Ocean Protect Podcast

By: Ocean Protect
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  • Summary

  • The health of our oceans is under major threat. Every fortnight, Brad Dalrymple (Environmental Engineer with Ocean Protect) hosts a variety of guests, including scientists, engineers, and activists – to discuss the key issues affecting the health of our oceans – and what can be done about it. This podcast is for anyone interested in learning more about the health of our oceans, the key pressures, and potential solutions. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general discussion purposes, and the views expressed by its hosts and guests are opinions only. Care has been taken in the preparation of this podcast, however no guarantee, representation or warranty is given or made as to the accuracy or completeness of the information conveyed. Listeners seeking information relevant to their own personal circumstances should seek independent advice as appropriate. To the maximum extent permitted at law, IES Stormwater Pty Ltd and its affiliates, and the hosts and guests of this podcast, exclude liability for any loss or damage to any party caused by or arising from reliance on its content.

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  • Dan Rhodes on Gross Pollutant Traps, dodgy designs, and how to achieve better stormwater treatment

    Dan Rhodes on Gross Pollutant Traps, dodgy designs, and how to achieve better stormwater treatment
    May 11 2025

    Dan Rhodes is a Senior Water Engineer at Henry & Hymas Consulting Engineers and Optimal Stormwater - and has looked down into MANY gross pollutant traps (GPTs). In this chat, we discuss Dan's career progression from muso to engineer, insights from his many GPT audits, the Zero Litter to Bay initiative, and his thoughts around the key challenges and solutions to better stormwater management (and waterway health).


    Useful links:

    • Dan on LinkedIn (here)
    • Optimal Stormwater (here)
    • Henry & Hymas Consulting Engineers (here)
    • Zero Litter to Bay media statement (here)


    For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au

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    42 mins
  • Dr Cassie Rauert on tyre wear particles, tyre additives & microplastics in Moreton Bay

    Dr Cassie Rauert on tyre wear particles, tyre additives & microplastics in Moreton Bay
    Apr 27 2025

    Dr Cassie Rauert is a Senior Research Fellow in Microplastics exposure at The University of Queensland, and was involved in a recent study of the distribution of tyre additives, tyre wear particles and microplastics within the waterways of the Moreton Bay region in south-east Queensland, Australia. In this chat, we talk about the study methodology and results, and subsequent implications.


    Useful links:

    • Cassie on LinkedIn (here)
    • Cassie at University of Queensland (here)
    • 2024 report "Moreton Bay scoping study: Tyre wear particles, tyre additives and microplastics" (here)
    • 2022 paper "Tyre additive chemicals, tyre road wear particles and high production polymers in surface water at 5 urban centres in Queensland, Australia" (here)


    For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au


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    34 mins
  • Jack Mullaly on Water Sensitive Urban Design & bioretention systems

    Jack Mullaly on Water Sensitive Urban Design & bioretention systems
    Apr 13 2025

    Jack Mullaly is an Environmental Engineer and has spent over a decade championing Water Sensitive Urban Design across Queensland and beyond. Five years ago, Jack, pivoted in to human movement coaching - but has now returned to the WSUD 'biz'. In this chat, we discuss all things WSUD and bioretention - along with the challenges and potential solutions to better achieve WSUD.


    Useful links:

    • Jack on LinkedIn (here)
    • Ideathro Movement (here)


    For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au

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    47 mins

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