Together, we are making significant strides toward a sustainable and resilient future for Australian coastlines.
To share information and ideas, or to participate in the discussions helping shape the scope and scale of the CoastRI initiative, please get in touch with the CoastRI team.
Rebecca Zitoun is the Program Coordinator for Coastal Observing at the Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) and Science Coordinator for the CoastRI Initiative. She is a marine biogeochemist with expertise in metal speciation, toxicology, ocean acidification, and paleoceanography. She contributes as an expert to GESAMP (the Joint Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Environmental Protection) and Ocean Vision 2030, and has worked with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on trace element contaminants and marine plastics. Her recent focus includes capacity building in Small Island Developing States, advancing ocean literacy, strengthening the science–policy interface, and supporting Early Career Ocean Professionals in the UN Decade of Ocean Science. She chairs the SCOR Committee for Capacity Development and the Ocean Best Practices System (OBPS).
Daniel Ierodiaconou is an experienced marine ecologist and Associate Professor in Marine Science at Deakin University, Australia. He employs multi-disciplinary approaches to improve our understanding of terrestrial and coastal processes, evaluation of marine reserves and improve marine ecosystem-based management. He is a principal scientist for the Victorian Coastal Monitoring Program that is filling important knowledge gaps in coastal processes employing innovative approaches including a citizen science drone program for coastal erosion monitoring (2020 Eureka Prize) and establishing Victoria’s first wave buoy network. He leads the Deakin Marine Mapping Group and has developed new techniques to map our coasts and oceans, providing an accurate and comprehensive picture of coastal processes and life and the diversity of marine environments. He is the Victorian node leader for the Integrated Marine Observing System, Board Director for the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority and is the Coastal Lead Scientist for the CoastRI Initiative.
