Welcome to the AMSA Western Australia Branch!

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The Western Australian Branch of the Australian Marine Sciences Association (AMSA WA) has approximately 150 members and is the peak body representing marine scientists in Western Australia. AMSA WA has a broad membership incorporating the public, private and tertiary (professional and student) sectors.

What we do:

AMSA WA is responsible for the organisation and promotion of a wide range of activities related to the marine environment including;

• Preparing submissions concerning marine conservation, developments, and other related matters.
• Hosting regular Branch events at institutions such as Universities, Local and State Government venues to socialise and hear seminars from members and others.
• Holding regular Council meetings to discuss issues in marine science.
• Supporting student members by holding relevant workshops including the annual Student Workshop hosted on Rottnest Island (open to all ASMA student members).
• Offering careers advice to university and high school students.
• Keeping the media informed of hot issues in marine science.
• An annual student award to an Honours or Master’s student enrolled at a Western Australian university.

Upcoming Events 2025:

• AMSA End of Year Sundowner (November, 2025)

Past Events 2025:

• AGM & Student Prize Night, 9 April 2025
• AMSA-WAMSI World Ocean’s Day Marine Snapchat Public Event, 4 June 2025
• Postgraduate Student Rottnest Workshop, 8-10 June 2025

To get in touch with the WA Branch, please email wa@amsa.asn.au

WA Branch Committee 2025-2026: (AGM held 9 April 2025)