OCEAN LOVERS TALKS - Sydney's ocean guardians - protecting and restoring our unique marine ecosystems

Learn from the scientists collaborating on the many innovative ocean-positive projects targeting Sydney’s underwater treasures, from seaweed transplanting to habitat restoration efforts that breathe new life into our vital coastal areas.

HOST:

Stephen Oliver, Commissioning Editor, Factual, ABC

Previously an award-winning filmmaker, now Commissioning Editor of Documentaries atthe ABC, Stephen is passionate about telling stories that inform, entertain and ultimately change the world for the better

SPEAKERS:

Dr Francisco Martinez-Baena (Project Restore) – Sydney Institute of Marine Science

Francisco Martinez-Baena is a Research Associate and Project Manager at the SydneyInstituteof Marine Science (SIMS). Currently Francisco leads a one-of-a-kind multi-habitat restoration project,Project Restore, where his pursuing his passion of restoring seascapes.

Dr Aaron Eger - Kelp Forest Alliance/ University of New South Wales

Dr. Aaron Eger is a marine scientist and conservation practitioner dedicated to protecting and restoring the world’s oceans. He is the Founder and Program Director of the Kelp Forest Alliance - a global initiative aiming to restore 4 million hectares of kelp forests by 2040.

Dr Chanelle Webster (PhD, Operation Posidonia) – University of New South Wales

Chanelle Webster became a true nerd of the ocean when working with seagrass for the first time in 2017. Her PhD focused on understanding about how these amazing plants will tolerate a changing environment

Dr Mitch Gibbs - University of Sydney (Oyster Reefs Recovery/Traditional Ecological Knowledge)

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.

WHERE: High Tide Room, Bondi Pavilion

WHEN: 4.45pm - 5.05pm 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.