All of the latest updates about our research, events and conferences our members attend, and other articles of interest about Adrift Lab.
Susie Philpot’s first paper has been accepted by Environmental Science and Pollution Research. The paper details the bioaccumulation of deleterious trace elements in seven petrel species. Susie’s research uses these species as bio-indicators of the health of the ecosystems in which they dwell.
Read MoreCatarina Serra Goncalves has been awarded a grant by the National Geographic Society’s Committee for Research and Exploration for her project “Effectiveness of community-based Source Reduction Plans for marine plastic debris”.
Read MoreDr Jennifer Lavers recently applied for a scholarship with Australian Geographic for Peter Puskic’s project “More Than Skin Deep: Examining The Cellular-Level Effects of Ingested Plastic On Flesh-Footed Shearwaters”.
Read MoreLast year, Dr Jennifer Lavers was contacted by American artist Tina Hinojosa, who wanted to create an art-science piece using marine debris. Dr Lavers sent some plastic that had been ingested by flesh-footed shearwaters on Lord Howe island.
Read MoreThis project is also supported by Zoos Victoria and Hobart City Council. During 2019-2020, Dr Gilmour will investigate the fate of ‘normal’ and so-called ‘biodegradable’ balloons under rigorously controlled, real-world environmental conditions.
Read MoreAdrift Lab’s Peter Puskic has been published in the Summer 2019 edition of Australian Wildlife Magazine by the Australian Wildlife Society.
Read More“Since I can remember, I have always been interested in sharks. Therefore, my research will be primarily focus on sharks originating from the Bass Strait, to determine whether there are signs of plastic ingestion and to measure the concentration of metals in their tissues.”
Read MoreThe Plastic Seas curriculum includes engaging videos and #STEM design challenges created by teachers for teachers. All materials are available for free at www.earthecho.org/Expeditions beginning 15 Jan 2019.
Read MoreNick Crameri has recently joined the Adrift Lab team after a career refocus in 2018. Having worked in environmental consulting Nick was constantly required to work for the some of the big corporate polluters and to help clean up their mess.
Read MoreDr Jennifer Lavers wrote a piece for Birdland, an article from The Island Review, an online magazine by and for bird lovers.
Read MoreMegan Grant was recently selected as a recipient of a Blue Charter Fellowship from the Association of Commonwealth Universities.
Read MoreThe gears of ecological and ornithological research continue to turn as researchers including Adrift Lab’s Dr. Jennifer Lavers have published a paper on the foraging strategies of the Murhpy’s Petrel.
Read MoreAdrift Lab researchers Megan and Catarina presented findings from their research to the public in conjunction with Launceston STEMinists and Red Brick Road Ciderhouse.
Read MoreBonnie is a 3rd year undergraduate student based at the Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies in Hobart. As part of her degree, she’s undertaking a Major Research Practice which is great preparation the huge undertaking of an Honours project.
Read MoreAdrifter Peter Puskic won the Mount Nelson Award - congratulations Peter!
Read MoreJoin Dr Lavers at the John Monash Science School for a special first anniversary screening of A Plastic Ocean, along with a live Q&A session. 30 OCTOBER 2018, 6:30PM
Read MoreIn October, Dr Jennifer Lavers joined the 2018 EarthEcho Expedition to showcase Adrift Lab’s plastic pollution research and promote a new citizen science program aimed at schools.
Read MoreAdrift Lab researchers are excited to announce their successful bid for ‘Waste Reduction Funding’!
Read MoreIn September 2018, Dr Lavers participated in the “Exploring by the Seat of Your Pants” ocean plastics event which was live-broadcast to six schools (more than 150 students) across eastern North America.
Read MoreAn art-science “trashion” exhibition featuring the incredible work of Sydney based artist Marina DeBris was displayed at Hobart’s Maritime Museum from 29 June – 9 Sep 2018.
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