The future of Tasmania's crowded ocean

Presented by the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, Australian Academy of Science and the Royal Society of Tasmania, this event will bring together leading scientific experts to explore the rapid changes occurring in Tasmania’s marine environment and the implications for fisheries, aquaculture, coastal communities and the state’s economy.

Tasmania’s waters are warming faster then almost anywhere else in the Southern Hemisphere, driving significant ecological and economic changes. Through expert presentations and discussion, this event will examine the shifting marine ecosystem, the increasing prevalence of harmful algal blooms and how science-based tools can help governments, industries and communities prepare for the future.

The program will feature insights from:

• Dr Alistar Hobday FTSE on the changing climate and changing activities around Tasmania.

• Professor Gustaaf Hallegraeff FTSE on Harmful Algal Blooms - what are they and why do they seem to be on the rise?

• Dr Beth Fulton FTSE FAA on what the future may look like for Tasmanian waters and how can science-based tools can help us prepare for it.

Event details
Date: Wednesday 29 April 2026
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm AEST
Location: Stanley Burbury Theatre, University of Tasmania, Sandy Bay TAS 7005