Dr Emily Saeck is the Principal Scientist – Ecosystem Health Monitoring Program with Healthy Land and Water. This program monitors and models water quality, habitat condition, human health and social/economic benefits of waterways in South East Queensland. This research and data contributes to the annual Healthy Land and Water Report Card.

Dr Saeck has more than 15 years’ experience in marine science. Upon graduating with a degree in zoology and ecology, Dr Saeck joined Healthy Land and Water in 2004 to assist with the management of its science program and the development of science communication products.