AMSA 2025 Deakin University
Deakin Marine leads marine science innovation in Victoria, with real-world impact on ocean economies and environmental sustainability.
Our research spans habitat restoration, sustainable aquaculture, climate resilience and coastal process monitoring. We work to revive ecosystems like mangroves and seaweed, support ethical seafood production and track environmental change to inform adaptation strategies.
Through cutting-edge science and collaboration, we’re driving lasting change for healthy, resilient oceans for years to come. Our data contributes to national monitoring systems, helping protect Australia’s marine future.
Our research areas
From restoring vital ecosystems to advancing sustainable seafood, our research strengthens marine resilience, safeguards biodiversity and informs responses to climate and coastal change across Victoria’s oceans and waterways.
Restoring lost populations and habitats
We develop innovative research solutions and practices in coastal and freshwater ecosystems to boost populations of threatened species, and restore lost habitats, such as mangroves, seagrass, oysters and seaweed.
Innovating sustainable seafood
We work closely with the dynamic aquaculture industry to develop techniques and technologies for production that improve environmental sustainability and secure animal welfare.
Climate resilience
We research the effects of environmental variability and human activities on the physiology, ecology, behaviour and demography of marine organisms. This knowledge informs ways to manage and adapt to climate change, human-induced change and biosecurity threats.
Coastal and ocean processes
We seek to understand coastal processes and the effects of climate change. Our extensive coastal observations and monitoring program is an integral part of the national Integrated Marine Observing System network and the Victorian Coastal Monitoring Program.