Team
My research focuses on understanding how animals respond to challenges from their environments and from human activity and then using this knowledge to inform better conservation and management.
Adam’s PhD aims to explore how plastic entanglement impacts marine predator populations by studying the effects of entanglement on the health and behaviour of Australian fur seals. As part of this, he is testing new methods for the use of drone-brone thermal and colour imaging techniques to better detect and quantify rates of entanglement in Australian fur seal populations.
Julia’s PhD project will investigate how changes in the environment influence the foraging and breeding performance of little penguins in the urban colony of St Kilda. This study will focus on their spatial distribution, foraging performance, dietary diversity, diving behaviour and reproductive outcome.
Camille’s PhD research explores the effects of climate change on flatback sea turtle mating systems and population viability. Her research interests include conservation genetics and species’ response to climate change.
Sophie’s PhD research aims to understand how mitigation strategies can assist sea turtles as they adapt to a changing climate with a focus on hatchling production and performance.
Jack’s PhD research investigates how sea turtle nest intervention strategies can be optimised to increase hatchling success and restore stable sex ratios. His work focuses on applied ecology and species resistance to climate change.