My research interests relate broadly to the social-ecological dimensions of environmental conservation and management, with an emphasis on coastal communities and small islands. In particular, I work to identify the social factors that influence positive livelihood outcomes from conservation and development in rural, resource dependent communities. Much of my work has focused on how tourism alters the relationship between humans and the natural environment (e.g. through shifting livelihoods, implementation of Marine Protected Areas, and influence on socio-cultural values and behaviour).

My work tends to be applied and locally or regionally specific, with an overarching objective to develop comparative methods and evaluation tools relevant to multiple scenarios. To date, I have conducted research in the Caribbean, Latin America, the Mediterranean and, more recently, in the Asia Pacific region. I specialise in quantitative and qualitative ethnographic methods and am working to develop ways to integrate social science and natural science data in spatial contexts, thus providing comprehensive scientific support to environmental decision-making.

Teaching

• AQ3015: Sustainable Aquaculture (Level 3; TSV)
• AQ5015: Sustainable Aquaculture (Level 5; TSV)
• EV3020: Human Dimensions of Nature, Environment and Conservation (Level 3; TSV)
• EV5009: Foundations of Natural Resource Management (Level 5; CNS & TSV)
• EV5020: Human Dimensions of Nature, Environment and Conservation (Level 5; TSV)
• EV5209: Principles and Practices of Protected Area Management (Level 5; TSV)
• EV5961: Ecosystem Dynamics - Ridge to Reef (Level 5; TSV)
• SC5901: Special Topic 1 (Level 5; CNS & TSV)
• SC5902: Special Topic 2 (Level 5; CNS & TSV)
• SC5903: Literature Review (Level 5; CNS & TSV)
• SC5909: Minor Project and Seminar (Level 5; CNS & TSV)
• SC5912: Minor Project, Seminar and Literature Review (1 of 2) (Level 5; CNS & TSV)
• SC5913: Minor Project, Seminar and Literature Review (2 of 2) (Level 5; CNS & TSV)

Interests

Research

• Human dimensions of conservation
• Marine Protected Areas
• Sustainable livelihoods
• Social impacts of tourism

Experience

• 2013 to present - Lecturer, College of Marine and Environmental Sciences (Townsville, Australia)
• 2012 - Lecturer, The School for Field Studies (Bocas del Toro, Panama)
• 2009 to 2012 - Lead Researcher, Division of Strategic Issues and Applications for Society, Balearic Islands Coastal Observing and Forecasting System (Spain)
• 2006 to 2008 - Postdoctoral Researcher, Mediterranean Institute of Advanced Studies (Balearic Islands, Spain)
• 2002 to 2003 - Doctoral Research Assistant, Coastal Resources Centre, University of Rhode Island (USA)
• 2001 to 2002 - Program Assistant, Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission, UNESCO (Paris, France)

Research Disciplines

• Environmental Science and Management (0502)
• Ecology (0602)
• Human Geography (1604)

Socio-Economic Objectives

• Ecosystem Assessment and Management (9605)
• Environmental and Natural Resource Evaluation (9606)
• Climate and Climate Change (9603)

