International Coastal Conference in Hobart

The international Coast to Coast 2018 Conference will be held in Hobart this week, with the
theme, “Meeting on the Margin”.

The Conference has attracted more than 200 delegates from every state and territory in Australia,
in addition to a number of international delegates.

The Conference will examine current policies and conservation issues in coastal management
around Australia, workshop coastal hazards dealing with sea-level rises and provide a focus for
traditional owners to report on the management of sea country.

“Coast to Coast started in Hobart in 1984, and this is the third time Hobart has hosted the event”
Chris Rees, co-convenor said. “It’s a remarkable attendance and reinforces the critical need for
up to date information on all matters coastal for the community, land managers and land-owners,
Councils and Governments” he added.

“International and national keynote speakers add to the profile of this Conference, providing
important contexts for the more than 100 oral and poster presentations during the week” Mr Rees
noted.

Sessions addressing climate adaptation, community science and engagement, marine and
estuarine science, coastal planning and fisheries will be held during the week.

“Workshops and discussion panels on penguins, aquaculture and indigenous management
broaden the spectrum of topics available to attendees” Mr Rees said.

The Conference will be held over 5 days at the Hotel Grand Chancellor. The program and
additional details are at http://coasttocoast2018.org/ The Conference is being convened by Chris
Rees and Dr Eric Woehler on behalf of the Australian Coastal Society (https://australiancoastalsociety.org/)
Dr Eric Woehler Co-convenor, Coast to Coast 2018 Conference Convenor, BirdLife Tasmania