Ocean Protect Podcast

Dr Cassie Rauert is a Senior Research Fellow in Microplastics exposure at The University of Queensland, and was involved in a recent study of the distribution of tyre additives, tyre wear particles and microplastics within the waterways of the Moreton Bay region in south-east Queensland, Australia. In this chat, we talk about the study methodology and results, and subsequent implications. Useful links:Cassie on LinkedIn (here)Cassie at University of Queensland (here)2024 report "Moreton Bay scoping study:   Tyre wear particles, tyre additives and microplastics" (here)2022 paper "Tyre additive chemicals, tyre road wear particles and high production polymers in surface water at 5 urban centres in Queensland, Australia" (here)For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au

Jack Mullaly is an Environmental Engineer and has spent over a decade championing Water Sensitive Urban Design across Queensland and beyond. Five years ago, Jack, pivoted in to human movement coaching - but has now returned to the WSUD 'biz'. In this chat, we discuss all things WSUD and bioretention - along with the challenges and potential solutions to better achieve WSUD.Useful links:Jack on LinkedIn (here)www.jackmullaly.com For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au

Peter Whish-Wilson has been senator for Tasmania since 2012, representing the Australian Greens political party. In this chat, we discuss the fight to protect Australia’s oceans and coastlines from new offshore oil and gas projects, climate change, making plastic producers accountable, a billionaires tax and corruption in politics.   Useful links:Peter Whish-Wilson (here)The Green's campaign "No New Offshore Oil & Gas" (here)The Green's campaign "Protect Great Southern Reef" (here)The Green's campaign "Waste Free Future" (here) The Green's campaign to reduce the cost of living (here)For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au

Paul Dubowski is an Environmental Scientist with over 20 years’ experience looking after our catchments and waterways. In this chat, we reflect on the inaugural Queensland Water Summit, held just two days earlier in Brisbane – including insights from the wide range of presenters, along with key recommended actions to help better manage water resources and better protect waterways and oceans across Queensland and beyond.  Useful links:Paul on Linkedin (here)Stormwater Queensland (here)For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au

Shannon Mead is the Founder of and Chief Butt Officer of "No More Butts" - returning for his fourth appearance on the pod. We discuss vapes, what the latest is with the global Plastics Treaty, and how No More Butts is progressing towards their vision of a world without tobacco waste. Useful links:No More Butts website (here)Shannon on LinkedIn (here)Ocean Protect Podcast, May 2021: “No more butts with Shannon Mead” (here)Ocean Protect Podcast, April 2022: “Smoke in the water with Shannon Mead” (here)Ocean Protect Podcast, July 2023: “Shannon Mead on butts, vapes & the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution” (here) For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au

In our Season 6 finale, the microphones are turned - with Daniel Rider (Ocean Protect's WSUD Specialist) interviewing the host, Brad Dalrymple (Ocean Protect Principal Environmental Engineer). We chat about, we get a bit of Brad's back-story, the 'why' and what of some of Ocean Protect's advocacy initiatives, and plans for 2025.  Useful links:Brad on LinkedIn (here)Daniel on Linkedin (here)Ocean Protect events (here)Ocean Protect webinars (here) For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au

Dr Tom Remenyi is a climate scientist, and an expert at translating complex climate science into useful, accessible products, tools and/ or advice. In this chat, we talk climate change scenarios past and future, and what are the likely impacts in relation to rainfall, temperatures, droughts, and ultimately ‘us’ – and what key actions we can (and should) all do.   Useful links:Tom on LinkedIn (here)Tom’s email: tom@acclimatised.com.au For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au

Kelen Marczak Polli is a Stormwater Engineer at Arup, and is a very deserving recipient of this year's Australian Emerging Stormwater Professional of the Year Award by Stormwater Queensland AND the Queensland Emerging Professional Engineer of the Year Award by Engineers Australia. In this chat, Kelen share's her amazing story - coming from Brazil with an engineering degree but very little English, the struggle to land her first engineering job in Australia, and advice for other students and graduates starting their engineering careers.Useful links:Kelen on LinkedIn (here)Kelen on Instagram (here)Engineers Australia "Internships Information for International Students" (here)Engineers Australia "Global Engineering Talent Program" (here) For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au

Mark Gibson is Principal Engineer in the Water Management Unit of Brisbane City Council, and President of Stormwater Queensland. In this chat, we talk about Mark's passion for volunteering and stormwater - and how they've come together at Stormwater Queensland, and what's it been like (so far) as President. We also took about some of the challenges facing the stormwater industry and what we can do about it.  Useful links:Mark on LinkedIn (here)Stormwater Queensland (here) For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au