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Journal Articles

• Diedrich A, Stoeckl N, Gurney G, Esparon M and Pollnac R (2017) Social capital as a key determinant of perceived benefits of community-based marine protected areas. Conservation Biology, 31 (2). pp. 311-321
• Barnett A, Abrantes K, Baker R, Diedrich A, Farr M, Kuilboer A, Mahony T, McLeod I, Moscardo G, Prideaux M, Stoeckl N, Van Luyn A and Sheaves M (2016) Sportfisheries, conservation and sustainable livelihoods: a multidisciplinary guide to developing best practice. Fish and Fisheries, 17 (3). pp. 696-713
• Diedrich A and Aswani S (2016) Exploring the potential impacts of tourism development on social and ecological change in the Solomon Islands. Ambio, 45 (7). pp. 808-818
• Aswani S, Diedrich A and Currier K (2015) Planning for the future: mapping anticipated environmental and social impacts in a nascent tourism destination. Society and Natural Resources, 28 (7). pp. 703-719
• Krause G, Brugere C, Diedrich A, Ebeling M, Ferse S, Mikkelsen E, Agúndez J, Stead S, Stybel N and Troell M (2015) A revolution without people? Closing the people–policy gap in aquaculture development. Aquaculture, 447. pp. 44-55
• Sardá R, O'Higgins T, Cormier R, Diedrich A and Tintoré J (2014) A proposed ecosystem-based management system for marine waters: linking the theory of environmental policy to the practice of environmental management. Ecology and Society, 19 (4). pp. 1-14
• Diedrich A, Terrados J, Arroyo N and Balaguer P (2013) Modeling the influence of attitudes and beliefs on recreational boaters' use of buoys in the Balearic Islands. Ocean & Coastal Management, 78. pp. 112-120
• Tintoré J, Vizoso G, Casas B, Heslop E, Pascual A, Orfila A, Ruiz S, Martínez-Ledesma M, Torner M, Cusí S, Diedrich A, Balaguer P, Gómez-Pujol L, Álvarez-Ellacuria A, Gómara S, Sebastian K, Lora S, Beltran J, Renault L, Juzá M, Álvarez D, March D, Garau B, Castilla C, Canellas T, Roque D, Lizarán I, Pitarch S, Carrasco M, Lana A, Mason E, Escudier R, Conti D, Sayol J, Barcæló B, Alemany F, Reglero P, Massuti E, Vélez-Belchí P, Ruiz J, Oguz T, Gómez M, Álvarez E, Ansorena L and Manriquez M (2013) SOCIB: the Balearic Islands Coastal Ocean Observing and Forecasting System responding to science, technology and society needs. Marine Technology Society Journal, 47 (1). pp. 101-117
• Diedrich A and Tintore J (2012) Multi-method approach to exploring social-ecological dimensions in a Mediterranean suburban beach setting. Coastal Management, 40 (3). pp. 301-311
• Balaguer P, Diedrich A, Sarda R, Fuster M, Cañellas B and Tintoré J (2011) Spatial analysis of recreational boating as a first key step for marine spatial planning in Mallorca (Balearic Islands, Spain). Ocean & Coastal Management, 54 (3). pp. 241-249
• Diedrich A, Huguet P and Subirana J (2011) Methodology for applying the limits of acceptable change process to the management of recreational boating in the Balearic Islands, Spain (Western Mediterranean). Ocean & Coastal Management, 54 (4). pp. 341-351
• Diedrich A (2010) Cruise ship tourism in Belize: the implications of developing cruise ship tourism in an ecotourism destination. Ocean & Coastal Management, 53 (5-6). pp. 234-244

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ResearchOnline@JCU stores 18+ research outputs authored by Dr Amy Diedrich from 2007 onwards.

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These Higher Degree Research projects are either current or by students who have completed their studies within the past 5 years at JCU. Linked titles show theses available within ResearchOnline@JCU.

Current

• Use and Abuse of marine Turtles: Assessing the Success of indigenous and First Nation Communities Based Conservation Programs. (PhD , Secondary Advisor)
• Butterfly (nymphalidae) Diversity and Land Managment Practices Along the Coastline of Guyana and The Wet Tropics Bioregion of Queensland Australia. (PhD , Secondary Advisor)
• A holistic approach to shark fisheries science and management: The role of contempory indigenous knowledge (PhD , Primary Advisor)
• Maximising Potential Impact of Marine Protected Area Placement: An Integrated Socioeconomic Perspective. (PhD , Primary Advisor)
• The Ecological State and Fishing Practices of Coral Reefs in South Buton (Masters , Secondary Advisor)
• Understanding barriers and opportunities for sustained benefits from inland pond aquaculture for Solomon Islands households (Masters , Primary Advisor)

Completed

• Multidisciplinary Insights into the Conservation and Biology of Sea Turtles in Mozambique. (2017, PhD , Secondary Advisor)

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