About

My research focuses on the spatial structure and temporal dynamics of benthic invertebrates in tropical transitional wetlands. This work filles a critical gap in our knowledge of the unique components of these fauna and ways in which they respond to changes in tidal and freshwater flow. Consequently, the work provides a vital underpinning for work to restoration the functioning of human impacted tropical coastal wetlands.

My research focuses on the spatial structure and temporal dynamics of benthic invertebrates in tropical transitional wetlands. This work fills a critical gap in the knowledge of the unique components of these fauna and ways in which they respond to changes in tidal and freshwater flow. this work provides a vital underpinning for work to restoration and functioning of human impacted tropical coastal wetlands.

My research focusses on the spatial structure and temporal dynamics of benthic invertebrates in tropical transitional wetlands. I examine, document and evaluate the understanding of these components of these vitally important environments. This work fills a critical gap in the knowledge of the unique components of these fauna and ways in which they respond to changes in tidal and freshwater flow. This work provides a vital underpinning of work to restoration and functioning of human impacted tropical coastal wetlands.

I am te Director of the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program for undergraduate students in the College of Science and Engineering. Our program connects our students with industry and community organisations to support their learning and prepare them for their future careers.

Teaching
  • BS1001: Introduction to Biological Processes (Level 1; TSV)
  • MB2080: Invertebrate Biology (Level 2; TSV)
  • MB3270: Coastal, Estuarine and Mangrove Ecosystems (Level 3; TSV)
  • MB5270: Coastal, Estuarine and Mangrove Ecosystems (Level 5; TSV)
  • MB5380: Invertebrate Biology (Level 5; TSV)
Research Disciplines
Honours
Awards
  • 2014 - Inclusive Practice Award
  • 2011 - Inclusive Practice Award
  • 2010 - Certificate of Recognition from Australian College of Educators. For ability to engage students in skill development and understanding of biological concepts and for providing outstanding support to enable students to achieve their goals.
  • 2010 - Inclusive Practice Award
  • 2006 - Inclusive Practice Award
Other
  • 1997 - Graduate Certificate of Education (Tertiary Teaching).
Publications

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Ecological Society of Australia - Student Research Grant

Ecological and Environmental Characteristics of Nurseries in Fisheries Species

Indicative Funding
$4,550 over 1 year
Summary
Fisheries species use a mosaic of interconnected coastal habitats. The quality of habitats and the connectivity between them determine successful recruitment to offshore fisheries. However, there are several knowledge gaps regarding nursery habitat requirements in fisheries species. There are examples of management of adult fisheries stocks in Australia, but very little is known about juvenile populations and habitats they use. This project focuses on the genus Lutjanus which is harvested across the world?s tropical fisheries. The study will determine ecological and environmental habitat characteristics that juvenile Lutjanus spp. presence correlates with, to identify habitat patches that provide nursery value to species, across early life history stages.
Investigators
Ajay Venkataraman, Michael Bradley, Janine Sheaves and Carlo Mattone (College of Science & Engineering and NQ Dry Tropics)
Keywords
Lutjanus spp.; Coastal; Underwater video; Nursery habitats; Juvenile; Fisheries

Queensland Department of Environment and Science - Research Grant

Desktop work, Fish Habitat and Fisheries Research

Indicative Funding
$17,581
Summary
A desktop synthesis of available scientific literature and grey literature is foundational for the approved DES project ?Coastal Wetlands for Fish ? Building foundational knowledge to guide effective habitat restoration?, to provide the initial knowledge base for fish habitat use of ecosystem components and processes and inform the future direction and approach of the project.
Investigators
Marcus Sheaves and Janine Sheaves (College of Science & Engineering)
Keywords
Fish; Habitat; Coastal
Supervision

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