The Marine Adaptation Network encourages the synthesis of research answering marine sectoral questions of Australian regional or national importance. In 2011/2012 the network is funding a series of workshops to develop issues papers that synthesise existing and emerging research to address key marine climate change adaptation knowledge gaps.

The funding provided is intended to facilitate workshop(s) that enable selected synthesis project work to be undertaken by network members. It is imperative that any funded workshop leads to the submission of a paper for peer review and the production of an executive summary and information sheet that is useful for marine stakeholders and managers in any of the following marine sectors: marine aquaculture, commercial and/or recreational fishing, marine conservation or marine tourism. Funding will be provided to support travel and accommodation for 5-7 relevant people to participate in a workshop of duration for three full days - with up to two extra days set aside for travel, to/from the workshop venue, for participants travelling from afar.

For the Round One submissions (July-Dec 2011) two applications were funded:

“Ocean acidification: What are the environmental, social and economic ramifications for the
Australian mollusc and crustacean fisheries?”
Principle Investigator: Dr Russell Richards.
Workshop held in Brisbane from 23‐25 November 2011.

“Climate change and coral trout: adaptation options for commercial and recreational
fisheries.”
Principle Investigator: Dr Morgan Pratchett.
Workshop held in Townsville from 6‐8 December 2011.

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