by kapow | May 24, 2017 | Blog, Government Policy, Miscellaneous
Achievements of the National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility Last Wednesday, 17th May, I attended what we think will be the last meeting of supporters of NCCARF, the National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility. The meeting was held in rooms...
by kapow | Mar 25, 2017 | Blog, Miscellaneous
Wave Energy Resource The renewable energy debate has been heating up once again. States and Commonwealth governments have been trading initiatives over recent months in how best to secure supply of electricity to various markets. These problems are said to get worse...
by kapow | Feb 27, 2017 | Blog, Miscellaneous, Sediments
Port Stephens Bioherms Map of Port Stephens showing the location of shell bioherms (green shading) forming shallow areas in the modern estuary. Source: NSW Geological Survey Report GS1974/093 Last week I was invited to give a talk at Salamander Bay on the geology and...
by kapow | Jan 31, 2017 | Blog, Miscellaneous
Irukandji on the move Warning sign for marine stingers such as Irukandji jellyfish (Source: Queensland Dept. National Parks, Sports and Racing) I was first alerted to the potential southern migration of Irukandji jelly fish during hearings before the House of...
by kapow | Dec 6, 2016 | Blog, Contributor, Miscellaneous
Recognition of Karl’s contribution to Geoscience A statement in recognition of Karl Shaw’s contribution to Geoscience On behalf of a group of colleagues, I would like to pay tribute to Karl Shaw as a friend, colleague and great bloke. I played a role in recruiting...
by kapow | Sep 20, 2016 | Authored Elsewhere, Blog, Miscellaneous
The Peron Naturaliste Partnership Update The Peron Naturaliste Partnership was successful in gaining the Department of Transport Coastal Adaptation and Protection program funding to assist with the Regional Coastal Monitoring Project. The Shire of Harvey also received...