1. Kelly Waples Marine Science Program DEC WAMSI Marine Wildlife Node Building capacity for marine wildlife research in WA

2. Nominal Research Themes Fauna population demographics Habitat use and critical habitats Reproductive and trophic ecology Threatening processes and sustainable levels of human interaction Indicators and protocols for long term monitoring Understanding and applying Indigenous knowledge to conservation and management

3. Process Business Case developed – DEC WAMSI Node approved- WAMSI Board Capacity to implement - DEC Development of a Science Plan Governance agreed Funding