New South Wales

As Australia’s peak professional body for marine scientists from all disciplines and for over 60 years has promoted all aspects of marine science in Australia. AMSA operates with a membership network of individuals and corporate affiliates as a not-for-profit organisation.

 

The NSW Branch of the Australian Marine Sciences Association has over 200 members and is a leading organisation promoting understanding and wise use of the coastal and marine environments of NSW and elsewhere. We have an active student membership and are engaged in the following:

* Writing submissions concerning marine conservation, such as commenting on draft plans of management for local bioregions and MPAs. 
* Hosting regular Branch events at institutions such as Universities, Local and State Government venues to socialise and hear seminars from members and others. 
* Holding regular Council meetings to discuss issues in marine science.
* Supporting student members by holding relevant workshops, supporting national workshops (such as the scientific writing workshop at AMSA National annual scientific conferences) etc.
* Offering careers advice to university and high school students.
* Keeping the media informed of hot issues in marine science.

 

We urge all those students and scientists in NSW interested in marine science to join both AMSA National and your NSW Branch!


NSW Branch Committee 2025-202

You may contact any of the committee members at nsw@amsa.asn.au

President Francisco (Paco) Martinez-Baena Macquarie University / TNC
Treasurer Gigi Beretta University of Technology Sydney
Social Media Manager Courtney Ede University of Technology Sydney
General Committee Penny Berrents Australian Museum
Troy Gaston University of Newcastle
Rosie Steinberg Macquarie University
Matt Rees NSW Department of Primary Industries
Carla Sbrocchi University of Technology Sydney
  Claudia Santori University of New South Wales
Student Representatives Mitchell Brennan University of Technology Sydney
Sigrid Iredell Macquarie University
Benjamin Gray Southern Cross University
Lucas Djurichkovic University of Technology Sydney
Jakob Quade University of Sydney