Acknowledgement of Country TEDxKingsPark acknowledges the Wadjuk people of the Noongar Nation, the traditional custodians of the land on which Kings Park, the city of Perth and the metropolitan region is located. We recognise their continuing connection to the land, waters and community of this area and pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging. It is an honour for us to be meeting here today.
Oceans
For more than any other TEDx event
conflict and a rubbish dump. With our
preparation process I’ve found
protecting biodiversity, our food chain,
I have curated, during the lengthy
climate in crisis the role of the oceans in
myself saying “no pun intended” to
regulating the climate and absorbing
each of tonight’s speakers.
CO2 has never been in sharper focus.
“No need to go overboard”, “you’re
Humanity’s understanding of, and
berth”, the references are seemingly
critical to the survival of many species,
on the right tack”, “give it a wide
endless. I’ve repeatedly caught myself unintentionally using maritime words
and phrases. You’ll catch yourself doing it tonight too!
relationship with, the oceans are
including ourselves. The water is
warming, and sea levels are rising. The
ecosystem upon which we all depend is under great stress.
Perhaps this is not so surprising when
It’s not too late, but we must act now.
have been, and continue to be, for
enduring connection with the oceans,
we consider how significant oceans
humanity. Our species has a profound connection with water.
Yes, we must celebrate and value our but we must also act to protect what is
arguably our greatest natural asset and
96% of all liquid water is in the oceans.
our planet’s greatest wilderness.
covered in water, it seems somehow
engaging and generous scientists, all
And with 70% of our planet’s surface
Tonight, we present four expert,
inaccurate to call our home “Earth”.
of whom are working here in Western
Since humans first evolved the oceans have been a source of food. More recently they have provided trade
routes, been a place of recreation and, alas, have become a theatre of human
Australia. Their recorded talks will be seen online by thousands of people
who, like you, we hope will be inspired and motivated to do all they can to protect planet Ocean. Rob Lines
TEDxKingsPark Licensee
About TEDxKingsPark We spread fresh ideas that are exciting, thought-provoking and potentially
Our TEDx talks are made available online, for free.
ABOUT TED AND TEDX
transformative for our community.
Our outlook is local, national and global. We’re interested in the best ideas that
excite and benefit our community from wherever, or whomever they come. We actively invite young people to
participate – all are involved, heard, valued and empowered.
Environmental responsibility is
demonstrated through our actions,
as well as our words. Our events are carbon neutral.
We are values and volunteer-driven and TEDxKingsPark is not for profit.
Welcome Our events are a celebration of ideas
so, contributing to a global library of
Cundall, Carbon Neutral, Hewshott
best ideas from Perth to the world
for free.
making notable contributions to make
International, PAV and others are
worth spreading. We showcase the
thousands of talks presented online,
and, occasionally, bring some of the
Indeed, everyone who works for
this event the best it can be.
Melissa Cristina Márquez, tonight’s
skilled people committed to our
evening. Our first three events of 2022
TEDx stage. She gave a brilliant talk at
foundation, just 11 months ago, our
back in March and, despite a hugely
Perth, Space, Oceans and, last month,
with National Geographic, she has
and emerging leaders. Please make
to assemble and help prepare the team
We also thank our friends at Murdoch
best ideas from the world to Perth.
TEDxKingsPark is a volunteer, all
Finally, thank you for joining us this
Guest Curator, is no stranger to the
City and our community. Since our
are already in production: Earth, Brain
TEDxYouth@Perth at the State Theatre
team has presented TEDxYouth@
busy science and filming schedule
Countdown, a climate summit for young
worked with Rob Lines, our Licensee,
time to thank them.
of four brilliant scientists we shall hear this evening. Each speaker is giving
their time and ideas freely and, in doing
University for being our Principal
Partner and we welcome Blue Ocean Monitoring as a new Major Partner.
and TEDxYouth@KingsPark. I look forward to seeing you there! Gavin Buckley
Chief Executive Officer
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carbon footprint.
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Brain
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Perth’s biggest and most diverse TEDx
How do we learn? Why do we forget?
What are the latest discoveries in
aged 14 to 21.
most complex, and least understood,
the forces that will shape our evolution? the human genome? Will global
connectedness be our downfall? Four scientists and future-thinkers will help us step into the big picture – the
questions that face our pale blue dot. 2 February 2022
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event made by, and for, young people
How does love work? Our brain is the
Nine amazing young speakers,
part of our body.
interactive installations make it the
are shaping our understanding of the
short films, performances, food and
The latest advances in neuroscience
most exciting youth-focused event
organ that defines us. This will be our
of the year.
30 April 2022
State Theatre Centre of WA
most thought-provoking event yet! 2022
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Your Curators & Hosts
Rob Lines
Melissa Cristina Márquez
Charlotte Birkmanis
Rob has been involved in the TEDx
Melissa is a multi-hyphenate Latina in
Charlotte is an Australian STEM
TEDx events across Perth including at
University.
fascination with predators and a love of
movement since 2012, having curated Perth Concert Hall, Perth Observatory
and the Parliament of Western Australia. Since graduating in Computer Science and Physics, Rob has worked for
many years in theatre and cinema
management in the UK and Australia. He is currently Manager of the
University of Western Australia’s public
venues, including the Octagon Theatre, Winthrop Hall and the Somerville Auditorium.
Rob sings with Perth Pride Choir and is a Judge for Creative Edge, the young people’s creative challenge program.
