A5021570091- Turtle Biology and Conservation
- Ichthyology and Marine Biology
- Primate Behavior and Ecology
- Marine animal studies overview
- Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Amphibian and Reptile Biology
- Physiological and biochemical adaptations
- Wildlife Conservation and Criminology Analyses
- Island Studies and Pacific Affairs
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Fish Biology and Ecology Studies
- Fish biology, ecology, and behavior
- Marine and fisheries research
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Evolution and Paleontology Studies
- Seaweed-derived Bioactive Compounds
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Climate Change, Adaptation, Migration
- Paleontology and Evolutionary Biology
- Municipal Solid Waste Management
- Indigenous Studies and Ecology
- Echinoderm biology and ecology
- Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy
- Mining and Resource Management
National Department of Health
2021-2025
University of Papua New Guinea
2023
University of Canberra
2014-2021
ACT Government
2020
Abstract Here we describe a 14-year collaboration in New Ireland, Papua Guinea, between an Indigenous NGO, scientists and international researchers. Ireland is marine province the Western Pacific region where most residents depend on fishing, gleaning small-scale gardening for their livelihoods. Ailan Awareness locally founded managed NGO that focuses strengthening of sovereignty regarding biological, cultural spiritual diversity as well fostering epistemology practices biocultural...
ABSTRACT Aim We examine the phylogeographic genetic structure of endangered pig‐nosed turtle Carettochelys insculpta , last remaining member a once globally widespread family, now restricted to northern Australia and southern New Guinea, region with complex geological eustatic history. their historical biogeography, demographic history status threatened populations. Location Northern Australia, Southern Guinea. Methods reconstruct phylogenetic relationships patterns diversity using...
Abstract Fish maw (teleost swim bladder) is a dried seafood product valued highly by Chinese cultures in East Asia, though global supply chains are poorly understood. Here, we describe the rapid development of fish fishery low‐income nation to illustrate how globalization can affect sustainability. In Papua New Guinea (PNG), developed into at ∼$831,000 USD annually between 2014–2018. Its has been driven Asian expatriates, who provide market access and fishing gear local communities. The...
Abstract Extant estuarine and freshwater animals show a variety of adaptations to marine life, which could reflect transitional stages in gradual evolution from the sea. Our aim was identify temporal spatial environment associated with pig‐nosed turtles C arettochelys insculpta coastal nesting K ikori R egion, P apua N ew G uinea ( PNG ). We also related use areas size within among different populations . species superfamily T rionychoidea. Throughout its range, nests during drier months...
Abstract Sawfish (Pristidae) are considered to be among the most threatened families of elasmobranch (sharks and rays). There is a need gather information on status poorly known sawfish populations assist in global recovery initiatives. This study used interviews with local fishers investigate presence southern Papua New Guinea (PNG) their interactions uses values for small‐scale fishers. A range size classes still encountered throughout PNG, while juvenile largetooth Pristis pristis were...
The conservation of threatened elasmobranchs in tropical regions is challenging due to high local reliance on aquatic and marine resources. Due primarily fishing pressure, river sharks ( Glyphis ) sawfishes (Pristidae) have experienced large population declines the Indo-Pacific. Papua New Guinea (PNG) may offer a refuge for these species, as human density low, shark sawfish populations are thought persist. However, few data available species PNG, risk posed by small-scale fishers poorly...
The New Guinea freshwater turtle, Elseya novaeguineae (senu lato) is a long-term, widespread resident of and has been subject to substantial vicariance in one the most geologically dynamic regions on earth. Thus, it should come as no surprise that taxonomy this turtle poorly resolved. long recognized species complex, though which elements taxon warrant recognition separate debated. In paper, we restrict Birds Head region Guinea, west Langguru Thrust Fold Belt; resurrect from synonymy...
Abstract Emerging infectious diseases threaten the persistence of biodiversity globally. The amphibian chytrid fungus, Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis , is one most widespread and damaging pathogens to biodiversity. New Guinea hosts 6% world's frogs largest landmass where B. remains undetected despite being largely climatically suitable for its persistence. We surveyed in Papua Guinea, by swabbing live Gulf Province Eastern Highlands examining museum specimens from a range sites elevations....
Papua New Guinea has been identified as a sawfish ‘stronghold’ nation, however, are threatened by gillnet fishers who often amputate the rostrum to assist in dis-entanglement. Here, we describe an account of recapture emaciated amputee sawfish. We also present safe release guide, developed for small-scale fishery context Guinea.
River sharks (Glyphis spp.) and some sawfishes (Pristidae) inhabit riverine environments, although their long-term habitat use patterns are poorly known. We investigated the diadromous movements of northern river shark garricki), speartooth glyphis), narrow sawfish (Anoxypristis cuspidata), largetooth (Pristis pristis) using in situ laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS) on vertebrae to recover elemental ratios over each individual's lifetime. also measured...
Abstract Introductions of non-native fish are intended to have positive social outcomes, although they can also result in negative environmental consequences. Recently, incidental introduction tilapia ( Oreochromis cf. niloticus ) was recorded the Kikori River, Papua New Guinea. This study investigated abundance relative native species Town market, and interviewed market vendors gauge local perception . Market data were collected over eight days with 1474 individual observed. comprised 11.4%...
The increase in availability of industrialised products Papua New Guinea (PNG) has exacerbated its waste issues both remote towns and villages. This study quantified categorised the waste...