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Researcher biography
Qualifications:
BSc(Hons)
Project title:
Global population structure of sailfish, and its ecology and distribution in the Indo-Pacific
Project description:
The project aims to:
- Determine population structure and connectivity across the sailfish's range.
- Identify environmental factors influencing distribution of sailfish in Australian waters.
- Explore how to increase and improve billfish research in Australia.
Funding:
Game Fishing Assocation of Australia, Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship
Advisors/supervisors:
- A/Prof Ian Tibbetts;
- Dr Christine Dudgeon;
- Dr Vicki Martin;
- Dr Samuel Williams;
- Dr Bonnie Holmes;
- Dr Julian Pepperell