The Marine Omics team had a great time presenting their research at the Australian Antarctic Research Conference (AARC) in Hobart from 24-28 August, 2026.

Sally gave a great keynote titled ‘Protecting the blueprints of Antarctic Marine Life’.

Sally Lau presenting her keynote lecture

Josh and Edel also gave oral presentations in the biodiversity session on their honours and PhD research, respectively.

Josh and Edel in action

The Marine Omics team was well-represented in the poster session also with Maddi, Fernando and Sally all presenting their research.

Maddi highlighting her Sterechinus genome research

Fernando explaining the Antarctic octopus genome are enormous

Sally highlighting a new theory about octopus diversification