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PhD

Research

Biological Oceanography, Marine Ecology

Research focus includes identifying indicators to measure the condition of marine ecosystems to inform national reporting and policy. It aims to test the response of various ecological indicators (including species and functional richness and diversity, and species traits) to cumulative impacts from multiple human pressures in the marine environment. Data collection uses remote imagery including baited remote underwater stereo-video systems to survey reef ecosystems. Ecological data and pressure data are mapped and used to determine the drivers of ecological change and to understand the impacts of human pressures on ecosystem structure and function

Indian Ocean

Conceptual planning and research development
Critical thinking
Ocean data collection using a wide variety of techniques and methods, including remote underwater imagery.
Data analysis - laboratory skills and software use for photo and video analysis
Statistical analysis - proficient in excel and R
Report writing
Scientific publication writing
Communication

English

ResearchGate

I believe that my passion for the environment and to conserve our valuable marine ecosystems is expressed in the work that I do