Dr Nicole Shumway

Dr Nicole Shumway is an experienced marine conservation scientist specialising in restoration planning and policy, conservation and impact mitigation at the land-sea interface, and marine biodiversity offsets and net gain policy. She excels in enhancing conservation and biodiversity outcomes by integrating science with policy through innovative and multi-disciplinary approaches and decision-support tools.

Nicki has managed large-scale projects with multidisciplinary stakeholders, including key government and industry partners. She is currently a Chief Investigator on a National Environmental Science Program (NESP) project focused on de-risking nature repair in Australia. Previously, she was the Regulatory Lead for the Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program, and was Chief Investigator on another NESP project aimed at identifying and overcoming legal barriers to marine and coastal restoration.