Marine Matters: Insights from Geographe Bay

Discover the latest scientific research being conducted in Geographe Bay!

Scientists from Edith Cowan University and the University of Western Australia who are conducting marine science research in Geographe Bay will share their findings at this community seminar at Saltwater Busselton.

When: Wednesday 4th November 2026

Where: Saltwater Busselton

5:30pm arrival

6pm-7:30pm guest speakers and question time

7:30pm-8pm mingle & drinks

Tickets $10 (includes light supper and refreshments, kindly donated by our good friends at Rocky Ridge and Juniper Wines)

Registration essential!

Seagrass

Prof. Kathryn McMahon

Edith Cowan University

Kathryn will talk about the vast seagrass meadows in the Bay and her research as part of the Keep Watch Seagrass Monitoring Program.

Fish Benchmarking

Assoc. Prof. Tim Langlois

University of Western Australia

Tim will talk about his research on the fish benchmarking and ecology of marine fishes in Geographe Bay.

Pygmy Blue Whales

PhD student & Research assistant Alexandra D'Cruz

Edith Cowan University

Alex is studying the population ecology of pygmy blue whales that migrate through Geographe Bay and their exposure to increasing cumulative activity.

The KeepWatch seagrass monitoring project is coordinated by GeoCatch and funded by Water Corporation, with in-kind support from Edith Cowan University and the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.