After many years as Principal of small coastal engineering consultancy, specialising in coastal management and climate change impacts and as a senior coastal Manager in the NSW Government,, Doug has over 40 years of coastal management and consulting experience. Doug has broad experience in field data collection and laboratory modelling for coastal projects. His experience includes coastal process investigation, hazard assessment, expert witness and design solutions. The services previously provided by Doug at Coastal Environment Pty Ltd continue to be provided in his new role as a principal coastal specialist with Salients Pty Ltd.