Dr. David Sharley
Founding Director, Bio2Lab | Environmental Scientist | Water & Pollution Specialist
David Sharley is a founding director at Bio2Lab, bringing over 20 years of expertise as an environmental scientist. Throughout his career, he has led and managed a diverse range of multi-disciplinary projects in the environmental and water sectors. Recognized as a leading expert in urban pollution assessment, Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) performance monitoring, and sediment and water quality assessment, David works at the intersection of science, industry, and policy to drive meaningful environmental change.
His work focuses on developing innovative monitoring tools to tackle ongoing concerns around environmental degradation, helping industry, government, and communities make data-driven decisions for better water management. As a Victorian Ambassador for Stormwater Shepherds, David is dedicated to raising awareness about stormwater pollution and advocating for practical, science-backed solutions to protect waterways.
🔹 Urban pollution & water quality assessment
🔹 Innovative environmental monitoring tools
🔹 Water Sensitive Urban Design performance
🔹 Advocate for sustainable stormwater management
Passionate about bridging the gap between research and real-world application, David continues to lead efforts in protecting and restoring water environments for future generations.
Hi David,
It was great to catch up with you by phone last week. As discussed, are you interested to have me provide some written feedback to you concerning the potential market for on-site and relatively inexpensive platypus eDNA sampling? Also, if you could provide a ballpark figure for the amount of up-front investment that’s likely to be required to get such a system up and running, I may be able to suggest some groups who might be in a position to contribute.
All the best, Melody
Melody Serena (Conservation Biologist)
Australian Platypus Conservancy
PO Box 115
Campbells Creek VIC 3451
Tel: (03) 5416 1478 or 0419 595 939
platypus.apc@westnet.com.au
Website: http://www.platypus.asn.au
Facebook: Australian Platypus Conservancy (Official)
Hi Melody, Sorry for the late reply. We are interested in having feedback from yourself on the utility of on-site and cost-effective eDNA sampling. Since speaking to you, I have been investigating ways we can get the eDNA assay in development. I have a PhD student looking into it now. However, for a laboratory validated assay to be developed commercially (faster) it would be $14-18,000 depending on information already known. Depending on how comprehensive, Field validation would be around 20,000-$45,000. However, this would be a collaborative approach between Bio2lab and another organisation such as the Platypus Conservancy.