Our Team

The Committee

Passionate ocean people dedicated to keeping the Esperance community safe in the water.

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Our Team

The Committee

Passionate ocean people dedicated to keeping our community safe.

MC

Mitch Capelli

Founder & Chairman
Teacher and avid waterman. Founded EOSS in 2017.
DS

David Swan

Committee Member
Esperance VET and avid scuba diver.
MP

Marc Payne

Committee Member
SMART drumline contractor, abalone diver and Finding Salisbury founder.
SP

Shelley Payne

Secretary & Treasurer
Esperance Shire Councillor.
LA

Lesley Arnott

Committee Member
Research Officer, Office of Rick Wilson MP.
TI

Tom Innes

Committee Member
Surfer & Margaret River Board Riders founder.
Our Mission

The Safest Ocean
Environment Possible

We support the collaborative work of research with experienced commercial fishermen and divers, developing a sustainable model for shark mitigation strategies. We engage local ocean users, implement the latest technology and educate first aid procedures, creating the safest environment for both humans and sharks in an ever-growing world.

🌊 Shark Mitigation
🤝 Community Support
🏥 First Aid
🧬 Research
📱 Technology