Dr Gemma Galbraith ~ Research Associate - Functional Ecology of Deep Reefs; Senior Research Officer
TropWater
- About
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- Teaching
- Interests
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- Research
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- Coral Reef Ecology
- Mesophotic Coral Ecosystems
- Remote Survey Methods
- Reef fish connectivity
- Experience
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- 2022 to present - Postdoctoral Research Associate, James Cook University
- 2022 to present - Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
- 2021 to 2022 - Postdoctoral Research Assistant, James Cook University
- 2017 to 2021 - Doctoral Candidate, James Cook University
- Research Disciplines
- Socio-Economic Objectives
I recieved my PhD from James Cook University where my thesis focused on the ecology of reef fishes on submerged pinnacle and seamount coral reefs. My research spans broad themes in fundamental ecology with specific interests in reef fish community ecology, biogeography, mesophotic coral ecosystems and ecological connectivity. My current research utilises Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) and remote video technologies to investigate deep and distinct coral reefs in Papua New Guinea and The Coral Sea. I assist teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Marine Conservation Biology and supervise marine ecology HDR candidates.
- Publications
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These are the most recent publications associated with this author. To see a detailed profile of all publications stored at JCU, visit ResearchOnline@JCU. Hover over Altmetrics badges to see social impact.
- Journal Articles
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- Cresswell B, Galbraith G, Harrison H, McCormick M and Jones G (2023) Coral reef pinnacles act as ecological magnets for the abundance, diversity and biomass of predatory fishes. Marine Ecology Progress Series, 717. pp. 143-156
- Gress Hernandez E, Bridge T, Fyfe J and Galbraith G (2023) Novel Interaction between a Rabbitfish and Black Corals. Oceans, 4. pp. 236-241
- Harrison H, Drane L, Cresswell B, Evans R, Galbraith G, Srinivasan M, Taylor B, Williamson D and Jones G (2023) Ageing of juvenile coral grouper (Plectropomus maculatus) reveals year-round spawning and recruitment: implications for seasonal closures. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London Series B, Biological Sciences, 290.
- Panero M, Galbraith G, Srinivasan M and Jones G (in press) Roles of depth, current speed, and benthic cover in shaping gorgonian assemblages at the Palm Islands (Great Barrier Reef). Coral Reefs,
- Pinheiro H, MacDonald C, Santos R, Ali R, Bobat A, Cresswell B, Francini-Filho R, Freitas R, Galbraith G, Musembi P, Phelps T, Quimbayo J, Quiros T, Shepherd B, Stefanoudis P, Talma S, Teixeira J, Woodall L and Rocha L (2023) Plastic pollution on the world's coral reefs. Nature, 619 (7969). pp. 311-316
- Galbraith G, Cresswell B, McCormick M, Bridge T and Jones G (2022) Contrasting hydrodynamic regimes of submerged pinnacle and emergent coral reefs. PLoS ONE, 17 (8).
- Galbraith G, Cresswell B, McCormick M, Bridge T and Jones G (2021) High diversity, abundance and distinct fish assemblages on submerged coral reef pinnacles compared to shallow emergent reefs. Coral Reefs, 40. pp. 335-354
- Book Chapters
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- Jones G, Srinivasan M, Galbraith G, Berumen M and Planes S (2022) Saving Nemo: Extinction Risk, Conservation Status, and Effective Management Strategies for Anemonefishes. In: Evolution, Development and Ecology of Anemonefishes. CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL, USA, pp. 285-298
- Other research outputs
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- Hoey A, McClure E, Burn D, Chandler J, Huertas Martin V, Cresswell B, Galbraith G and Pratchett M (2023) Coral Sea Marine Park Coral Reef Health Survey 2022. Parks Australia, Townsville, QLD, Australia [Report]
- Galbraith G, McClure E, Barnett A, Cresswell B, Burn D, Huertas Martin V, Pratchett M and Hoey A (2023) Diving into The Deep: The Unique Habitats of The Coral Sea Marine Park. Parks Australia, Townsville, QLD, Australia [Report]
- Hoey A, Harrison H, McClure E, Burn D, Barnett A, Cresswell B, Doll P, Galbraith G and Pratchett M (2021) Coral Sea Marine Park Coral Reef Health Survey 2021: Report on reef surveys February 2021. Parks Australia, Townsville, QLD, Australia [Report]
- Current Funding
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Current and recent Research Funding to JCU is shown by funding source and project.
Department of the Environment and Energy - Director of National Parks - Tender
Coral Sea Bright Spot Reef Health and Resilience Survey ? 2022-24
- Indicative Funding
- $1,010,595 over 2 years
- Summary
- The Coral Sea Marine Park (CSMP) covers approximately 990,000 km2 and includes over 30 individual reef systems that are surrounded by deep waters. Extensive bleaching of corals was recorded across shallow reef habitats within the CSMP in 2020 and 2021. This project will use surveys of benthic, fish and invertebrate communities to assess the ongoing effects and potential recovery from these back-to-back bleaching events.
- Investigators
- Andrew Hoey, Eva McClure, Morgan Pratchett, Deborah Burn and Gemma Galbraith (Research Division)
- Keywords
- Coral reef; Coral bleaching; Marine park management; Reef fish; Coral Sea
Department of the Environment and Energy - Director of National Parks - Tender
Moore Reef Grounding Assessment (Coral Sea Marine Park)
- Indicative Funding
- $51,487 over 1 year
- Summary
- A vessel was reported to have run aground at Moore Reef in the Coral Sea Marine Park in December 2022. This project will use surveys of the grounding site and surrounding habitat to understand the impact of the vessel grounding on reef habitats, and benthic and fish communities on Moore Reef.
- Investigators
- Andrew Hoey, Eva McClure and Gemma Galbraith (College of Science & Engineering and TropWater)
- Keywords
- Coral reef; Grounding; Marine park management; Reef fish; Coral Sea; Impact assessment
- Supervision
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Advisory Accreditation: I can be on your Advisory Panel as a Secondary Advisor.
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
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- Changing mesophotic nature coral of reef ecosystems fish herbivory with depth: from shallow to upper mesophotic coral ecosystems (PhD , Secondary Advisor)
- Drivers of Biodiversity on Coral Reefs - the role of Antipatharians Supporting Species Richness and Abundance on Shallow and Mesophotic Reefs (PhD , External Advisor)
- Variation in the susceptibility of early life stages of macroalgae to herbivores (PhD , Secondary Advisor)
- Collaboration
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The map shows research collaborations by institution from the past 7 years.
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- 1 collaboration
- Indicates the Tropics (Torrid Zone)
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