Australian Marine Sciences Association
AMSA2010 Conference Information
AMSA was formed in 1962 and was incorporated in the Australian Capital Territory in 1980. AMSA is run in accordance with a Constitution, first drafted in 1963 and revised as necessity has demanded.
Advancing Marine Science in Australia
AMSA is Australia's major professional association for marine scientists from all disciplines. The primary goal of AMSA is to advance marine science and its understanding in Australia. AMSA works to promote liaison and foster cooperation between the diverse organisations/institutions and workers across Australia in the many disciplines of marine science, through:
- regular publication of a Bulletin;
- holding an annual conference and other specialist meetings; and
- its website and associated discussion list.
As well as operating nationally, AMSA has active Branches in most States and Territories.
Membership is open to scientists, science students and corporate bodies engaged in marine research, policy and management. AMSA also strongly encourages and supports the membership of postgraduate students and offers sought-after awards for its student members.
Benefits of Membership
AMSA members benefit in many ways, not least of which is through networking and contribution to documents supporting marine science in response to government calls for submissions. Members receive the Australian Marine Science Bulletin and are entitled to reduced registration for the AMSA Annual Conference. Members have access via login to the members-only sections of AMSA?s Website and to AMSA?s mailing list, which any member may use to disseminate information, including announcements of career opportunities, and to stimulate discussion on marine science matters.
AMSA's primary event is its annual conference, held usually in July each year. It is hosted by different AMSA branches around Australia.