Keynote Speaking.

A dynamic, memorable, passionate & thought-provoking team of professional speakers, who educate, enlighten & entertain audiences with their diverse knowledge, experience & expertise.

Meet Your Speakers.

The Marine Discoveries team is made up of highly trained marine biologists (postgraduates) who research and communicate about the GBR through their work on a daily basis. All full-time staff are also Master Reef Guides. With their diverse knowledge, expertise, and experience in storytelling they are perfectly suited to speak at your next event.

MSc Zoology, Marine Mammals
BSc Hons. Marine Ecology
Master Reef Guide
Certified Australian Eco-Guide

Gareth Phillips

Principal Marine Biologist

With over 20 years international Marine Sciences experience and 10 years plus researching the Great Barrier Reef, Gareth brings a wealth of expert knowledge to any conference or speaking engagement, delivering keynote speaches, expert panels and session hosting. Gareths' insightful talks and presentations are not only filled with proven scientific research and theory but more importantly with practical knowledge and vast personal experience, bringing a new dimension to these important topics.

His boundless enthusiasm, passion and engaging presentation style immediately places audiences at ease whilst capturing and maintaining their attention with a rare mix of science and humour creating a truly memorable and regularly talked about experience.

Engagement Types

Keynote, introductory and closing presentations
Panel discussions and Subject Matter Expert sessions
Conference, Seminar, Institution and Education Programs
Content creation for electronic, print or broadcast mediums and news agencies

Specialist Areas

Australia's Great Barrier Reef Marine Ecology and Biodiversity
Coral bleaching, regeneration and life-cycle
Marine Mammal and Dolphin Research
Marine Conservation, Management and Public Engagement
Climate change and it's effects on the Great Barrier Reef

MSc Science Communication
BSc Animal Behaviour
Master Reef Guide

Abby Seymour

Project Coordinator and Senior Marine Biologist

Working as a marine biologist since 2012, Abby has a wide experience based on researching coral reefs around the world. Her communication skills are informative and audience appropriate, she can adapt information to suit any audience and its needs. Through her passion and experience, she can bring any topic to life.

Engagement Types

Keynote, introductory and closing presentations
Conference, Seminar, Institution and Education Programs
Content creation for electronic, print or broadcast mediums and news agencies

Specialist Areas

Australia's Great Barrier Reef Marine Ecology and Biodiversity
Marine inhabitants’ behaviours and interconnectivity
Coral reef field research
Climate change and its effects on coral reefs

How To Engage Marine Discoveries.

Marine Discoveries are based in Cairns, the gateway of the Great Barrier Reef in tropical Far North Queensland. They travel all over Australia, neighbouring regions and internationally raising awareness of, advocating for, and speaking about the need for Marine conservation, preservation and the effects of climate change on the Great Barrier Reef.

In-Person

Marine Discovery presenters like nothing more than to be a part of things in person, meeting and talking with attendee's and other speakers. They are just as much at home in-front of large audiences as with smaller groups or simply mingling at more specialised events.

Video & Voice Conference

If time, location or travel is a factor, Marine Discoveries are more than happy to make an appearance via video-link or voice-call providing the same level of audience engagement as if they were there in person.

Video Production

With the amazing backdrop of Far North Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef, Marine Discoveries can produce and commentate on a number of pre-prepared topics for later use within your organisation for educational and conservation purposes.

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Marine Discoveries

Organisation

Visitor Information

2nd Floor, Mainstreet Arcade,
85 Lake Street Cairns,
Queensland. 4870
Australia
+61 (0)7 4031 7794
ABN: 93 643 207 845

Acknowledgement Of Country
Marine Discoveries acknowledges, recognises and respects the Elders, families and forebears of the the Bama Peoples – the Aboriginal rainforest people who are traditional custodians/owners of the lands that cover our region. We also acknowledge, recognise and respect other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who call our region and the Great Barrier Reef their home.