(1) the geomorphology,ecology and management of sandy coasts, with a particular interest in:
sand dune geomorphology;
the dispersal, invasion and impact of European dune plants in the temperate dune systems of southeast Australia and southern New Zealand (particularly marram grass, sea wheat-grass, pyp grass and sea spurge) ;
invasive species management and eradication in dune systems;
(2) processes of coastal management, including:
coastal planning;
coastal monitoring;
conservation management; and
coastal mining.