JCU > Research Portfolio > Dr Shelley Templeman

About

Experience

2013 to present - Principal Research Scientist, James Cook University (Townsville)
2012 to 2013 - Researcher, James Cook University (Townsville)

Research Disciplines

Honours

Awards

2008 to 2012 - Noel & Kate Monkman Award
2011 - SETAC Travel Award
2011 - James Cook University Doctoral Completion Award
2007 - Dean's List

Memberships

2008 - Australian Marine Science Association
2000 - Australian Society Limnology
1998 - Society of Environmental Toxicology & Chemistry

Publications

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

Templeman M, McKenzie M and Kingsford M (2021) The utility of jellyfish as marine biomonitors. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 173.
Ohdera A, Abramson M, Ames C, Baker D, Suescún-Bloívar L, Collins A, Freeman C, Gamero-Mora E, Goulet T, Hofmann D, Jaimes-Becerra A, Long P, Marques A, Miller L, Mydlarz L, Morandini A, Newkirk C, Putri S, Samson J, Stampar S, Steinworth B, Templeman M, Thomé P, Vlok M, Woodley C, Wong J, Martindale M, Fitt W and Medina M (2018) Upside-Down but headed in the right direction: review of the highly versatile Cassiopea xamachana system. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 6.
Rowen D, Templeman M and Kingsford M (2017) Herbicide effects on the growth and photosynthetic efficiency of Cassiopea maremetens. Chemosphere, 182. pp. 143-148
Epstein H, Templeman M and Kingsford M (2016) Fine-scale detection of pollutants by a benthic marine jellyfish. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 107 (1). pp. 340-346
Templeman M and Kingsford M (2015) Predicting aqueous copper and zinc accumulation in the upside-down jellyfish Cassiopea maremetens through the use of biokinetic models. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 187 (416). pp. 1-8
Templeman M and Kingsford M (2012) Variation in soft tissue chemistry among scyphozoan and cubozoan jellyfishes from the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. Hydrobiologia, 690 (1). pp. 279-290
Templeman M and Kingsford M (2010) Trace element accumulation in Cassiopea sp. (Scyphozoa) from urban marine environments in Australia. Marine Environmental Research, 69 (2). pp. 63-72

Other research outputs

James C, Templeman S and Burrows D (2017) Townsville field training area ecological monitoring November 2016 - July 2017. James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia [Externally Commissioned Report]
Williams C and Templeman S (2017) Carpentaria Gold proposed EA amendments. James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia [Report]
Templeman S, Baker R and James C (2017) Carpentaria Gold Receiving Environment Monitoring Program design version 2: report 17/33. James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia [Report]
Templeman S, Mercurio P and Negri A (2017) Effects of herbicide degradation products on growth and photosynthetic efficiency in a benthic jellyfish. [Presented at the 2017 SETAC Australasia Conference]. 3-6 September 2017, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
Templeman S, Williams C, Gainsford A and Baker R (2017) Woodcutters Mine. Receiving Environment Monitoring Program. 1 Nov 2015 to 31 Oct 2016. Centre for Tropical Water and Aquatic Ecosystem Research (TropWATER), Townsville, QLD, Australia [Report]

More: ResearchOnline@JCU stores 31+ research outputs authored by Dr Shelley Templeman from 2010 onwards.

Current Funding

Current and recent Research Funding to JCU is shown by funding source and project.

Townsville City Council - Contract Research

Provision of Specialist Environmental Support to Townsville City Council.

Indicative Funding: $13,690 over 1 year
Summary: Submission for inclusion on a panel of pre-qualified Environmental Specialists to support TCC's Environmental Services team in planning and delivery of sustainable outcomes for the Townsville Community.
Investigators: Shelley Templeman and Chris Williams in collaboration with Cassandra James (TropWATER)
Keywords: Aquatic systems; Sustainability; Climate Change

Noranda Pacific Pty Ltd - Contract Research

Lady Loretta Compliance Framework Review

Indicative Funding: $120,970 over 1 year
Summary: Desktop review and assessment of compliance surface water and stream sediment data to provide recommendations for an updated and/ or alternative compliance framework for Lady Loretta mine. This will include review of all existing data and assessment of potential cause/s of exceedances in existing program. Recommendations for an updated limnological monitoring program to be included in the site REMP will be developed.
Investigators: Shelley Templeman in collaboration with Christopher Williams, Cassandra James and Mellissa Elliman (TropWATER)
Keywords: Water quality; Dry Tropics; Sediment quality; Mining; Limnology

Ravenswood Gold - Contract Research

Ravenswood Gold Environmental Research, Monitoring & Investigations.

Indicative Funding: $645,448 over 2 years
Summary: Environmental monitoring, research and assessment to meet regularity assessment requirements for aquatic, riparian and terrestrial systems in the region of the Ravenswood Gold mine. In addition, there are investigations into site specific water quality and sediment quality objectives.
Investigators: Shelley Templeman and O'Leary Williams (TropWATER)
Keywords: Water Quality; Vegetation; Sediment Quality; Riparian Vegetation; Biological Monitoring

Newmont Goldcorp Services Pty Ltd - Contract Research

Water Quality & Receiving Environment Monitoring Programs

Indicative Funding: $172,781 over 2 years
Summary: Environmental monitoring and assessment to meet regulatory assessment requirements for aquatic, riparian and terrestrial systems in the region of the closed Woodcutters mine, Northern Territory. In addition, there are investigations and research into site specific water quality and sediment quality objectives
Investigators: Shelley Templeman and O'Leary Williams in collaboration with Madeline McKenzie (TropWATER)
Keywords: Nutrients; Riparian Vegetation; Water Quality; Wetland Filter; Sediment Quality; Biological Monitoring

