Environment and Biology Prizes

Oceanica Consulting Prize

Student: James Eu pictured with Dr Karen Hillman from Oceanica Consulting

Awarded for: The best academic performance in ENV381 Coastal and Marine Management.

Donor: Oceanica Consulting

"Oceanica commenced its marine environmental consulting business in 2002, and has benefitted from the expertise of Murdoch University's marine environmental staff on many projects.

The Oceanica Consulting prize for Coastal and Marine Management enables us to give something back to the marine science community, as well as raise the profile of marine science as an area of study and awareness of the consulting sector as a potential avenue for careers in the marine sciences."

With the kind permission of Oceanica Consulting

Luke Pen Award

Student: Sarah Davies pictured with John Ruprecht from the Department of Water

Awarded for: The best academic performance in ENV268 Ecology plus either ENV311 Managing Wetland and Water or ENV381 Coastal and Marine Management.

Donor: Department of Water

"The Luke Pen Award was established to recognise the work of the late Dr Luke Pen who was fundamental in promoting waterway restoration throughout the state.

Dr Pen was employed with the Water and Rivers Commission from 1991 to 2002. He was an enthusiastic and tireless scientist, who was passionate about the conservation of Western Australian waterways, the fringing vegetation of wetlands and the biology of fish. Throughout his studies and working life, Dr Pen made major contributions to increasing the understanding of waterways in Western Australia and improving their management.

This annual award will recognise a student who demonstrated merit in their studies in waterways management and will ensure ongoing celebration and recognition of the work of Dr Pen."

With the kind permission of the Department of Water