“Research vessels are docked outside the windows of waterfront laboratories and some of the best international conferences roll through town. I would often find myself sharing an afterwork ale with some of the leading thinkers in global ocean science,” says Curtis Champion, a marine scientist, PhD, as he reflects on his temporary home of Hobart, Tasmania.
When Curtis set up home in Hobart, I was thrilled. I could visit my good mate and we’d chase waves around remote beaches together. But for Curtis, his home in Hobart was an area that provided much more than waves. “Tasmania is like a utopia for marine research. It’s a highly inspiring place for people like myself who
