Councillor: 2025 –
Dr Dominic McAfee is a marine ecologist and Future Making Fellow at the University of Adelaide who primarily works on the restoration of marine ecosystems, especially native oyster reefs. His research spans ecological and social sciences to understand the mechanisms that enable restoration efforts and the diverse benefits they provide. He completed his PhD at Macquarie University in 2018 in collaboration with NSW SPI Aquaculture team on the role oyster habitat play in mitigating climate change impacts on marine communities. He regularly works with Government agencies, environmental non-profits, and community groups on both large-scale and grassroots marine restorations. Dominic also serves as a steering committee member for the Australasian Coastal Restoration Network.