03/11/2026
Australian Antarctic Division scientists have been recognised for their service at the annual Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) meeting in Hobart 🏅
Krill scientist Dr So Kawaguchi was given a Wombat Award for his 30 years of work with CCAMLR, while fisheries scientist Philippe Ziegler received an Echidna award for his 15 years of service.
CCAMLR is an international body made up of 26 member countries and the European Union, responsible for the conservation of Southern Ocean marine life and ecosystems.
📸Pictured (L-R): Emma Campbell, So Kawaguchi, Philippe Ziegler