Dr Nick Elliott has extensive marine and aquaculture research and industry knowledge, experience and achievements built through his 33-year career at CSIRO. He is internationally recognised for his research leadership, education and management. A PhD graduate from the University of Tasmania his research experience has included biomonitoring of heavy metals, genetics applied to fisheries, and the application of genetics, physiology and innovative technologies to advance aquaculture production.

His vision and leadership resulted in the internationally recognised selective breeding team at CSIRO, as well as collaborative innovative research in biotags and opportunities for industry expansion offshore. Nick has co-supervised over 15 post-graduate students and mentored many careers. His mission is to continue to see the transformation of the Australian aquaculture sector through collaborative research and education, and is committed to the use and integration of rapidly advancing technologies. Nick brings abundant knowledge of aquaculture and research management to the Board, including over 10 years on the Tasmanian Fisheries Research Advisory Board.