International Scientific Advisory Committee (ISAC)
Our research projects require close collaboration with the scientific community and the support of the institutions that study and manage the Reef. The Great Barrier Reef Foundation funds priority projects addressing threats to the Great Barrier Reef.
The Foundation is directly advised by an International Scientific Advisory Committee (or ISAC). ISAC is made up of the leaders of research and management on the Reef, including the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, the Australian Institute of Marine Science, University of Queensland, James Cook University, and CSIRO. Independently chaired by Dr Paul Greenfield AO, the committee plays a critical role in the selection, development and implementation of significant research projects with the Foundation’s partners. This is an important component of our rigorous governance process for funding priority research projects. All ISAC members generously volunteer their time and do not receive any remuneration for this role.
![Dr Paul Greenfield AO](/generated/80w-1/greenfield-mono-jpg.jpg?1559903753)
Dr Paul Greenfield AO
Chairman, ISAC
![Prof Chris Cocklin](/generated/80w-1/chris-cocklin-jpeg.jpg?1561602379)
Prof Chris Cocklin
International Scientific Advisory Committee
![Prof Bronwyn Harch](/generated/80w-1/bronwyn-harch-jpg.jpg?1561610022)
Prof Bronwyn Harch
International Scientific Advisory Committee
![Dr Paul Hardisty](/generated/80w-1/paul-hardisty-jpeg.jpg?1561602388)
Dr Paul Hardisty
International Scientific Advisory Committee
![Anna Marsden](/generated/80w-1/gbrf-headshots-july-2019-web-res-1307-jpg.jpg?1562895822)
Anna Marsden
Managing Director
![Prof Peter Mumby](/generated/80w-1/pete-mumby-jpeg.jpg?1561602609)
Prof Peter Mumby
International Scientific Advisory Committee
![Dr Russell Reichelt](/generated/80w-1/reichelt-mono-jpg.jpg?1559903753)
Dr Russell Reichelt
International Scientific Advisory Committee
![Dr Christian Roth](/generated/80w-1/christian-roth-jpg.jpg?1561602379)
Dr Christian Roth
International Scientific Advisory Committee
![Steven Sargent](/generated/80w-1/sargent-mono-jpg.jpg?1559903753)
Steven Sargent
International Scientific Advisory Committee
![Dr John M Schubert AO](/generated/80w-1/161212-johnschubertnewsstory-jpg.jpg?1582527798)
Dr John M Schubert AO
Chairman