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All staff
SCIENTIFIC DIRECTOR
Dr Graham Edgar [B.Sc. Sydney University 1976; B.Sc Hons. 1st Class, University of Tasmania 1977; Ph.D. University of Tasmania, 1983]
Graham is Aquenal’s principal expert on marine ecosystems and benthic ecology. He has written over 50 major publications, including two definitive books: ‘Australian Marine Habitats’, which describes ecological processes and habitats; and ‘Australian Marine Life’, which describes and illustrates over 1400 species of marine life found in Australia’s temperate waters.
Graham provides input to the designs, statistical analyses and interpretive components of Aquenal’s study programs and oversees taxonomic identification. His particular interest lies in the study of marine biodiversity and conservation.
GENERAL MANAGER
 Sean Riley [B.Sc Hons. (Zoology) University of Tasmania 1988; MBA (Technology Management), La Trobe University 2004; Graduate - Australian Institute of Company Directors 2010; ADAS Part 2 Diver (Restricted)]
Sean is employed as Aquenal’s General Manager. His key skills lie in the areas of government and industry cooperation, strategic and natural resource management, communications management and project planning delivery.
FINANCIAL MANAGER
 Colleen Morris is Aquenal’s Financial and Business Manager. Colleen has been with the company for over 9 years and has an extensive background in personal and business banking both in Tasmania and mainland Australia. She has held a license in financial planning and conducted financial workshops for government departments and private groups. Colleen has worked with small businesses over the past 10 years as a consultant reviewing business and financial practices.
PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST
 Dr Joe Valentine [B.Sc. Hons. 1st Class, University of Tasmania 1996; Ph.D. (Marine Ecology) University of Tasmania 2003; ADAS Part 2 Diver (Restricted)]
Joe has expertise in a wide range of marine research and environmental management research fields, principally in the areas of marine pest research and rocky reef ecology. He is highly experienced in experimental design, field sampling and project management. Joe’s role at Aquenal is to enhance the linkages and understanding between the marine pest and biodiversity research programs.
SENIOR MARINE ECOLOGIST
Adam Davey [B.Sc. Hons. 1st Class (Marine Ecology) University of New England, 1998; Ph.D. in Estuarine Ecology, University of New England 2005 – ongoing]
Adam is highly experienced in the sampling, sorting and identification of macro-invertebrates and interpretation of human impacts on aquatic communities. Adam leads Aquenal’s marine taxonomy team, performs the majority of our invertebrate identification and plays a pivotal role in statistical analysis of impact and biodiversity assessments.
SENIOR MARINE SCIENTIST
Dr Nick Gust [B.Sc. (Ecology) University of Melbourne 1991; B.Sc. (Hons) (Zoology) University of Melbourne 1992; Ph.D. (Marine Ecology) James Cook University 2000; ADAS Part 1 Diver]
Nick is an experienced ecologist with a broad range of skills and expertise from working in marine and freshwater environments from the tropics to the Antarctic. His principle areas of expertise include marine pest surveys and inspections, human impact assessments, the ecology of reef fishes and platypus ecology.
MARINE SCIENTIST
Jeremy Lane [B.Sc. (Zoology) University of Tasmania, 2002; ADAS Part 2 Diver (Restricted)]
Jeremy has a strong background in scientific diving, field logistics, identification of marine flora and fauna, and the operation and maintenance of work vessels and field equipment. Jeremy is Aquenal’s Dive and Field Officer and is responsible for coordinating and overseeing dive surveys and other field operations. He is expert at GPS navigation, generation of GIS maps and analysis of underwater imagery. Jeremy is also Aquenal’s Occupational Health and Safety Officer.
MARINE SCIENTIST
 Dr Suellen Cook [B.Sc. (Zoology and Botany) University of Tasmania 2004; B.Sc. (Hons) (Aquatic Botany) University of Tasmania 2005; Ph.D. (Marine Ecology) University of Tasmania 2010]
Suellen has a wealth of expertise in the fields of marine ecology, in particular Souther Ocean and temperate plankton, algal bloom dynamics, intertidal habitats and environmental impacts of coastal development. Suellen has extensive field sampling, laboratory and project management skills. Suellen has a strong background in experimental design, analysis, micro and macroalgal taxonomy and benthic ecology along with field experience in remote marine environments.
MARINE SCIENTIST
 Kwan Tzu Nin [B. Sc. (Aquaculture) University of Tasmania 2008; B. Sc. (Hons) (Marine Environment and Aquaculture) University of Tasmania 2009]
Kwan Tzu Nin has substantial research skills in the field of marine bacterial genetics, particularly in the application of molecular techniques. Kwan graduated with First Class Honours. He investigated the population dynamics of bacteria common in marine hatcheries and developed rapid genetic diagnostic tools for potentially pathogenic bacteria. Kwan has extensive experience in the operation of scientific analytical equipment, chemicals, field sampling, analysis, reporting and general laboratory management.
SPECIALIST SUBCONSULTANT
 Dr Karen Parsons [B.Sc. Hons. 1st Class, University of Tasmania 1991; Ph.D. (Marine Ecology) University of Western Australia 1996; ADAS Part 1 Diver]
Karen worked with Aquenal for 12 years and during that time was Project Manager and Principal Author for numerous environmental impact assessment, marine pest port survey and natural values reports. She has a strong background in research, analysis and report compilation, and also provides services relating to experimental design, and management and delivery of key outputs for clients. Karen is now the Director of Ecomarine Consulting but still works closely with Aquenal to apply a high level of technical expertise to our diverse range of environmental projects.
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