Indian Ocean Chapter
Connecting researchers, institutions and innovators across the Indian Ocean region and celebrating the French-Australian research ecosystem. The Indian Ocean Hub was launched in October 2023 during the AFRAN Forum on "Developing research connections for the Indian Ocean"
Meet Indian Ocean hub leaders
IO hub leaders work as a team with an extended committee for a better outreach. Reach out if you want to be part of this great team.
Mat Vanderklift
Mat is an Adjunct Professor at the School of Biological Sciences and the UWA Oceans Institute. A leading marine scientist, his research focuses on blue carbon ecosystems and the science, policy, and finance needed to support their role in climate mitigation and adaptation. With over 25 years of research experience across the Indian Ocean, Mediterranean, and Caribbean regions, he has advanced understanding of the factors shaping coastal ecosystems and their responses to human activities. His work bridges marine ecology, climate policy, and international collaboration to strengthen the sustainable management of coastal environments.
Oceane Attlan
Océane is a marine scientist and PhD candidate at the University of Western Australia specialising in seaweed and fish ecology, climate change impacts, and ecosystem restoration. A certified scientific diver in both France and Australia, she conducts field-based research on how marine heatwaves and tropicalisation are reshaping temperate reef ecosystems along the Western Australian coast. Her work investigates the consequences of shifting species distributions on biodiversity, ecosystem functions, and the resilience of kelp-dominated habitats. Through ecological surveys and community analysis, Océane contributes to understanding and managing climate-driven changes in marine ecosystems.