Newmont Goldcorp Services Pty Ltd - Contract Research

Mt Leyshon Receiving Environment Monitoring & Environmental Assessment

Indicative Funding: $264,220 over 2 years
Summary: Environmental monitoring and assessment to meet regulatory assessment requirements for aquatic, riparian and terrestrial systems in the region of the closed Mt Leyshon mine. In addition, there are investigations and research into site specific water quality and sediment quality objectives.
Investigators: Shelley Templeman and O'Leary Williams in collaboration with Cassandra James and Madeline McKenzie (TropWATER)
Keywords: Water Quality; Vegetation; Sediment Quality; Biological Monitoring; Riparian Vegetation

Townsville City Council - Contract Research

Water Quality & Environmental Research to Support Townsville City Council

Indicative Funding: $11,749 over 1 year
Summary: Townsville City Council are seeking advice and support to improve the water quality in the local lakes and rivers under their jurisdiction. They are investigating innovative and sustainable options to improve water quality and reduce weed infestations and require scientific advice and support to complete this work.
Investigators: Shelley Templeman in collaboration with Madeline McKenzie, Cassandra James and O'Leary Williams (TropWATER)
Keywords: Nutrients; Macrophytes; Water Quality; Wetland Filter; Phytoplankton; Aquatic Weeds

Department of the Environment and Energy - National Environmental Science Program (NESP) - Tropical Water Quality Hub (TWQ Hub)

Ecotoxicology of pesticides on the Great Barrier Reef for guideline development and risk assessments

Indicative Funding: $205,975 over 3 years (administered by AIMS)
Summary: Over 50 land-sourced pesticides have been detected in waters of the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) and its catchments. Previous studies on the risks posed by pesticides have focused on five priority PSll herbicides. However, other pesticides are increasingly being used, for which there are few fate, persistence and toxicity data. In order to improve water quality guidelines and assessments of the potential risks posed by these ' alternate' pesticides to GBR and its catchments we will quantify their toxicity to freshwater and marine species.
Investigators: Andrew Negri and Shelley Templeman in collaboration with Joost van Dam, Frederieke Kroon, Florita Flores, Simon Harries, Aaron Davis, Stephen Lewis, Jochen Mueller, Sarit Kaserzon, Reinier Mann, Rachael Smith and Katherine Martin (Australian Institute of Marine Science, TropWATER, The University of Queensland, QLD Department of Science, Information Technology and Innovation and Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority)
Keywords: Pesticides; Water Quality; Great Barrier Reef; Freshwater; Ecotoxicology; agricultural run-off

Carpentaria Gold Pty Ltd - Contract Research

Design & Development of Receiving Environment Monitoring Program

Indicative Funding: $939,176 over 5 years
Summary: TropWATER will review the existing environmental monitoring data and undertake a detailed environmental survey of the Carpentaria Cold operations with a view to designing a receiving environment monitoring program to be implemented in the 2015/16 wet season.
Investigators: Shelley Templeman in collaboration with Cassandra James, Christopher Williams and Barry Butler (TropWATER)
Keywords: Water Quality; Biological Monitoring; Sediment Quality; Receiving Environment; Metals

Newmont Mining Services Pty Ltd - Contract Research

Mt Leyshon REMP

Indicative Funding: $775,490 over 5 years
Summary: Development, implementation and reporting of the first stage of a receiving environment monitoring program (REMP) for the closed Mt Leyshon Mine, Charters Towers, Queensland.
Investigators: Shelley Templeman in collaboration with Cassandra James, Barry Butler, Christopher Williams and Damien Burrows (TropWATER)
Keywords: Gold; Water Quality; Biological Monitoring; Receiving Environment; Vegetation Monitoring

Newmont Mining Services Pty Ltd - Contract Research

2015 Woodcutters REMP

Indicative Funding: $490,788 over 5 years
Summary: Development, implementation and reporting of the first stage of a receiving environment monitoring program (REMP) for the closed Woodcutters Mine, Batchelor, Northern Territory.
Investigators: Shelley Templeman in collaboration with Barry Butler and Christopher Williams (TropWATER)
Keywords: Lead; Zinc; Biological Monitoring; Receiving Environment

Glencore Mount Isa Mines - Contract Research

Review of Glencore Water Quality Monitoring

Indicative Funding: $9,715 over 1 year
Summary: The quality of water discharges from the Glencore Bulk Storage and Handling Facility at the Port of Townsville is managed through an on-site treatment system comprising gravity stormwater filters and a centralised first-flush treatment facility. The specific objective of the review is to assess current water quality monitoring arrangements and provide advice on monitoring infrastructure/practices and data evaluation to ensure Environmental Authority compliance. However it also advances wider research aims concerned with the development of more targeted water quality guidelines and compliance assessment processes for tropical systems subject to extremely variable patterns of rainfall and runoff.
Investigators: Shelley Templeman and Christopher Williams (TropWATER)
Keywords: Water Quality Guidelines; Dry Tropics; Environmental Authority; Compliance Process

Supervision

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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

Upside-down Jellyfish (Cassiopea spp.) as a model Organism under changing Climate Conditions (PhD , Secondary Advisor)

Collaboration

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