PROJECTS

Surfrider Foundation SA – Strategic Advice for Coastal Action

Provided strategic advice translating coastal science into community-led monitoring and advocacy, aligning Surfrider programs with South Australian priorities to improve engagement, inform policy, and strengthen ecosystem resilience.

Ecological Risk Assessment – Carp Biocontrol Program

Supports the national Carp Biocontrol Program by providing ecological research, risk assessment, and scientific guidance on Cyprinid herpesvirus-3 to inform environmental feasibility and invasive carp management across Australia.

Harmful Algal Bloom Mitigation Feasibility

Assessed the feasibility of oxygen-enhancing technology to mitigate harmful algal blooms in South Australia, providing a science-based evaluation, environmental testing framework, and guidance for aquaculture and marine industry application.

Autonomous Ocean Monitoring Advisory

Advised South Australian government on using autonomous platforms, sensors, and remote sensing to enhance marine monitoring, improving coverage, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of environmental data collection.

Stormwater Treatment Assessment

Evaluated a proprietary filtration material for mitigating harmful algal blooms and improving coastal stormwater quality, providing independent scientific guidance to support evidence-based decisions on feasibility and environmental benefits.

Harmful Algal Bloom Mitigation Assessment

Evaluated the potential use of modified clay technology to mitigate harmful algal blooms in South Australian waters, providing evidence-based guidance on environmental risks, regulatory considerations, and operational feasibility for decision-makers.

Seagrass Monitoring Program

Supported seagrass monitoring along the Northern Adelaide Coast, providing robust scientific evidence on the impacts of a sand recycling dredging trial to inform government coastal management decisions.

Seagrass Impact Assessment

Analyzed pre- and post-dredging data along the Northern Adelaide Coast, providing a scientifically robust evaluation of potential impacts on seagrass meadows and supporting government coastal management decisions.

Stormwater Pollution Investigation

Conducted rapid sampling and analysis at a stormwater outlet in Holdfast Bay, providing council with clear, defensible results to guide environmental management and respond to community concerns.

Event-based Water Quality Monitoring

Implemented a rapid water sampling program across remote Yorke Peninsula locations, coordinating logistics and sample delivery to support the South Australian EPA’s harmful algal bloom monitoring and management response.

Lagoon Marine Life Interpretation

Conducted marine fauna surveys and created a user-friendly field guide for a boutique resort in Upolu, Samoa, enhancing guest snorkelling experiences, increasing ecological awareness, and supporting the resort’s nature-based tourism offering.

Seagrass Morphometric Assessment

Designed and implemented a robust seagrass monitoring program, providing scientifically defensible data on seasonal variability and condition to support environmental impact assessments and satisfy regulatory requirements.

Lagoon Snorkelling Safety Assessment

Mapped lagoon currents and developed visitor safety guidance for a boutique resort in Upolu, Samoa, helping reduce staff interventions, improve guest awareness, and enhance the snorkelling experience.

Offshore Aquaculture Monitoring Plan

Developed a scientifically robust offshore aquaculture monitoring plan, supporting regulatory review and ensuring practical, defensible, and internationally aligned environmental monitoring.