Emma researches the impact of human activities on marine communities. In particular, she investigates the effects of contaminants and introduced species on the structure and diversity of indigenous marine species in places as diverse as the Great Barrier Reef and Antarctica.

 

A recognised marine science expert, Emma has been an invited expert on federal and state government marine projects and has been featured on ABC digital TV's Love Ya Work and Channel 9 News, as well as in The Weekend Australian and the Sydney Morning Herald. She has also coordinated exhibitions for the Australian Museum, given lectures to high school students and presented a marine environmental science program on community radio for five years.

 

Matt is working on novel approaches to the enhancement of recreational and commercial fisheries. One of the major approaches to fisheries enhancement is through releasing fish that have been reared in captivity into waterways. Matt's research focuses on assessing stocking density and developing release techniques to suit the biology and behaviour of different fish species.

 

Through talks and activities in schools and at the Bondi Beach Marine Discovery Centre, Matt aims to instill in the next generation a sense of individual responsibility to contribute to the survival of the planet and its ecosystems. His commitment to engaging with the wider community is demonstrated through his role in organizing fishing competitions aimed at increasing anglers' awareness of responsible fishing practices.

 

Matt has won numerous fisheries and environmental awards and has gained over $1.4 million in research funding.