Steve Pursell – Program Manager Western Australia

Steve coordinates and leads fish habitat projects throughout Western Australia as well as looking after our local OzFish Chapters.

Having grown up and lived in the southwest for many years, Steve has an in-depth knowledge of local waters and waterways. Steve completed his honours in Marine Science with a project based in Geographe Bay. In this project, he used BRUVS to identify local species and monitor fish behaviour in response to predator cues. Steve enjoys volunteering and is active in a number of community groups including Marine Rescue, Surf Lifesaving and Disabled Surfing Australia.