Dr Tara Martin
Director - Antarctic Tasmania
Antarctica is one area where Tasmania can make the most of its location – when being at the end of the world is an advantage. Tasmania is a world centre of Antarctic science, education, technology, logistics, operations, policy and governance and a gateway to Antarctica, sub-Antarctic islands and the Southern Ocean.
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Antarctic Tasmania
Antarctic Tasmania identifies opportunities to promote Tasmania as a global centre of cold-climate scientific and technical excellence, and connects with National Antarctic Programs which fall under the Antarctic Treaty System.
The Antarctic Tasmania team:
- promotes Tasmania as an international centre of Antarctic excellence
- works with Tasmanian businesses and organisations to help them take advantage of Antarctic opportunities
- connects people and organisations and support Antarctic and Southern Ocean research, innovation and collaboration in Tasmania
- supports international Antarctic Programs visiting Tasmania and facilitates international engagement
Tasmanian Antarctic Advocate
In recognition of the Antarctic sector to Tasmania, Karen Rees has been appointed as an Antarctic Advocate. Karen’s role is part-time, and will focus on growing and supporting international relationships and partnerships with other Antarctic nations.
The Antarctic Tasmania Team
Dr Tara Martin – Director
Travis Prins – Project Manager
Megan Marshall – Business Support Officer
Karen Rees – Tasmanian Antarctic Advocate