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WA Museum Woodside Collection Projects (Kimberley) 2008-2015. Clay Bryce Aquatic Zoology. Survey Methodology. One hour RAP marine biodiversity surveys Both intertidal and subtidal sites Replicated geomorphic zones Replicated transects Point intercept along transects
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WA Museum Woodside Collection Projects (Kimberley) 2008-2015 Clay Bryce Aquatic Zoology
Survey Methodology • One hour RAP marine biodiversity surveys • Both intertidal and subtidal sites • Replicated geomorphic zones • Replicated transects • Point intercept along transects • Water Quality at each site
121 Collecting stations (2009-2012) with 60 proposed (2013 and 2014 ) Western Australian Museum
Woodside 4 and 5 outcomes • Peer reviewed scientific papers (in prep): • Historic (W4) – 13 • Survey (W4 & 5) – 16 • New species - 10? (TBC) • Ecological – ? (TBC) • Website: • http://www.museum.wa.gov.au/kimberley/marine-life-kimberley-region • Video clips – 38 to date with more each trip • Awards to date: • Best Large Institution Website • Museums Australia Multimedia and Publications Design Awards (MAPDAs) • Premiers Awards for Excellence in the Public Sector, 2011: Overall winner and Managing the Environment category
Woodside Collection Project (Kimberley) 2008-2015 Research Team: Clay Bryce,Lynda Avery, Lee Betterridge, Sandy Bruce, Peter Davie, Rainbo Dixon, Merrick Ekins, Peter Fearns, Jane Fromont, Rodrigo Garcia, Oliver Gomez, Chris Glasby, John Hooper, Andrew Hosie, John Huisman, Pat Hutchins, Jeff Johnson, Di Jones, Loisette Marsh, Glenn Moore, Peter Morrison, Sue Morrison, Zoe Richards, Alison Sampey, Monika Schlacher-Hoenlinger, Lexie Walker, Richard Willan,Corey Whisson,Barry Wilson, Robin Wilson, Skipton Woolley, Julian Finn, Celeste Wilson. With a special acknowledgement to Woodside Energy for their ongoing support