Royal Society of Tasmania: Mrs Rachelle Hawkins

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Sun 23 Mar 2025

Get ready to dive into the depths of aquaculture at the Royal Society of Tasmania Northern Branch's upcoming public lecture featuring the one and only Rachelle Hawkins. Titled "From Seahorses to Handfish," this talk will take you on a journey that began in a deserted warehouse on a wharf, where Seahorse Australia swam into existence as a bit of a controversial venture. You see, the goal was to take the groundbreaking research from Launceston's Key Centre for Aquaculture and actually do something with it. Fast forward 27 years, and they've not only hooked a reputation as a go-to supplier for seahorses but also snagged the attention of tourists looking for a splash of aquatic adventure.

But wait, there's more. The crème de la crème of their efforts lies in their collaboration with CSIRO and UTAS, where they're not just breeding our finned friends, but also playing a vital role in the rescue mission for the critically endangered handfish. You're invited to hear all about this oceanic escapade while you're at it. Tickets are a steal at $7 for general admission, $4 for students, and free for Royal Society members as well as kids under 12, so bring the whole clan. Mark your calendar for Sunday, 23 March 2025 at 1:30 PM, and head over to the Meeting Room at the Museum at Inveresk—you won't want to miss this aquatic tale.

More information at www.qvmag.tas.gov.au/Whats-on/Events/Royal-Society-of-Tasmania-Mrs-Rachelle-Hawkins




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