Martina Doblin is Professor of Oceanography at the University of Technology Sydney and current Director and CEO of the Sydney Institute of Marine Science. Passionate about the ocean from a young age, she has been a marine researcher for over 20 years, leading highly successful research teams investigating the impacts of climate change, development of algal blooms, and more recently the ecological impacts of emerging contaminants. She is a board member of Australia’s Integrated Marine Observing System, and member of the National Marine Sciences Committee, providing scientifically-robust, practical advice on marine issues of national significance to Australia. Martina has a profile of scientific and public engagement, is an advocate for diversity in the science, technology, and engineering professions, and has a strong interest in accelerating solutions for improving water quality in urban waterways.