Expert Panel



Thank you for visiting our Coastcare Panel of Experts.

We would like to thank everyone who have participated and contributed questions. We received a wide range of questions addressing issues such as grants, worrying about climate change and what surf clubs can do to become more environmentally friendly.

Find out what other questions were asked and how our experts responded. To learn more about our experts, browse through their profiles, listen to their radio interviews, and watch their videos.

Name: Scott Gibson
Title: National Business Development Director
Organisation: Coastcare and Landcare Australia
Want funding? Ask Scott how to get it from local businesses. see more
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Name: Alan Stokes
Title: Executive Director
Organisation: National Sea Change Taskforce
What are the biggest impacts of rapid population and tourism growt... see more
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Name: Dr John Williams
Title: Natural Resources Commission
Organisation: Wentworth Group
*New Video* What effect will climate change have on our coastal en... see more
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Name: Dick Olesinski
Title: Environmental Consultant, Coastcare group founder
Organisation: South Port SLSC
What can surfers and other beach users do to help the coastal envi... see more
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Name: Dr. Robert Brander
Title: Senior Lecturer, UNSW
Organisation: Coastal Geomorphologist
What will happen to our beaches with climate change? Ask “Dr Rip” ... see more
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Name: Prof. David Booth
Title: Professor of Marine Ecology, UTS
Organisation: Sydney Institute of Marine Science
What effect is human pollution having on fish?  Ask a world class ... see more
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Name: Dr David Rissik
Title: Chief Scientist
Organisation: Freshwater and Marine Sciences Division, Environmental Protection Agency
How will climate change affect our marine life? Ask a leading expe... see more
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Name: Tina Demetriou
Title: Environmental Projects Officer
Organisation: Coastal Environment Centre, Pittwater Council
Thinking of applying for a Coastcare grant? Ask Tina for tips. see more
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Name: Chris Tola
Title: Chairman
Organisation: Surfrider Foundation Australia
How is your day at the beach impacting the coast? Ask Chris today.... see more
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Name: Claudette Rechtorik
Title: UNSW
Organisation: Sydney Aquarium Conservation Fund
Want to know what seafood is the best to eat to avoid over exploit... see more
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Name: Giselle Firme
Title: Marine Conservation Officer
Organisation: Nature Conservation Council of NSW
Ever wondered what role the ocean plays in controlling the climate? Ask Giselle... see more
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Name: Jo Cooper
Title: Coastal Ambassador
Organisation: North Steyne SLSC
What can you do to improve your beach?  Ask Jo whose SLSC has won ... see more
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Name: Ben Bartlett
Title: Group Development
Organisation: Surf Life Saving Australia
What are Surf Lifesaving Clubs doing to help our coast? Ask Ben ab... see more
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Name: John Moore
Title: Senior Research Officer and Expert Weed Botanist
Organisation: WA Dept of Agriculture and Food
Does your coastline have a major weed pr... see more
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