A5050440829- Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
- Marine and fisheries research
- Marine animal studies overview
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Marine and coastal plant biology
- Ichthyology and Marine Biology
- Coastal and Marine Management
- Marine Biology and Ecology Research
- Fish Biology and Ecology Studies
- Underwater Acoustics Research
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies
- Marine Ecology and Invasive Species
- Economic and Environmental Valuation
- Public-Private Partnership Projects
- Water Quality Monitoring Technologies
- Maritime Navigation and Safety
- Housing, Finance, and Neoliberalism
- Arctic and Russian Policy Studies
- Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics
- International Maritime Law Issues
- Underwater Vehicles and Communication Systems
- Cephalopods and Marine Biology
- Primate Behavior and Ecology
- Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis
Drexel University
2025
University of Tasmania
2004-2024
New South Wales Department of Primary Industries
2013-2023
Australian Institute of Marine Science
2016
Sydney Institute of Marine Science
2016
Government of New South Wales
2015
The University of Queensland
2011
Committee on Climate Change
2010
NSW Department of Planning and Environment
2009
University College of Estate Management
2005
Imagery collected by still and video cameras is an increasingly important tool for minimal impact, repeatable observations in the marine environment. Data generated from imagery includes identification, annotation quantification of biological subjects environmental features within image. To be long-lived useful beyond their project-specific initial purpose, to maximize utility across studies disciplines, data should use a standardised vocabulary defined terms. This would enable compilation...
Abstract Baited remote underwater stereo‐video systems (stereo‐BRUVs) are a popular tool to sample demersal fish assemblages and gather data on their relative abundance body size structure in robust, cost‐effective non‐invasive manner. Given the rapid uptake of method, subtle differences have emerged way stereo‐BRUVs deployed how resulting imagery is annotated. These disparities limit interoperability datasets obtained across studies, preventing broadscale insights into dynamics ecological...
Abstract Marine ecosystem-based management (EBM) is recognized as the best practice for managing multiple ocean-use sectors, explicitly addressing tradeoffs among them. However, implementation perceived challenging and often slow. A poll of over 150 international EBM experts revealed progress, challenges, solutions in worldwide. Subsequent follow-up discussions with 40 these identified remaining impediments to further EBM: governance; stakeholder engagement; support; uncertainty about...
Purpose This paper summarises the main research findings from a detailed, qualitative set of structured interviews and case studies private finance initiative (PFI) schemes in UK, which involve construction built facilities. The research, was funded by Foundation for Built Environment, examines emergence PFI UK. Benefits problems process are investigated. Best practice, key critical factors success, lessons future also analysed. Design/methodology/approach is based around 11 semi‐structured...
Habitat structural complexity influences biotic diversity and abundance, but its influence on marine ecosystems has not been widely addressed. Recent advances in computer vision robotics allow quantification of at higher‐resolutions than previously achieved. This provides an important opportunity to determine the ecological role habitat ecosystems. We used high‐resolution three‐dimensional (3D) maps test multiple metrics, depth benthic biota as surrogates fish assemblages across hundreds...
Networks of marine reserves are increasingly being promoted as a means conserving biodiversity. One consideration in designing systems is the maintenance connectivity to ensure long-term persistence and resilience populations. Knowledge connectivity, however, frequently lacking during reserve design establishment. We characterise patterns genetic 3 key species habitat-forming macroalgae across an established network temperate on east coast Australia implications for adaptive management...
Abstract Aim Evaluating the effectiveness of marine reserves in achieving conservation goals is challenged by decadal scales over which biological systems respond following protection. Given that trophic interactions underpin community responses protection and complex ecological make difficult to identify, quantifying changes species traits may provide detail missed traditional diversity measures, including information relevant ecosystem functioning. We determine whether this case comparing...
Despite the significance of marine habitat-forming organisms, little is known about their large-scale distribution and abundance in deeper waters, where they are difficult to access. Such information necessary develop sound conservation management strategies. Kelps main habitat-formers temperate reefs worldwide; however, these habitats highly sensitive environmental change. The kelp Ecklonia radiate major organism on subtidal Australia. Here, we provide ecological data encompassing...
Reporting progress against targets for international biodiversity agreements is hindered by a shortage of suitable data. We describe cost-effective system involving Reef Life Survey citizen scientists in the systematic collection quantitative data covering multiple phyla that can underpin numerous marine indicators at high spatial and temporal resolution. then summarize findings continental- decadal-scale State Environment assessment rocky coral reefs based on ecosystem state relating to...
Abstract Marine reserves are a key tool for the conservation of marine biodiversity, yet only ~2.5% world's oceans protected. The integration into connected networks representing all habitats has been encouraged by international agreements, benefits this design not tested empirically. Australia one largest systems reserves, providing rare opportunity to assess how connectivity influences success. An Australia‐wide dataset was collected using baited remote underwater video deployed across...
1. Mapping of seabed habitats is increasingly being used to identify the distribution and structure marine ecosystems as surrogate measures biodiversity for protected area (MPA) planning. In this study, 3 nmi limit around Kent Group islands, south-eastern Australia were mapped using video ground-truthed single-beam acoustics at mesoscale level (10 m 1 km) part an MPA planning process. 2. Six distinct habitat types (continuous reef, patchy sand, hard sparse sponge, seagrass) identified based...
Networks of no-take marine reserves and partially-protected areas (with limited fishing) are being increasingly promoted as a means conserving biodiversity. We examined changes in fish assemblages across network two different types within park over the first 5 years its establishment. used Baited Remote Underwater Video (BRUV) to quantify communities on rocky reefs at 20–40 m depth between 2008–2011. Each year, we sampled 12 sites 6 with contrasting levels protection (n = 4 BRUV stations per...
Abstract Aim To examine the potential of remotely sensed abiotic measures as surrogates for abundance, diversity and community composition temperate rocky reef fishes sessile invertebrates. Location Batemans M arine P ark, south‐eastern A ustralia. Methods We used high‐resolution bathymetric side‐scan sonar imagery to quantify habitat, within a marine protected area ( MPA ), relationship between (1) invertebrate (2) species richness, (3) total fish (4) (5) Monacanthidae abundance using...
Abstract Worldwide, several countries have established coherent, representative, and large‐scale networks of marine reserves to conserve biodiversity. Very few have, however, published systematic assessments the ecological responses this network protection, hindering broad understanding their generality, utility, efficacy. We present data collected from sampling rocky reef fish assemblages at sites across a 27 no‐take reserve areas (NTMR) partially protected (PPA) nested within multiple...
Abstract The Solitary Islands Marine Park (SIMP) in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, has strong cross‐shelf patterns of reef fish assemblages on shallow reefs (<25 m). While the SIMP also contains at depths up to 75 m, marine communities below 25 m are poorly described. Habitat Classification System (HCS) used for planning arrangement zones this park included three depth categories reef: m); intermediate (25–60 and deep (>60 However, these had not been tested determine if they...