Noosa Biosphere Workshop – Thurs 19 March

Noosa Biosphere Morning Sessions at the Beach Bar

• Monday 16 March 8:30am – 11:00am (Culture & Connection)
• Tuesday 17 March 8:30am – 11:00am (Youth & our Blue Biosphere)
• Thursday 19 March 9am – 11:00am (Marine Research)

Ease into your festival day with the Noosa Biosphere Morning Sessions, a relaxed and informative series hosted at the Noosa Beach Bar. These sessions offer engaging talks and workshops designed to inspire a deeper connection with Noosa’s Blue Biosphere.

Thursday 19 March – Learn about current research in our blue biosphere. Make your pledge to our blue biosphere on our art installation.

When we enjoy our oceans, our interactions with marine life—from dolphins and whales to turtles and sharks—impacts the natural world of our blue biosphere. Through our research program with UniSC, we’re learning about the movement patterns of these iconic species so we can better protect them. 

• (9.00am) UniSC PhD student Melina Keane – understanding human-wildlife interactions with iconic marine species in Noosa’s blue biosphere.
• (9.20am) UniSC lead researcher Dr Bonnie Holmes – bull shark ecology and tagging.
• (9.40am) UniSC researcher Dr Alexis – dolphin ecology in our biosphere region. 
• (10.15am) Panel discussion – Prof Ian Lowe AO and researchers.

Also on today: Hastings St Visitor Information Centre – Plastic Free Noosa’s Precious Plastic Workshop and children’s book reading.

With Coffee Supreme on hand to keep you caffeinated, it’s the perfect start to your day — no tickets, no pressure, just good conversation and fresh perspectives. Free to attend and open to all. Come down early, grab a coffee, and learn something new before the action kicks off.

Brought to you by Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation

In partnership with our Official Coffee Partner