AMSA
Australia Capital Territory

As Australia’s peak professional body for marine scientists from all disciplines and for over 60 years has promoted all aspects of marine science in Australia. AMSA operates with a membership network of individuals and corporate affiliates as a not-for-profit organisation.

Please email the ACT Branch Chair with ideas for future events.

Branch History
The ACT Branch was reformed during the 2014 AMSA conference in Canberra and consists of marine scientists, managers, technicians, and policymakers in the ACT and surrounding NSW region.

Past Events

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ACT Branch Committee 2025-2026

President Ilona Stobutzki CSIRO
Vice-President Andrew Carroll Geoscience Australia
Secretary Tanita Gettongsong University of Canberra 
Treasurer Rachel Downey Australian National University
General Committee Jillian Matthews Inspiring the ACT
Katie  Motson James Cook University
Maxine Newlands James Cook University
Rachel Przeslawski Research Connect Blue
  Matt  Rees NSW DPIRD
Ana Sequeira ANU