Nick Whiterod

Dr Nick Whiterod is the Science Program Manager at the Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth (CLLMM) Research Centre in Goolwa, South Australia. He has undertaken research and conservation widely across southern Australia – frequently for oft-neglected, threatened fish and crayfish, including Australia’s unique spiny crayfish. Nick is passionate about promoting the plight of freshwater species and strives to ensure to those that are highly threatened receive attention commensurate with their threatened status. At the CLLMM Research Centre, Nick is managing climate focused research reflecting community and First Nations priorities. Nick is a Churchill Fellow and was awarded the 2023 Unsung Hero of South Australian Science.