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As the Director of a small multimedia production unit from 1996 to 2012, Brett produced over 25 hours of high-quality natural history documentaries for international broadcasters, including BBC, Children’s BBC, France 5, Discovery, and National Geographic.
As the Director of a small multimedia production unit from 1996 to 2012, Brett produced over 25 hours of high-quality natural history documentaries for international broadcasters, including BBC, Children’s BBC, France 5, Discovery, and National Geographic. He also produced numerous programs for the Australian corporate sector and a broad range of federal, state, and local government departments, as well as similar corporate programming from 1988. Brett has a strong track record of delivering a diverse range of complex projects on schedule and within budget (ranging from $5K to $4.5M), including many tailored programs targeting audiences in health, science, education, and Indigenous and maritime communications.
In 2010, Brett established and operated a free NFP marine conservation education site, which he later converted into a registered NFP foundation (Oceans IQ Pty Ltd) in 2014. He spent much of his early working life as an owner/operator of trawlers, dive and tourist charter boats in the Great Barrier Reef region, and as a relief master on large, high-speed tourist catamarans, barges, ferries, and tugs.
Claire is an experienced educator with 20 years of teaching experience. She is passionate about fostering curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning in her students.
Claire is an experienced educator with 20 years of teaching experience. She is passionate about fostering curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning in her students. Inspired by her own love for the ocean and activities like surfing and snorkelling, Claire is dedicated to providing hands-on experiences that connect students with the natural world. She believes these opportunities help nurture a love for the oceans, inspiring the next generation of ocean protectors.
Currently studying a Bachelor of Marine Science and Management, Claire is combining her teaching expertise with her passion for the marine environment. She is enthusiastic about integrating emerging technologies, such as drones, into her teaching practices to enhance learning. By offering innovative and engaging educational experiences, Claire empowers students to better understand and protect our oceans. Her goal is to inspire lifelong connections to the natural world and cultivate environmental stewards and advocates for marine conservation.
Dr Prue Francis is a marine scientist at Deakin University. She brings a unique set of capabilities that bridge kelp restoration science and ocean literacy research, exemplified by her interdisciplinary approach to promoting marine conservation.
Dr Prue Francis is a marine scientist at Deakin University. She brings a unique set of capabilities that bridge kelp restoration science and ocean literacy research, exemplified by her interdisciplinary approach to promoting marine conservation. She is the co-author of the children’s picture book The Great Southern Reef, which has sold over 2,300 copies and continues to raise awareness about Australia’s temperate reef systems.
A passionate advocate for science communication, Prue is a regular keynote speaker and guest presenter at community and professional events and is part of the prestigious 2023-24 Superstar of STEM cohort. Her work demonstrates a commitment to combining research excellence with public engagement to inspire stewardship of marine ecosystems.
Harry is legendary when it comes to Ocean Literacy and has been actively involved in the education space since 1970.
Harry is legendary when it comes to Ocean Literacy and has been actively involved in the education space since 1970. He established the Tooradin Marine Life Centre, is the founding member of the Marine Education Society of Australasia (MESA) and the International Pacific Marine Educators Network (IPMEN). In 1982 Harry started his own company, Nautilus, Education, where he worked as a natural history author (he has published over 100 books), exhibit designer and environmental education consultant. He was also a teaching associate in the Education Faculty at the Peninsula Campus of Monash University between 1989 and 2014. Although retired from formal employment, Harry is still actively engaged in promoting ocean literacy here in Australia and internationally and has received a number of local and international awards for his work in this field.
If Sheree had her choice, she would have gills instead of lungs, a breath hold to rival the sperm whale and a sparkly green mermaid-esque tail.
If Sheree had her choice, she would have gills instead of lungs, a breath hold to rival the sperm whale and a sparkly green mermaid-esque tail. Since she doesn’t, this marine biologist, does the next best thing and spends as much time as she can scuba diving and blowing bubbles. When she’s a land lover you can find Sheree working on a range of innovative and engaging projects that bridge the gap between marine science and the public. She is a board member of our partner organisation Unico Conservation Foundation, is a former Young Australian of the Year, documentary maker and award-winning author with many books under her belt including ‘KamaSEAtra – Secrets of sex in the sea, a humourous look at how sea creatures do the no pants dance.
Hakan has been active in the marine conservation and education sector for over two decades.
Hakan has been active in the marine conservation and education sector for over two decades. His early professional experience was shaped within the sustainability arena, as a researcher and consultant on projects in sustainability reporting, stake holder engagement, SIA and social risk. Hakan then turned his attention to the community sector at the inception of Victoria’s system of marine national parks, being on the executive committee of Marine Care Ricketts Point inc., for 12 years. In that time Hakan engaged in numerous activities and projects around marine education, including the development of the Ricketts Point Marine Education Centre and coordination of inter-agency public education programs, such as Marine Care’s regular contributions to Coast Care’s Summer by the Sea festivals. The former won a Banksia Award and the latter a nomination in the education category for the organization. In parallel Hakan developed and delivered environmental education programs as a consultant in the schools’ sector and has for over a decade been an educator with the Gould League, specializing in the development and delivery of its marine education programs for Victorian primary and secondary students.
