OCEAN LOVERS TALKS - Join the rescue: Citizen science for all

Hear how you can become a Citizen Scientist to help protect Sydney’s Coast as well as the world’s ocean. Join conservationists and scientists sharing their game-changing work that harnesses people power to drive success.

HOST:

- Duncan Heuer, Underwater Research Group

SPEAKERS:

Thomas Mesaglio, University of NSW

Thomas is an avid beachcomber, botanist and naturalist, and has organised and led many BioBlitzes across Australia. He is a site administrator on iNaturalist Australia and works for the ALA. 

Andy Ridley, Citizens of the Reef

Andy Ridley, founding CEO of Citizens of the Reef and Earth Hour, combines innovative leadership, science, and AI to drive global conservation movements, inspiring meaningful action and scaling environmental solutions.  

Sarah Han-de-Beaux, Spot A Shark

Sarah Han-de-Beaux has been passionate about the ocean since childhood. A keen citizen scientist, Sarah manages Spot a Shark and is the Secretary of the Underwater Research Group of NSW.

WHERE: High Tide Room, Bondi Pavilion

WHEN: 2.15pm - 2.35pm Sunday, March 23

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.