The WA Branch of the Australian Marine Sciences Association (AMSA) submitted its comments on the Indicative Management Plan for the proposed Yawuru Nagulagun Marine Park and Yawuru Birragun Conservation Park.
AMSA presented a submission to the Australian Government's review of Australia's national system of marine protected areas (MPAs).
Australia’s marine science community has united behind the National Marine Science Plan, which was launched on 11th August by the Honourable Ian Macfarlane, Minister for Industry and Science.
AMSA President Dr Tim Lynch said “AMSA welcomes the National Marine Science Plan, which sets the agenda to advance marine sciences in Australia. AMSA applauds the leadership taken by the National Marine Science Committee under the Chair of John Gunn to deliver this important plan.”