Dr Ian Poiner
"Moreton Bay is an internationally recognised Ramsar wetland of exceptional biodiversity and aesthetic, cultural, economic and historical significance. Increasing pressures from climate change and surrounding development threaten its health, requiring coordinated action guided by science excellence and collaboration with Traditional Owners, communities, industry and government.
The Healthy Moreton Bay Initiative, led by The University of Queensland and with support from the Goodman Foundation, aims to meet this challenge. Having completed my Honours and PhD research at Moreton Bay and a current user of the Bay, I strongly support this initiative and encourage others to help protect its future."
Dr Poiner chairs the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (Reef Authority) and is a former CEO of the Australian Institute of Marine Science and CSIRO research scientist. Dr Poiner has extensive experience as the Chair or a Director on company, incorporated and non-incorporated joint ventures and CRC boards. He has worked widely with marine industries and has experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
He obtained his BSc (Hons) and PhD qualifications from UQ and was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science by James Cook University in 2013 and by UQ in 2022. He is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering, and the patron of the Australian Marine Science Association (AMSA), Australia's peak professional body for marine scientists.
The time to act is now
Get in touch to discuss how you can make a difference.
Brenda Tournier
Associate Vice President, Advancement
b.tournier@uq.edu.au 0447 537 384
Read the case for support to learn more: Healthy Moreton Bay Initiative: A thriving coastal ecosystem by 2032 (PDF, 2.6 MB)
