After the hiatus in the delivery of its professional speaker’s program due to the Covronavirus pandemic, the South Eastern Centre for Sustainability cordially invites you to attend an insightful coastal forum on Friday 25 July, 6-9 pm at the Mount Eliza Community Hall.
The keynote speakers will be Professor Daniel Ierodiaconou, and Dr Rebecca Zitoun, acclaimed scientists and academics whose research and extensive knowledge of the coastal/maritime/human interface will provide comprehensive insights into how thalassology and oceanography are relevant to Australian waters, inclusive of Port Phillip Bay and the Mornington Peninsula.
These scientists/academics are held in high esteem internationally and are particularly recognised for their cutting-edge research and how it applies to our current understanding of our broader environment.
Amongst those presenting their views will be Chris Crewther MP, the Member for Mornington and Opposition Whip in the Legislative Assembly of the Victorian Parliament. Chris set up the apolitical Coastal Erosion Working Group, and is passionate about advocating and working with locals to specifically address erosion issues at various beaches, paths and coastal areas, inclusive of but not limited to Shire Hall Beach, Beleura Cliff Path, Birdrock Beach steps, Mt Martha North beach, and more.
Rick MacDonald of the Coastal Erosion Working Group who will be presenting alongside Chris Crewther will outline the importance of a stable coastline, the benefits of maintaining a good beach system as an energy absorber & recreational asset while outlining synergies of the beach system with introduced coastal facilities & hinterand development whereas Josie Jones OAM will independently outline current scientific advances in understanding mechanical beach raking.
The opportunity to interact with all speakers via a Q & A forum will follow the delivery of the speeches.