Hakan holds an Honours degree in Marine Science and Management and a Diploma in Conservation and Land Management. His post graduate research focused on policy development and implementation of marine protected areas. In addition to his continuing role as an environmental educator, Hakan is undertaking a bachelor’s degree in music composition and music technology, being keen to explore the intersections of creative arts and environmental education.
Michelle has worked in natural resource management since 1992 for non-government organisations, the Victorian Government and Australian Government.
Michelle is passionate about marine and coastal education and volunteered on the management committees of VAEE and MESA, delivered school coastal field trips and helped develop marine and coastal teacher resources for the Commonwealth Government. She worked for Coast Action/Coastcare for ten years. She worked with volunteer groups in the Port Phillip and Westernport region, coordinated the Summer by the Sea program, and advised groups on Coastcare.
Michelle has worked in natural resource management since 1992 for non-government organisations, the Victorian government and Australian government. Her focus has predominantly been on sustainable management, encouraging a balance between production and the environment.
Michelle was recognised for outstanding public service to natural resource management and was awarded a Public Service Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for 2019. She also received Awards of Excellence for her role in Summer by the Sea Program, and for her leadership of Coast Action.
Jody, a foreign-born Australian, is passionate about fostering ocean literacy and inspiring Australians to value their unique marine environment.
Jody, a foreign-born Australian, is passionate about fostering ocean literacy and inspiring Australians to value their unique marine environment. Over decades, she has educated more than 15,000 people through innovative programs, workshops, and public events. A Life Member of the Gould League and former Secretariat of the Marine Education Society of Australasia, Jody contributed to CoastAction, CoastCare, and EPA Victoria’s $22.5m Stormwater Action grants program. She was instrumental in placing Melbourne Aquarium on the state’s Agenda 21 and coordinated the international One Ocean Pacific Forum in Hawaii.
As Education Officer for the Australian Marine Environment Protection Association, she led a ground breaking ocean literacy project in the Torres Strait and collaborated on Indigenous Land and Sea Rangers’ resources. Working with scientists, educators, and government bodies since the 1990s, Jody’s enduring dream is for every Australian to recognize that a healthy ocean is vital. Serving on the reference group is a privilege.
Andrew Christie is a lecturer in the Bachelor of Agriculture & Technology program at Melbourne Polytechnic’s Epping campus, specialising in aquaculture.
Andrew Christie is a lecturer in the Bachelor of Agriculture & Technology program at Melbourne Polytechnic’s Epping campus, specialising in aquaculture. Having had an interest in marine biology since early childhood, he is an avid snorkeler, diver and underwater photographer, and is also president of Marine Care Point Cooke, a friends group devoted to the conservation of the Point Cooke Marine Sanctuary in Melbourne’s west. He is a regular panellist on “Out of the Blue,” a radio show devoted to marine issues, on 3CR Community Radio, 855AM.
Adam has a love of the ocean and all things marine-related. Although Marine-biology trained, Adam has spent the last 25 years sharing his enthusiasm for the marine environment with secondary school students.
Adam has a love of the ocean and all things marine-related. Although Marine-biology trained, Adam has spent the last 25 years sharing his enthusiasm for the marine environment with secondary school students. Adam is involved with developing marine education resources and curriculum for Queensland schools.
Philanthropists, ocean literacy experts, scientists, State Government and environmental educators.
OceansIQ is a free online marine portal dedicated to sharing the Ocean’s stories and resourcing marine educators to inspire, engage and encourage the exploration and protection of our blue planet.
The Unico Conservation Foundation is dedicated to marine conservation initiatives in Australia and developing countries.
Coastcare Victoria proudly supports hundreds of community groups and volunteers working to protect and enhance Victoria’s 2000 kilometres of coastline Community organisations.
Dr Prue Francis; Senior Lecturer in Marine Science and Professional Practice in the School of Life and Environmental Sciences and the Course Director of the Bachelor of Marine Science at Deakin University.
As Australia’s peak professional body for environmental educators, we advocate for environmental education and contribute to skills development to help you stay at the forefront of education for sustainability.
Ocean literacy experts, scientists, environmental educators and maritime industry representatives.
We empower Victorians to conserve our dolphins and whales, and their environment. We do this through research, education and environmental leadership.
With a proud history of over 110 years in nature conservation and environmental education, Gould League continues to provide engaging, curriculum-based programs to Victorian kindergartens, schools and vacation care groups.
With a proud history of over 110 years in nature conservation and environmental education, Gould League continues to provide engaging, curriculum-based programs to Victorian kindergartens, schools and vacation care groups.
Our ambition is to have the public including schools and tourists made aware of the collection and the importance of ships and seafarers in the Australian Economy.