Advancing predictions of marine heatwaves

Ocean Decade ID : WA 02
Lead Institution

Western Australian Marine Science Institution (WAMSI)

Lead Institution Contact Person

Nicole Jones – nicole.jones@uwa.edu.au

Lead Country:

Australia

Countries where the project will be implemented:

Australia

Summary

Western Australian marine ecosystems and dependent industries such as fisheries have endured prolonged, extremely warm water events (marine heatwaves) that are projected to increase in frequency and duration with future ocean warming. Over the past decade, marine heatwaves of global significance have had substantial ecological and economic impacts along the Western Australian coastline. This project’s overall objective is to develop an advanced understanding and predictive tools to accurately forecast extreme temperature events and their impact on marine ecosystems along Western Australia, to empower management agencies and other stakeholders with the knowledge and tools to develop effective responses.

Partner Institutions

University of Western Australia

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions 

Bureau of Meteorology

Edith Cowan University

Curtin University

Murdoch University

Australian Institute of Marine Science

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