A5091197847- Marine and fisheries research
- Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Marine and Offshore Engineering Studies
- Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies
- Coastal and Marine Management
- Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies
- Fish Biology and Ecology Studies
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Microbial Community Ecology and Physiology
- Marine and coastal plant biology
- Offshore Engineering and Technologies
- Physiological and biochemical adaptations
- Isotope Analysis in Ecology
- Marine animal studies overview
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Social Acceptance of Renewable Energy
- Ichthyology and Marine Biology
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Marine Biology and Ecology Research
- Animal Behavior and Reproduction
- International Maritime Law Issues
- Oil Spill Detection and Mitigation
- Marine Ecology and Invasive Species
- Underwater Vehicles and Communication Systems
University of Technology Sydney
2015-2024
Sydney Institute of Marine Science
2016-2024
New South Wales Department of Primary Industries
2016-2024
Deakin University
2018-2020
Oakland University
2013
Beaumont Health
2013
Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak
2013
Environmental Earth Sciences
2010
UNSW Sydney
2010
The deep ocean below 200 m water depth is the least observed, but largest habitat on our planet by volume and area. Over 150 years of exploration has revealed that this dynamic system provides critical climate regulation, houses a wealth energy, mineral, biological resources, represents vast repository diversity. A long history deep-ocean observation led to initial concept for Deep-Ocean Observing Strategy (DOOS), under auspices Global Ocean System (GOOS). Here we discuss scientific need...
Abstract Climate change is resulting in rapid poleward shifts the geographical distribution of many tropical fish species, but it equally apparent that some fishes are failing to exhibit expected their distribution. There still little understanding species‐specific traits may constrain or promote successful establishment populations temperate regions. We review factors likely affect population establishment, including larval supply, settlement and post‐settlement processes. In addition, we...
Remotely-operated vehicles (ROVs) are used extensively by the offshore oil and gas renewables industries for inspection, maintenance, repair of their infrastructure. With thousands subsea structures monitored across world's oceans from shallows to depths greater than 1000 m, there is a great underutilised opportunity scientific use. Through slight modifications ROV operations, augmenting industry workclass ROVs with range equipment, can fuel discoveries, contribute an understanding impact...
Abstract As decommissioning of oil and gas (O&G) installations intensifies in the North Sea, worldwide, debate rages regarding fate these novel habitats their associated biota—a that has important implications for future offshore wind farms (OWFs). Calls to relax complete removal requirements some circumstances allow part an O&G installation be left marine environment are increasing. Yet knowledge biological communities develop on structures ecological role Sea is currently...
Thousands of artificial ('human-made') structures are present in the marine environment, many at or approaching end-of-life and requiring urgent decisions regarding their decommissioning. No consensus has been reached on which decommissioning option(s) result optimal environmental societal outcomes, part, owing to a paucity evidence from real-world case studies. To address this significant challenge, we asked worldwide panel scientists provide expert opinion. They were identify characterise...
This study provides the first assessment of fish associations with oil and gas structures located in deep water (85-175 m) on Australia's north-west continental shelf, using rare industry video footage obtained from remotely operated vehicles. A diverse range taxa were observed associating structures, including reef-dependent species transient pelagic species. Ten commercially fished observed, most abundant which was Lutjanus argentimaculatus, an estimated biomass for two deepest (Goodwyn...
Switching from fossil fuels to renewable energy is key international transition efforts and the move toward net zero. For many nations, this requires decommissioning of hundreds oil gas infrastructure in marine environment. Current international, regional national legislation largely dictates that structures must be completely removed at end-of-life although, increasingly, alternative options are being promoted implemented. Yet, a paucity real-world case studies describing impacts on...
Monitoring long-term spatiotemporal changes in populations of vulnerable species requires non-lethal methods. Here we investigate the utility environmental DNA (eDNA) for estimating relative biomass and abundance globally Endangered mulloway ( Argyrosomus japonicus ) a southeastern Australian estuary. During minimal tidal movement, 10 parallel transects at each 12 sites were surveyed, involving water samples being collected determining eDNA concentrations prior to hydroacoustics used...