The Australian Marine Sciences Association (AMSA), is one of Australia’s oldest marine science professional organisations. In August 1962, 43 marine scientists met to canvas the idea of forming an association of Australian marine scientists. The inaugural meeting of AMSA was held at at the CSIRO Marine Laboratories in Cronulla, NSW on 18-19 May 1963. Although not all were able to participate in the first conference, AMSA had 130 Foundation members. AMSA has grown to be the major professional association for marine scientists from all disciplines in Australia. The annual conference continues to provide an opportunity for delegates from throughout Australia to get together to learn about the latest marine sciences research, and to benefit from the interaction with colleagues from around Australia and overseas.

A brief summary of AMSA’s history

 Five Decades of Shaping the Future of Marine Science in Australia by Lynnath Beckley
 Our Modern History 1984-2013 by Lynnath Beckley and Fred Wells
 History of AMSA (1963-1984) by Jim Thompson

AMSA Honorary Life Members

Honorary Life Members are individuals who are distinguished for their research in marine science or have rendered meritorious service to the Association and is conferred on an individual nominated by Council and elected by a simple majority at a General Meeting.