In
2002 a group of marine scientists and interested partners came together
with a common interest in the biology and environment of the Ningaloo
Reef. This led to the formation of the North West Research Association
Inc., with the intention of furthering marine science research in
the Northwest. Because of the difficulties of conducting research
in such a remote location, one of the initial aims of the Association
has been to establish a marine field station at Coral Bay, with the
support of the Murdoch Foundation and Bayview Coral Bay.
The objectives
of the Association are:
NEWS:
Exmouth Gulf Region Scientific Forum
The North West Research Association and the Marine and Coastal Community Network jointly hosted a half-day symposium dealing with ecological processes and environmental values of the Exmouth Gulf Region on 27 September 2006. The programme, presentations and discussion can be downloaded here.
New committee
The North West Research Association held its Annual General Meeting on October 23, 2006. A new committee was elected as follows:
