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!

Geographe Bay Seagrasses

Prof. Kathryn McMahon

Edith Cowan University

Kathryn will share the latest findings from the KeepWatch Seagrass Monitoring research program, exploring the resilience of Geographe Bay seagrass meadows and actions we can take to improve seagrass condition.

Fish on Film

Assoc. Prof. Tim Langlois

University of Western Australia

Tim will talk about discoveries from the Geographe Marine Park and across the South-west Network of the Australian Marine Parks.

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.