Australian Institute of Marine Science
John Liston is an experienced corporate communication and public affairs professional currently serving as the Corporate Communication and Public Affairs Manager at the Australian Institute of Marine Science since May 2018. Prior roles include Manager in Commissioning and Governance at the Department of Communities WA and various managerial positions within the Department of Housing and Department of Corrective Services. A notable career in the Australian Army spanned over two decades, where John held significant roles, including Commander of the 1st Joint Public Affairs Unit and participated in critical overseas operations in regions such as East Timor and Iraq. John holds a Master’s Degree in Organisational Communication from Charles Sturt University and a Bachelor's Degree from Curtin University, in addition to completing military education at the Royal Military College - Duntroon.
Australian Institute of Marine Science
AIMS: Australia's tropical marine research agency. The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) is an Australian Government statutory authority established in 1972. AIMS has highly developed capabilities in marine biodiversity, impacts and adaptation to climate change, water quality and ecosystem health. Fisheries, offshore oil and gas, mining, bulk ports, reef tourism and aquaculture industries have all benefited from AIMS research that is geared towards the protection and sustainable development of tropical marine resources. The Institute maintains specialised, world class marine research facilities in Townsville, Perth and Darwin, providing ready access to Australia's tropical coasts and seas. The Institute operates two major vessels, the RV Cape Ferguson and the RV Solander, which support access to ecosystems across the continental shelf, and a fleet of smaller vessels that support near-shore fieldwork . AIMS' research effort is designed to ensure that it is meeting the challenges facing our tropical marine ecosystems and the requirements of our stakeholders.