WPMBN Conference Schedule

Program

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Sunday, 23 Nov 2025 – Monday, 24 Nov 2025

Pre-conference field trip

Moreton Bay Research Station (MBRS)

Tuesday, 25 November 2025

Wednesday, 26 November 2025

Thursday, 27 November 2025

Friday, 28 November 2025

Afternoon

Make way to Gladstone (for those going on the post-conference field trip)

Saturday, 29 November 2025 – Wednesday 3 December 2025

Post-conference field trip

Heron Island Research Station (HIRS)

List of Posters

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Special themed session (Wed 26 Nov 13:30-15:15)

Weaving currents of Knowledge: Respectful Partnerships Between Indigenous Peoples and Marine Scientists in the Indo-Pacific

This session will explore respectful partnerships between Indigenous communities and marine scientists across the Indo-Pacific. Drawing on real-world examples from ongoing projects, the discussion will highlight how different knowledge systems and scientific approaches can enrich one another to better understand past and present marine life. The session will also share practical insights on building relationships and trust, navigating challenges, co-designing research, and ensuring mutual benefit. Together, we will discuss ways of fostering research practice that moves beyond consultation towards genuine partnership and shared stewardship of cultural seascapes.