This week, Hydrobiology was proud to be a “Plenary Session Sponsor” at the Australian Marine Sciences Association (AMSA) 2025 Conference, held in Naarm (Melbourne), Victoria from the 13th-17th July 2025.
Dr Ben Pearson (Technical Lead | Geomorphologist- Land & Water Management Team) attended on behalf of Hydrobiology, representing our multi-award-winning Environmental Consultancy.
The 2025 AMSA theme, “Harmony in Marine Systems”, focused on integrating Indigenous and Western knowledge systems while promoting collaboration among scientists, policymakers, managers, and industry leaders. The conference aimed to explore how science, the economy, and the environment can thrive together for future generations.
Key highlights from the conference included a diverse participation of over 600 attendees, including Researchers, Rangers, Traditional Owners, and Environmental Partners. As well as, Indigenous Engagement; with a strong presence from Aboriginal Sea Country partners such as; the Seven Rivers Aboriginal Corporation, Numbulwar Numburindi, and Ngukurr Rangers and; two-way knowledge sharing opportunities, with an emphasis on respectful collaboration and knowledge exchange between Indigenous communities and the scientific sector.
Other highlights included; Indigenous-led Marine Projects, which showcased initiatives such as reef restoration, turtle tracking and mapping, and; the protection of Sea Country. Other topics included, ‘future-focused’ solutions, with session discussions covering restoration, the blue economy, and adaptive strategies to meet the challenges of climate change and ecosystem resilience.
Overall, it was a fantastic event – one that Hydrobiology was proud to support, providing an important platform for dialogue, innovation, and collaboration in Marine Science!
We look forward to supporting future AMSA events, in line with Hydrobiology’s key technical strengths in the areas of Environmental Risk Assessment, Ecology, Hydrology, Ecotoxicology and; Land & Water Quality Sediment Management across Freshwater, Coasts and Marine Environments!
