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Media Release
Report reveals impact of Australian Institute of Marine Science
31 October 2006
The Minister for Education, Science and Training, the Hon Julie Bishop MP, today released Marine Imprint: the crucial impact of 33 years of AIMS research in the public interest.
The new report, conducted by Insight Economics, assesses the impact of research activity by the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) since its establishment in 1972.
“AIMS is recognised world-wide for its cutting edge research in the field of tropical marine science and technology and is held in high regard by industry, government and other stakeholders,” Minister Bishop said.
“This report provides an independent assessment of the value and relevance of AIMS research for the long-term benefit of Australia and has shown that the Institute delivers strong net economic benefits for Australia for a small investment by taxpayers.”
The Report noted that the true value of AIMS cannot be fully captured in purely economic terms. A key impact of AIMS research is its contribution to the management and preservation of Australia’s iconic tropical marine ecosystems, most significantly the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area.
AIMS research also contributes to many rapidly growing marine industries, the tourism sector in the Great Barrier Reef, the Western Australian offshore oil and gas industry, and aquaculture industries.
The report was conducted by Insight Economics and is available from http://www.aims.gov.au.
Media Contacts:
Minister Bishop’s Office: Murray Hansen 0417 886 155
Dept of Education, Science & Training: Media Unit (02) 6240 7300
Non-media queries 1300 363 079
CEO Australian Institute of Marine Science Ian Poiner (07) 4753 4478
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