweed

05.01.2022 In this time of isolation, we thought wed bring our scientists to you! Hear from the research team behind the Living Seawalls project on their goals, what they have achieved so far, and how theyre working towards greening Sydney Harbour.

03.01.2022 Living Seawalls bring new life to Rushcutters Bay! Seaweed and animal species long missing from manmade shorelines are set to return thanks to a new Living Seawall we installed last week, with support from City of Sydney. Lord Mayor Clover Moore said that the City was proud to support the program, and commented that "Innovative projects like this will become even more important as we deal with the impacts of climate change and sea level rise. As coastal areas face inundation ...and flooding, we will undoubtedly see an increase in seawalls being constructed. This living seawalls program shows we can find solutions to protect and enhance biodiversity in areas undergoing rapid change. Read the full story here - http://www.sims.org.au//living-seawalls-bring-new-life-to-

02.01.2022 Does Ocean Acidification affect Prey Escape Behaviour of Seastars? There is little known about how predator-prey relationships will be affected by climate change stressors. This research currently being conducted in the SIMS aquarium has developed a novel approach to examine the behaviour of seastars when faced with ocean acidification. Read the full story below! http://www.sims.org.au///prey-escape-behaviour-of-seastars

02.01.2022 Dont miss it - this morning at 11:35am on ABC ME! Operation Crayweed

02.01.2022 We are proud to be a partner of The Ocean Impact Pitchfest 2020 presented by Ocean Impact Organisation. Applications are now open for startups and businesses working to create a positive impact on the ocean. Prizes include a $15,000 cash prize from Bank Australia, personal mentors and over $160,000 of support from the OIO Partner Network. SIMS is also excited to share that our very own inaugural Director, Prof Peter Steinberg, will be sitting on the judging panel - so get th...ose three minute pitch videos ready! Applications are open now and close on 5th October 2020. For more information and to apply please visit: https://www.ocean-impact.org/pitchfest2020 #oceanimpactpitchfest #oceanimpact #pitchfest

02.01.2022 Having National Science Week withdrawals? Us too. Luckily the amazing new podcast series 'The Deep Blue on my Doorstep', presented by A/Prof Tracy Ainsworth, is still available to stream on Spotify and iTunes now! Why not check out this episode where our inaugural Director Prof Peter Steinberg talks #kelp and how to re-wild the underwater areas near cities and harbours. UNSW BEES... UNSW Science UNSW See more

02.01.2022 As we all adjust to our altered daily lives we thought you may enjoy some marine science stories with a good news flavour. SIMS News March 2020 Edition - https://mailchi.mp/sims/sims-news-4752397

02.01.2022 Weird & Wonderful Creatures of the ocean come in all colours, shapes and sizes. Can anyone guess what this beautiful pink specimen is? Hint: ... #SIMScience #marinebiology #marinelife #ocean #creatures See more

02.01.2022 Find out more about the science behind the project and why we partnered with Taylors Wines to launch the #SeaBnB campaign - bringing Sydney Seahorses back to our harbour. The Sydney Morning Herald UTS: University of Technology Sydney UNSW

01.01.2022 SIMS is excited to join Sydney Science Trail on a mission to help planet Earth! We have two of our flagship programs taking part in this amazing week-long event, Operation Crayweed and Living Seawalls, so stay tuned to see what theyve contributed! Embarking August 15 as part of National Science Week. Join the mission at www.sydneysciencetrail.net.au!

01.01.2022 As the world grapples with COVID-19, the #GreatBarrierReef is facing a crisis of its own its third mass bleaching in five years. Days before virus restrictions were imposed, a research team led by the Sydney Institute of Marine Science and Southern Cross University successfully trialled world-first cloud brightening technology to protect our valuable reef systems from future bleaching events. Catch the full story here:... http://www.sims.org.au//marine-cloud-brightening-for-the-g See more

01.01.2022 Our latest edition of SIMS News is brimming with stories of leadership - from those emerging and those established, from those leading innovation, and from others leading our young. https://mailchi.mp/sims/sims-news-4897025