About Us

The newly formed Western Australian Marine Science Institution (WAMSI) is establishing a leading research capability, underpining the conservation and sustainable management of the State of Western Australia’s marine environment and resources. The Institution is building upon the State’s already strong marine science capacity to create a world class science Institution to provide economic, social and environmental benefits to the State of Western Australia.

There are thirteen core Parties in this collaborative venture, from Commonwealth and Western Australian State Government research organisations, including the Bureau of Meteorology, CSIRO and AIMS, together with the Western Australian universities and the private sector. Each of the Parties brings to the Institution, an array of capacities including research personnel and expertise.

This Institution is the catalyst to further develop the State of Western Australia’s innovative capacity and will engage high-capacity researchers to enable the State to protect and sustainably develop its pristine marine environment, particularly the Ningaloo Marine Park. It will also secure the State’s competitive advantages in its established offshore energy and fishing industries, and build on its emerging tourism, aquaculture and biotechnology sectors.