About the Authors
Dr. Patricia Corbett
Patricia (Trish) is a Lecturer in Marine and Coastal Ecosystems with an interest in providing accessibility and a safe sense of belonging to all learners. She is currently the School of Life and Environmental Science Academic Director of Teaching and Deputy Course Director of the Bachelor of Marine Science. She previously coordinated the world first Middle Island Penguin Conservation Project which uses Maremma Guardian dogs to protect a colony of locally threatened little penguins. Her primary research interests involve investigating human impacts and challenges to the marine environment, conservation of marine organisms and creating innovative ways to teach marine education to empower staff and students and encourage deep learning.
Co-contributors
Ms Nikita Dubberley
Nikita is a Deakin University alumni who has completed an Honours degree researching trace element body burden in little penguins. She currently coordinates the Middle Island Project, a world first conservation initiative located in Warrnambool, and also works as the Sustainability Officer at Warrnambool City Council. Nikita has practical experience working at Deakin University in research assistant and lab technician roles, as well as experience working at the Australian Institute of Marine Science in Townsville, Queensland, investigating human impacts on coral species. Nikita is a co-creator of H5P activities in all chapters.
Mr Lughaidh Kennedy
Lughaidh (Lui) is a Deakin University alumni who recently finished an Honours degree in Environmental Science (Marine Biology) with a particular interest in seaweed science. He has practical experience working within Deakin University, holding various research assistant and volunteer roles. Lui was a participant in the Students as Partners program consulting student peers and designing interactive resources. Lui is a co-creator of H5P activities in all chapters.
Miss Gabriella Milonas
Gabriella (Gabby) is a Deakin University student currently undertaking an Honours degree in Environmental Science (Marine Biology), specifically in ecotoxicology, looking at the effects of caffeine on predator/prey responses of a particular sea snail (Cominella lineolata). Her interest lies in the effect of different contaminants in our waters and their effects on water quality and different species, as well as marine stewardship and education surrounding fishing and aquatic environments. Gabby was a participant in the Students as Partners program consulting student peers and designing interactive resources. Gabby is a co-creator of H5P activities in all chapters.
Miss Georgia Williams
Georgia completed her Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours) degree at Deakin University with her research project focused on greenlip abalone behaviour following marine heatwave exposure. Georgia has been at Deakin University, Warrnambool, since early 2020 and has seen first-hand shifts in course schooling following the COVID-19 pandemic. To provide insight on student experiences, Georgia participated in the Students as Partners initiative to liaise with fellow Marine Science students to aid in the production of interactive teaching resources for future undergraduates. Georgia is a co-creator of H5P activities in all chapters.
Mr Timothy Vincent
Timothy (Tim) is a Deakin University graduate who recently completed his Honours research examining the long-term impacts of willow removal and riparian restoration on native fish populations in lotic systems. He has a strong passion for fishing and natural environments, particularly freshwater ecosystems, which has guided his academic focus, undergraduate studies, work placement, and volunteer contributions – which includes participation in the Deakin Student Partners Program. Tim is a co-creator of H5P activities in all chapters.
