AUSTRALIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCE
MEDIA ALERT
AAS 27/10
7 October 2010
Oceans on the frontiers of science
Oceans absorb a large component of the emitted carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and reduce
the rate of climate change. However, this process also leads to ocean acidification, which has
the potential to harm marine life and damage ecosystems.
Australian and United Kingdom marine scientists will discuss the implications of acidification and
a host of other factors affecting the dynamics and health of our oceans at the 2010 UK-Australia
Frontiers of Science – Marine Science Meeting in Perth from 10 to12 October.
The event is part of the world wide celebrations for the 350th Anniversary of the UK Royal
Society. The Australian Academy of Science and the Royal Society are the major supporters of
the meeting through the Theo Murphy Fund.
Participating scientists from many disciplines will share their research and exchange ideas on
what is happening in marine environments around the world. Media are invited to attend and
interview participants.
Other topics which will be discussed at the meeting include:
Techniques to enhance carbon sequestration in the ocean
Corals and their associated microbes – implications for health, bleaching and disease
Seasonal iron supply in the Southern Ocean
Stability of North Atlantic deep water formation
The meeting will be opened by Western Australia’s Chief Scientist, Professor Lyn Beazley at
8.30 am on Sunday 10 October.
Further information and program:
Event: 2010 UK-Australia Frontiers of Science – Marine Science Meeting
Date: 10 to 12 October 2010
Venue: Rendezvous Observation City Hotel, 140 The Esplanade, Scarborough, Perth
Media Contact: Sue McKenna on 0011 61 8 9254 4044 or 0424 196 771
or Kerry Hodson on 0011 61 8 9447 0756 or 0438 565 086
Sue or Kerry at the conference venue on 0011 61 8 9340 5628
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