OCEAN LOVERS TALKS - Ancient wisdom, modern science: sharing solutions for the love of the ocean

Explore the powerful synergy between traditional sea country knowledge working in tandem with the latest breakthroughs in ocean research leading to groundbreaking solutions for a healthier ocean.

HOST:

Robin Mellon, CEO of Better Sydney Director

Robin Mellon has combined his love of the built environment, passion for sustainability, experience with supply chains, and qualifications in property and finance to become one of Australia’s experts on sustainable supply chains.

SPEAKERS:

Dr. Mitch Gibbs, University of Sydney

Mitchell is a proud Dunghutti man through kinship, and Lecturer and Postdoctoral Fellow at The University of Sydney in the Schools of Geosciences. From Indigenous traditional owners and knowledge holders, he learns about our environments and ways to manage those environments using shellfish-associated practices handed down through oral and lived histories and putting this into practice with Habitat restoration work with the Gamay Rangers and the La Perouse Local Aboriginal Land Council.

Kyah Chewying, Wollongong University

Kyah is a Yuin Walbunja woman and PhD student researching Indigenous oral histories and habitat mapping to understand urchin barrens in NSW. She advocates for Traditional Knowledge inclusion in Western science and diverse voices in research.

Rob Cooley, Gamay Rangers

Robert Cooley is a saltwater man from coastal Sydney, a Senior Ranger with the Gamay Rangers. He works to protect oceans, collaborating with partners to address environmental pressures and find sustainable solutions.

WHERE: High Tide Room, Bondi Pavilion

WHEN: 1.30pm - 1.50pm Saturday, March 22

Important note: Registration does not guarantee you a seat. Please arrive early to avoid disappointment.

Ocean Lovers Talks are a feature program of the Ocean Lovers Festival bringing you inspirational talks by leaders and luminaries, scientists, innovators, adventurers and future-proofers focused on solutions to better protect our ocean, promoting hopeful and inspiring views for the future.

The Ocean Lovers Festival is an annual celebration of Ideas, Art+Music & Actions, showcasing some of the latest innovations, science, state-of-the-art technology and cool ideas for helping the ocean. Be inspired and entertained with art, music, food, talks, stalls, workshops and more. Visit our website for more information.