Watch the video statement below from Science Minister Stephen Dawson. Watch on You Tube
WABSI and WAMSI brought industry and government together on 12th May 2026 to celebrate successful pilot projects in Cockburn Sound and the Pilbara of the Shared Environmental Analytics Facility (SEAF); the projects are delivering smart data analytics from the vast volumes of environmental data collected in WA each year.
Science Minister Stephen Dawson congratulated WABSI, WAMSI and partners in a video statement. “SEAF is a world-leading digital technology…co-designed right here in Western Australia with industry, government, and scientists to improve biodiversity outcomes.” Minister Dawson said.
Environment Minister Matthew Swinbourn attended the event and said that SEAF presented a paradigm shift, providing robust approaches and analytics from best available environmental data. He added it was a great partnership for delivering environmental and economic benefits.
Chair of the Environmental Protection Authority, Darren Walsh also spoke at the event, saying that SEAF was delivering a clearer picture of the cumulative impacts of combined pressures in development zones.
Read more about the Western Australian SEAF pilots here: Cockburn Sound and Pilbara
To find out more, go to the SEAF website seaf.org.au
Celebrating successful WA pilots for SEAF.
Top L to R: Luke Twomey (WAMSI), Christin Lamont (DBCA), Emily Briggs (DWER), Luke Twomey (WAMSI), Matthew Swinbourn (Environment Minister), Owen Nevin (CEO, WABSI)
Bottom: Owen Nevin (WABSI) and attendees at the event held on 12th May 2026