Seabed 2030 welcomes UWA Oceans Institute as newest partner
The University of Western Australia (UWA) Oceans Institute, a multidisciplinary marine research hub at the forefront of ocean science and marine innovation, has become the latest partner to join the Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project.
Founded in 2010, the UWA Oceans Institute unites the university's research expertise across oceanography, biology, ecology, engineering and the social sciences. With a community of more than 400 specialists, the Institute takes a collaborative, cross-disciplinary approach to deepening the understanding of marine systems and finding solutions to the ocean challenges that matter most.
Based in Western Australia and working across the Indian Ocean region and beyond, the UWA Oceans Institute collaborates closely with government, industry, research institutions and communities to translate scientific knowledge into practical outcomes that support environmental sustainability, economic opportunity and a thriving blue economy. Its strategic priorities include strengthening coastal resilience to climate change, monitoring ecosystem health, embedding First Nations knowledge and advancing sustainable development.
Multidisciplinary approach to ocean science
Commenting on the announcement, Seabed 2030 Director Jamie McMichael-Phillips said: “We are delighted to welcome the UWA Oceans Institute as the latest partner of Seabed 2030. The institute’s multidisciplinary approach to ocean science and its strong international research network make it an important contributor to advancing global knowledge of the marine environment.”
Director of the UWA Oceans Institute, Professor Christophe Gaudin, added: “The UWA Oceans Institute is committed to advancing collaborative, multidisciplinary marine research that addresses complex ocean challenges. Through this partnership with Seabed 2030, we look forward to contributing our expertise and working together to deepen understanding of ocean systems and support sustainable solutions for the future of the ocean.”
All data collected and shared with the Seabed 2030 project is included in the free and publicly available GEBCO global grid.
