May 22 - International Day for Biological Diversity Come and see the Hub’s exhibition of marine biodiversity images at Questacon in Canberra from 21 May to 31 July 2010 to celebrate the International Year of Biodiversity. The exhibition contains images from Hub partners (and a few more) and was curated by Mark Norman, Head of Science at Museum Victoria. Our aim is to reach out to the general public (especially school students) and raise their awareness of the beauty and fragility of Australia’s marine biodiversity. We also raise the need for cutting edge science and management to protect this environment. The exhibition of photographs is scheduled to open on May 21, the day before International Day for Biological Diversity on the 22nd. It is also timely as the United Nations has declared 2010 as the International Year of Biodiversity. Images are displayed on the walls as you walk up the ramp to the different exhibition levels. http://canberra.questacon.edu.au/exhibitions/marine.html www.biodiversity2010.org.au/ - See other biodiversity events in Australia. Promote your own biodiversity news and events, share your stories and ideas. www.cbd.int/idb/ - The United Nations proclaimed May 22 The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues Photo credits: CSIRO Geoscience Australia Australian Bureau of Statistics Bruce Barker, CSIRO Gary Bell Julian Finn, Museum Victoria Chris Fallows/apexpredators.com Karen Gowlett-Holmes Eric G Matson, Australian Institute of Marine Science Greg Mellin, Australian Museum Mark Norman, Museum Victoria David Paul