University of Tasmania, Australia

Welcome to the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies.

IMAS was created by the University of Tasmania in 2010 to encourage collaborative research in marine and Antarctic science between various parts of the University, CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research, the Australian Antarctic Division and other agencies.

IMAS aspires to be the leading institution for the study of high-latitude marine and terrestrial science.

IMAS is in collaboration with the Government of Tasmania to deliver research and extension products for the betterment of Tasmania's aquaculture and fishing industries.

Dr Jeffrey M Leis, Australian Museum, Sydney and IMAS
Ulrike Siebeck, University of Queensland, St Lucia
Danielle L Dixson, James Cook University, Townsville

“How Nemo finds home: neuroecology of larva dispersal and population connectivity in marine, demersal fishes”

Date: Wednesday 12th October, 2011

Time: 1 - 2pm

Venue: IMAS (Taroona) Seminar Room

ALL WELCOME

Abstract

IMAS staff teach into undergraduate science degrees, and graduate diploma, honours, coursework masters, research masters and PhD programs. Students study a range of topics relevant to Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. A full understanding of these fascinating, unique and constantly changing environments is vital to Australia and the World. IMAS provides undergraduate, honours and postgraduate-level training in all areas pertaining to the southern polar regions.

Information about specific programs

• Undergraduate Courses
• Postgraduate Coursework
• Postgraduate Research
• CSIRO-UTAS PhD Program in Quantitative Marine Science