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Models & Ecosystems group

Posted on October 12, 2011 by imas

The Models & Ecosystems group meets regularly to discuss recent publications relating to marine and Antarctic ecosystems and ecosystem modelling. This week Stuart Corney will lead a discussion of Jin, M., et al. 2011. Investigation of Arctic sea ice and … Continue reading →

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Estimating productivity of seaweed-based systems in temperate environments

Posted on October 12, 2011 by imas

Jo Randall – Introductory PhD seminar Friday 14 October, 1:30-2:00 PM IMAS Seminar Room, Sandy Bay

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Assessing the effectiveness of spatial management strategies for the protection and conservation of coastal shark species

Posted on October 12, 2011 by imas

Jaime McAllister Introductory PhD seminar Friday, 14 October, 1:00-1:30 PM IMAS Seminar Room, Sandy Bay

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Dissipation of geostrophic eddies and mixing in the Southern Ocean

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Max Nikurashin,  Princeton University Time and date: 12:00 – 12:50 pm, Wednesday 19 Oct Venue: Seminar room, IMAS Sandy Bay

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HRUG – ggplot2, reshape and plyr

Posted on October 12, 2011 by imas

The Hobart R users group (HRUG) holds monthly meetings to share knowledge and experience on R-related topics. At the next meeting,  Leon Barmuta will be introducing three of his favourite packages, the Hadley Wickham trilogy:  ggplot2 – a structured plotting … Continue reading →

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Tall Poppy

Posted on October 12, 2011 by imas

Dr Jennifer Lavers, an Honorary Research Fellow in IMAS, has just been awarded the prestigious Young Tall Poppy Scientist of the Year for her work in identifying marine debris as a major threat to the shearwater population on Lord Howe Island. You … Continue reading →

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Gentle R – Survey Analysis

Posted on October 11, 2011 by imas

Gentle R is a regular workshop run at the Australian Antarctic Division to assist those trying to develop skills in the statistical package R. The next session will tackle basic survey techniques, and will be lead by Simon Wotherspoon.  It … Continue reading →

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How Nemo finds home: neuroecology of larva dispersal and population connectivity in marine, demersal fishes

Posted on October 11, 2011 by imas

Dr Jeffrey M Leis, Australian Museum, Sydney and IMAS Ulrike Siebeck, University of Queensland, St Lucia Danielle L Dixson, James Cook University, Townsville Time and date: 1-2 pm, Wednesday the 12th of October Venue: Seminar room, IMAS Taroona

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