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 a Science Engagement Officer for Coastal Observing at the Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) and is the Coordinator for the CoastRI Initiative. Her expertise encompasses marine biogeochemistry, including metal speciation, toxicology, ocean acidification, and paleoceanography. Rebecca actively contributes as an expert to GESAMP (Joint Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Environmental Protection) and Ocean Vision 2030 and has served as a consultant for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on marine issues, including trace element contaminants and marine plastics. In recent years, she has focused on capacity building in Small Island Developing States, ocean literacy, the science-policy interface, and engaging Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOPs) in the UN Decade of Ocean Science. Rebecca chairs the SCOR Committee for Capacity Development and is the co-chair elect of the Ocean Best Practices System (OBPS). She holds a PhD and a Postgraduate Diploma in Marine Science from the University of Otago (New Zealand), an MSc in Marine Environmental Sciences from the University of Oldenburg (Germany), and a BSc in Earth Sciences from the University of Frankfurt (Germany).
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.
