FORUM - The Resilience of Port Stephens' Coastal and Marine Life.
Description
Local experts explore coastal erosion, turtle mortalities, oyster reef restoration and freshwater impacts following heavy rainfall. Bob Creese from EcoNetwork will MC the event, helping you to understand the future of Port Stephens' coastal and marine environments.
Join EcoNetwork Port Stephens for this FREE event for an engaging afternoon with leading local experts as they explore some of the challenges facing our local species and habitats, including coastal erosion, turtle mortalities, and oyster reef restoration.
Whether you're passionate about our coastline, marine wildlife, or the future of Port Stephens, this is an opportunity to hear the latest research, ask questions, and connect with others who care about protecting our unique environment.
Lineup
Iain Watt
President of EcoNetwork. Iain is a semi-retired International marine environmental consultant and trainer in marine conservation and habitat restoration. He will speak on Coastal Erosion in the Port Stephens area.
Ryan and Lia Pereira
Co-Founders of Sea Shelter and Owners of Irukandji Shark and Ray encounters. Ryan is a marine biology and environmental science specialist, and Lia a former Zookeeper. The pair will speak about Turtle mortalities.
Vicky Cole
Research Scientist for NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development at the Port Stephens Fisheries Institute. Vicky will present research on oyster reef restoration.
Dave Harasti and Tom Davis
Dave is a Principal Research Scientist and Tom a Research Scientist at NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. They collaborate extensively on marine biodiversity and threatened species management. They will speak on freshwater impacts following heavy rainfall events.
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