Anastazia Banaszak is a photobiologist investigating the effect of ultraviolet radiation particularly in the different stages of the life cycle of corals. She has participated in projects related to the impact of climate change on reef organisms, symbiosis in corals and other invertebrates, and has led biotechnology projects for the restoration of coral reefs in the Caribbean.

Callum Roberts’s research focuses on threats to marine ecosystems and species and on finding the means to protect them.

Daniel’s work focuses on the study of biodiversity, reproduction and distribution of benthic cnidarians, mostly sea anemones and deep sea corals from southwestern Atlantic Ocean off Argentina.

David Mead led the initial concept feasibility study and the R&D design of the RRAP, and now leads the Managing Entity, which is accountable for the delivery and ongoing development of the program. David has an honours degree in mechanical engineering and tertiary qualifications in leadership (Oxford University Advanced Leadership Program), an MBA and post grad qualifications in maintenance management.

Lizzie Mcleod has spent two decades developing and implementing strategies to reduce the impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems and coastal communities and developing tools to improve reef management.

Hiroya Yamano studies the effects of environmental change on coastal ecosystems.

Joanie Kleypas studies how coral reefs and other marine ecosystems are affected by changes in the Earth’s atmosphere and climate, and applies her work in coral reef restoration.

Mark Gibbs is a coastal engineer and scientist who has worked on major coastal infrastructure projects as a researcher and consultant worldwide. Mark has extensive experience in marine operations, infrastructure planning and delivery, impacts of coastal infrastructure, and research program management.

Michelle Taylor is a deep-sea ecologist. Her research interests span the molecular to the ocean-level and have included studies on shallow and deep, cold-water coral reefs. Broadly she is interested in deep-sea ecosystems, exploring them, what drives their biodiversity, and how we can limit human impacts in vulnerable habitats such as coral reefs, hydrothermal vents, and seamounts.

Muhammad Abrar’s research focuses on coral reef conservation and reef health monitoring and identification.

Nur Eda Topcu Eryalcin works in marine conservation and awareness. Her research deals with Mediterranean gorgonian corals, demographic monitoring of gorgonian populations, and genetic structure.

Rachel Pears is an environmental manager, experienced in a variety of reef management roles at the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. She has worked on several policy areas including strategic policy, restoration and adaptation interventions, reef health, fisheries, ecosystem resilience, climate change, biodiversity protection, adaptation and governance.

Raquel Peixoto’s research has outlined the protocols and proved the concept that the manipulation of coral-associated microorganisms, using Beneficial Microorganisms for Corals (BMCs), is possible and can increase the host’s resilience and resistance against environmental threats.

Sean Porter’s research focuses on the spatial and temporal ecological dynamics of coral and rocky reef ecosystems and how climate change drivers and local pressures impact coral and rocky reefs communities. Much of this information is then used for marine conservation planning and management.