Surfing is a way of life, but it is also a source of health and wellbeing, connection to community and nature, and an important contributor to local economies. Dr Manero tests the value of the artificial surf reef in Middleton Beach, Albany Australia is home to more than 1,400 surf breaks, including some of the world’s best waves. Yet despite their significant social, environmental and economic value, surf breaks are often overlooked in coastal planning and management. UWA's

Congratulations to CEEP Deputy Director (Research), Dr Matthew Navarro, who has been appointed as a tenured Lecturer in the School of Biological Sciences at UWA. Dr Matthew Navarro Matt brings an interdisciplinary perspective to practical marine management challenges across fisheries, conservation and offshore wind. His current research includes improving behaviour change campaigns for sustainable recreational fishing, developing social and economic benchmarks for Australia’s

Postcards from Antarctica is an international outreach project co-led by CEEP member, Associate Professor Natasha Pauli, that is exploring new ways to connect people with one of the world's most remote and environmentally significant places.

Three CEEP researchers contributed to national white papers shaping Australia’s marine science priorities for 2026–2036, spanning coastal development, ecosystem restoration and marine social science.