Dr Eva-Maria Bernoth (Dr. med. vet), Manager

Eva is a veterinarian with postdoctorate specialisation in fish diseases and veterinary microbiology and more than 15 years experience in aquatic animal health.

Responsibilities: Coordinates the response to aquatic animal disease emergencies of national significance; Aquatic animal health Manager

Phone Domestic: (02) 6272-4328
Phone International: 011 + 61 + 2 + 6272-4328
Email: eva-maria.bernoth@daff.gov.au

Karina Scott (B.A/B.Sc)

Karina is a scientist with qualifications in marine biology and journalism. She has experience in emergency animal disease responses in both the terrestrial and aquatic sectors.

Responsibilities: Coordinates the development of the National Aquatic Animal Health Strategy 2005-2010; assists in conducting emergency aquatic animal disease simulation exercises.

Phone Domestic: (02) 6271-6300
Phone International: 011 + 61 + 2 + 6271-6300
Email: karina.scott@daff.gov.au

Alistair Herfort (B.Sc. Hons)

Alistair is an aquatic scientist with expertise in aquatic toxicology. He also has three years experience in the commercial fishing industry.

Responsibilities: Production and distribution of awareness material for the Australian Aquatic Animal Disease Identification Field Guide; coordination of Australia's domestic and international aquatic animal disease monitoring and reporting; secretariat for Fish Health Management Committee and secretariat support for the aquatic Consultative Committee on Emergency Animal Diseases (CCEAD).

Phone Domestic: (02) 6272-4009
Phone International: 011 + 61 + 2 + 6272-4009
Email: alistair.herfort@daff.gov.au