Samantha Nowland

NT Director

Dr. Samantha Nowland is a Senior Aquaculture Scientist at the Darwin Aquaculture Centre, Northern Territory Government, specialising in tropical oyster aquaculture to spark economic growth in Indigenous communities.

Holding a PhD in Aquaculture from the University of the Sunshine Coast, her research focuses on sustainable aquaculture, community-driven innovation and research for development.

As an Adjunct Research Fellow at the University of the Sunshine Coast and Charles Darwin University, a Churchill Fellow and the Northern Territory Director for Women in Seafood Australasia, Samantha champions women’s leadership and is passionate about Australian seafood.