Our Community
Deakin SeaED
We are so fortunate to have ongoing mentoring and support from the team at Deakin SEA.Ed, a research group established to address Australia’s need to foster an ocean literate society. Their research focuses on sustainable management of our ocean resources. Research at Deakin SEA.Ed seeks to work towards a national ocean literacy strategy, aligned with the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development Committee’s global goals to create an ocean literate society for all.
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Learn more about Deakin SEA.Ed here.
Sonnet
A creative house located on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, Sonnet Studios has been instrumental in creating unique and impactful experiences for our Ocean Thinkers. We have been weaving magic with the Sonnet team since day dot. They are not only our creative team, they fly the Ocean Thinker flag high, upholding a true community spirit in supporting the initiative for kids of Australia.
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Learn more about Sonnet Studios here.
MO
Mo is a visual artist renowned for her collage work.
MO has exhibited in a number of solo and group shows in Melbourne and London. Her practice has proved very versatile in a range of applications from one-off works on paper to limited edition clothing, shop windows and
installations.
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We have been lucky enough to use three of MOs artworks on our website and are excited to continue collaborating in 2025!
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Learn more about MO here.
Bri Horne
​Bri Horne (she/her) is an intuition and purpose-lead emerging photographic artist based on Boon Wurrung and Bunurong Country on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria.
Grounded in the embodiment of deep sensitivity and empathy, Bri explores the connection between self and the natural world — guided by the knowing that as humans, we are not separate to nature, we are nature.
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We couldn't have asked for a better fit for our first photoshoot!
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Learn more about Bri Horne here.
Mindful Merch
Mindful Merch is a beacon of change in the world of apparel and we are so happy we found them! Proudly located in Noosa, Australia, they stand as a sustainable and ethical company, dedicated to crafting high-quality apparel that redefines the industry. Mindful Merch embark on a mission to revolutionise the market, challenging mass-production norms and offering a superior alternative for conscious consumers.
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Learn more about Mindful Merch here.
Our Team.
Sally Smith
Founder/Director
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Eliza Hill
Co-Founder/Creative Director
Sophie Nettleford
Co-Founder/Marketing Manager
Luci Folder
Impact Strategist
Katie Thompson
Partnerships Manager
Jess Eddy
Project Manager
Laney Callahan
Advisor - Marine Biology
Catia Freitas
Advisor - Marine Science Educator