Our speaker will be Mr Peter Stephenson, retired Principal Research Scientist- Stock Assessment, Department of Fisheries Western Australia. Common methods of determining the status of finfish stocks will be explored. The methods will be illustrated with two examples from Western Australia, Shark Bay Pink Snapper, Pilbara Red Emperor and also ...
Japan Trip - Desiree Heald has recently returned from an extended trip to Japan and will share with us some sightings of fauna, flora and other aspects of nature that she encountered on her trip.
In the late 1970s, the mammal emblem of WA, the termite-eating numbat, was slipping towards extinction. This once-widespread marsupial survived in only three places in the south-west and by 1985, at only two sites, Dryandra and the Perup Forest with around 300 animals. This presentation will trace the ups and ...
Dr Lachlan Strain, Principal Research Scientist- Molluscs, DPIRD We will learn about the species, habitat and life cycle of the various abalone species that are found along WA’s coast line. We will also learn how researchers collect data and make recommendations for the following season. The 2024 recreational abalone season ...
DRB Presents: Amy Wild from Amy Wild Adventures with live Reptiles
Join Julie for an introductory talk on the biology, diversity, and interactions of fungi in soil. Julie Fielder is a mycologist and botanist who has worked with plants and fungi across Australia. Her personal passion is the soil mycobiome, and its ecological relationships with plants and soil chemistry. Julie is ...
DRB Presents: Diana Papenfus talking about Christmas Island
Dr Holly Raudino is a Senior Research Scientist within the Marine Science Program of the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. Holly's interest lies in behavioural ecology and applied research on threatened marine fauna. She leads the state government research and monitoring of marine mammals and continues to collaborate with ...
DRB Presents: Kelly Sheldrick (CCWA) speaking on the Bat Monitoring Program and the Christmas Island Pipistrelle
Topic: Great Southern Bioblitz – Daniel Heald will discuss the upcoming Bioblitz. The remainder of the meeting will be a Members’ Night – members are invited to share images of sightings or other subjects of interest Contact: for further details.
Dr John Huisman This talk at the main club evening will feature Dr John Huisman sharing about William Henry Harvey and his Western Australian Seaweeds. John’s presentation will give a general overview of the history and current state of seaweed diversity in the Perth region, but then concentrate on his ...
DRB Presents: Kelly Sheldrick (CCWA) speaking on the Christmas Island Bats and Nature Fundraiser
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