Rob is the Licensee of TEDxKingsPark.
STEM and a PhD candidate at Curtin
Ambassador who combined a
Through her Scholastic books (the Wild
the ocean to become a marine biologist
the BBC, Discovery Channel, National
She is regularly featured on TV and
the ConCiencia Azul Spanish podcast,
sharks and other predators, including
Survival series), TV presenting roles for
who studies sharks.
Geographic and OceanX, and hosting
radio as a ‘public relations manager’ for
Melissa is passionate about making
the scientific industry more diverse and inclusive, including making all of her educational content bilingual.
A Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, and listed as one of InStyle’s BadAss
Women for 2021, Melissa was recently
aboard the OceanXplorer in the Atlantic
Ocean as a scientific advisor/presenter. Melissa is Guest Curator of Oceans.
for the UNESCO Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission.
For her work on sharks Charlotte has received a Fresh Science Award, a fully-funded internship to work with
BBC’s The Naked Scientists, the John Glover Travel Award and a Student
International Travel Scholarship from
the Australian Society for Fish Biology. Charlotte is Co-Hosting Oceans.
Your Speakers
Adrian Gleiss Before arriving in his adopted
on the movement energetics of sharks
grew up in Germany, Japan, Greece
bluefin tuna at Stanford University in the
hometown of Perth, Dr Adrian Gleiss and the United Kingdom, all before graduating from school. Adrian
considers himself a global citizen: this international background is a defining feature of how he sees the world, a place with few boundaries.
Adrian is an ocean enthusiast – whether surfing, free-diving, spear-fishing or
working on his project boat, the majority of Adrian’s free time is dedicated to the ocean, which has been a driving force behind his career in marine biology.
After completing his BSc with Honours in Marine Biology at Swansea
University Wales, Adrian’s PhD was
followed by post-doctoral work on United States.
Adrian has received research
fellowships from the Australian
Research Council, the Human Frontier Science Program and the Australian Government Endeavour Awards.
He is now a senior lecturer in Marine
Biology at Murdoch University and the
research leader for marine megafauna at the Harry Butler Institute.
When not doing research or spending
time in the ocean, Adrian can be found camping somewhere in WA with his
partner Sabrina and their two young children Nora and Arlo.
Alan Jamieson Alan is a Professor at the University of
Since 2018 he has been the Chief
to Perth from the UK to become the
notably during the round-the-world
Western Australia. He recently moved
founding Director of the Minderoo-UWA Deep Sea Research Centre.
Scientist of the DSSV Pressure Drop, Five Deeps Expedition (2018-19) and the follow-on Ring of Fire expeditions
He has over 20 years of experience
(2020-present). During that time, he
exploration. His research is focused
DSV Limiting Factor including 7 deeper
known as the ‘hadal zone’, meaning
He was the first British person to reach
He has published over 100 scientific
8th deepest diving person in history.
author of The Hadal Zone: Life In The
unknown corners of our planet and
in deep-sea science, technology and
completed 12 submersible dives in the
on the deepest places in the oceans,
than 6 km and 2 deeper than 10 km.
depths between 6 and 11 kilometres.
hadal depths, and at the time was the
papers and book chapters, and is the
He is motivated by exploring the
Deepest Oceans.
bringing new discoveries to the surface
He has participated in nearly 70 deepsea expeditions on over 26 research vessels spanning every ocean.
for everyone to enjoy.
Your Speakers
Emily Lester Dr Emily Lester is a marine scientist
She is a passionate advocate for
interactions, and the effect of human
and believes that visible role models
interested in sharks, predator-prey
activities on marine ecosystems. Her research focuses on the impacts of
predator removal on ecosystems and how we can harness technology to
quantify ecological processes that are difficult to witness in nature. Through this research, she aims to produce
science of the highest calibre that helps inform decision-makers to make the
changes required to change the current trajectory of our oceans.
the inclusion of women in science
are essential for inspiring the next generation of scientists.
When she is not researching, she will
probably be found outdoors. She is an
enthusiastic free-diver and scuba diver and on most weekends can be found
visiting some of her favourite dive spots in Western Australia.
On land, she can be found hiking, camping, cooking up a storm with
friends and family, and planning the next adventure over dinner.
Mick O’Leary Dr Mick O’Leary is a multidisciplinary
hanging out with an odd assortment of
exploring the islands and reefs along
ecologists, and oceanographers.
marine scientist who began his career the tropical North Queensland coast.
His research covers broad themes of climate change, coral reef resilience,
and coastal evolution, spanning deep
time, the present day, and projections into the future. He has recently
broadened his research interests
to include the field of submerged
landscape archaeology to address
knowledge gaps in deep history such
as early human migrations, the role of
climate in the peopling of Australia and coastal-hinterland cultural exchange.
Although Michael is based in the School of Earth Sciences at the University of
Western Australia, his broad research interests mean you will often find him
archaeologists, anthropologists, marine He completed his PhD at James
Cook University before undertaking
postdoctoral research at Manchester
Metropolitan and Boston Universities. He has had the opportunity to work
on some of the world’s remotest reefs
and islands, but whether it was rafts of marine plastics washing up on these beaches or bleached coral on the
fringing reefs, it is abundantly clear that no place on Earth is completely free from human impact.
Michael now calls Perth home and, when not out on the water doing
fieldwork, you will likely find him out on the water either windsurfing or rowing.
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