About

I investigate how processes occurring at the physiological scale influence the growth, survival and reproduction (fitness) of organisms. My work establishes mechanistic links between environmental conditions, individual performance and population processes, and focuses on three main themes.

Environmental controls on individual performance

I use process-based models to determine how energy acquisition and allocation influence demographic rates of different coral species. Recent projects have demonstrated how the physiological response of corals to light and water flow influences colony health and reproduction, and how enhanced condition of coral colonies prior to an environmental stress mitigates mortality risk. My work on freshwater fishes has shown that the quality and predictability of food resources determines the performance advantages of different behavioural strategies.

Adaptive significance of phenotypic plasticity

My research has developed 2- and 3-dimensional models of light interception by coral colonies, then analysed and field-tested these models to demonstrate that morphological plasticity in foliose corals maximises total energy available for coral growth and reproduction. Recent research under this theme has also investigated how spawning female fish control the phenotype of their offspring by varying hormone deposition among different eggs within a clutch.

Metabolism and photosynthesis

Photosynthesis by algal symbionts within coral tissue is extremely important for reef growth. My work in this field has shown that colonies grown at high-light intensities suffer reduced daily energy acquisition, but that seasonal fluctuations in symbiont densities have a negligible influence on colony energetics. My recent research has also revealed that, in contrast to the deleterious effects of temperature stress on the activity of Photosystem II within coral symbionts, the function of Photosystem I is robust to temperature stress, particularly when rates of heterotrophic feeding are high.

Teaching
  • BS5260: Modelling Ecological Dynamics (Level 5; TSV)
  • BS5460: Fundamentals of Ecology (Level 5; TSV)
  • MB3190: Coral Reef Ecology (Level 3; TSV)
  • MB5000: Advances in Marine Biology (Level 5; TSV)
  • MB5190: Coral Reef Ecology (Level 5; TSV)
  • MB5371: Techniques in Marine Science 2 (Level 5; TSV)
Research Disciplines
Socio-Economic Objectives
Publications

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Great Barrier Reef Foundation - Reef Restoration and Adaptation Science (RRAP)

Reef Restoration and Adaptation ?Regulatory and Policy Environment

Indicative Funding
$299,000 over 3 years
Summary
The existing regulatory and policy frameworks have originally been designed as part of the conventional approach to reef management. As such, they are not entirely fit for purpose to address unconventional technological interventions for reef restoration and adaptation. These interventions, given their innovative and emerging nature, challenge existing regulatory frameworks to address novel risks and impacts and make decisions based on information with relatively high levels of uncertainty. Critical to the feasibility and viability of RRAP R&D programs is, therefore, an enabling regulatory environment that can effectively and timely assess the range of risks and impacts associated with unconventional reef restoration and adaptation interventions. In this context, the objectives of this project are to: (i) Investigate the capacity of the existing regulatory and policy frameworks to address R&D and deployment of RRAP interventions (ii) Scope which interventions are permitted and under what conditions (e.g., scale, location and timing) with the aim to inform the R&D programs (iii) Help enhance the capacity of the regulatory system to assess the range of risks and impacts associated with R&D and deployment of interventions
Investigators
Mia Hoogenboom in collaboration with Pedro Fidelman (College of Science & Engineering and The University of Queensland)
Keywords
Regulation; Policy; Governance; Regulatory and policy analysis; Reef Restoration; Great Barrier Reef

AIMS@JCU - Scholarship

Identification of environmental and biological factors affecting survival and ecophysiology of post settled and adult corals

Indicative Funding
$20,000 over 4 years
Summary
This project will assess environmental and biological conditions that result in the best survival and growth of juvenile corals to identify whether those conditions differ across species and deployment ages/sizes. It will also test the physiological response of early life stages of corals and it will identify optimal substrates for coral recruitment filling the gaps regarding which species and habitats are best suited for re-seeding. Outcomes of this work will enable us to produce best-practice guides for achieving high post-settlement and post-deployment survival for use in coral restoration. Field trials will be conducted in Keppel Islands.
Investigators
Cinzia Alessi, Carly Randall, Andrew Negri, Mia Hoogenboom and Cathy Page in collaboration with Christine Giuliano, Line Bay and Andrew Heyward (College of Science & Engineering and Australian Institute of Marine Science)
Keywords
Reef Restoration; Coral Recruitment; Coral physiology

Australian Research Council - Centres of Excellence

ARC Centre of Excellence for Integrated Coral Reef Studies

Indicative Funding
$28,000,000 over 7 years
Summary
The overarching aim of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Integrated Coral Reef Studies is to provide the scientific knowledge necessary for sustaining ecosystem goods and services of the world's coral reefs, which support the livelihoods and food security of millions of people in the tropics. The Centre will enhance Australia's global leadership in coral reef science through three ambitious research programs addressing the future of coral reefs and their ability to adapt to change. A key outcome of the research will be providing tangible benefits to all Australians by bui8lding bridges between the natural and social sciences, strengthening capacity, and informing and supporting transformative changes in coral reef governance and management.
Investigators
Graeme Cumming, Ove Hoegh-Guldberg, Malcolm McCulloch, Peter Mumby, Sean Connolly, John Pandolfi, Bob Pressey, Andrew Baird, David Bellwood, Joshua Cinner, Sophie Dove, Maja Adamska, Mia Hoogenboom, Geoff Jones, Mike Kingsford, Ryan Lowe, Mark McCormick, David Miller, Philip Munday, Morgan Pratchett, Garry Russ and Tiffany Morrison in collaboration with Janice Lough, David Wachenfeld, Stephen Palumbi, Serge Planes and Philippa Cohen (Research Division, The University of Queensland, University of Western Australia, College of Science & Engineering, Australian National University, College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences, Australian Institute of Marine Science, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, Stanford University, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique and WorldFish)
Keywords
coral reef ecosystems; Climate Change Adaptation; ecological resilience; biodiversity goods and services; social-ecological dynamics
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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
  • Concurrent Autonomous Surface-Underwater Monitoring System (PhD , Secondary Advisor/AM)
  • The Impact of Ocean Acidification on Ecological Processes that Structure Coral Communities (PhD , Primary Advisor/AM/Adv)
  • Effect of global and local environmental stressors on benthic competition on coral reefs (PhD , Primary Advisor/AM/Adv)
  • Investigation into Artificial Intelligence Methods for Hyperspectral Image Analysis in Coral Reef Science Applications (PhD , Primary Advisor/AM/Adv)
  • Smal scale variability of carbonate chemistry on coastal coral reefs, and its ecological implications for the Great Barrier Reef (PhD , Secondary Advisor/AM)
  • Impact of Water Quality on Physiological Performance of the Coral Acropora Millepora (PhD , Secondary Advisor)
  • Incorporating evolutionary perspectives into conservation: an assessment of local adaptation, phenotypic plasticity, and interpopuation hybridization in a reef fish (Acanthochromis ployacanthus) (PhD , Secondary Advisor/AM)
  • Demographic and spatial patterns structuring coral populations (PhD , Secondary Advisor/AM)
  • Identifying Environmental and Biological Drivers of the Success and Failure of Coral Recruits (PhD , Secondary Advisor/AM)
  • Trade-offs of acclimation to thermal stress in scleractinian corals (PhD , Primary Advisor/AM/Adv)
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