THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND Island Research Stations Newsletter 2017

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Newsletter 2017Published November 2017

MBRS Station ManagerMr Kevin Townsend

Moreton Bay Research StationPO Box 138, Dunwich QLD, 4183Ph: +61 7 3409 9058Email: mbrs@uq.edu.au

HIRS Station ManagerDr Elizabeth Perkins

Heron Island Research StationHeron Islandvia Gladstone QLD 4680Ph: +61 7 4978 1399Email: hirs@uq.edu.au

A curious Koala enjoying Moreton Bay Research Station’s facilitites - L. Trippett.

Cover images: Leaving Heron Island - C. Harris; Mangrove with snails - L. Trippett; Soldier crab - L. Trippett; Kookaburra - L. Trippett; Leaf reflection - L. Trippett.

Senior Manager; Research Facilities and InfrastructureDr Clint ChapmanEmail: c.chapman1@uq.edu.au

Research Facilities Project OfficersMs Lucy HurreyEmail: l.hurrey@uq.edu.au Ms Phoebe BaldwinEmail: p.baldwin@uq.edu.au

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ISLAND RESEARCH STATIONS

Moreton Bay Research Station

Moreton Bay Research Station (MBRS) is located 40 kilometres east of Brisbane on the Moreton Bay side of North Stradbroke Island, providing direct access to the waters of Moreton Bay and the Pacific Ocean as well as the unique terrestrial environments of the 27,700 hectare sand island.

Lying on the convergence of the eastern Australian sub-tropical and temperate zones, North Stradbroke Island and the surrounding waters support an incredibly diverse range of terrestrial, coastal and marine ecosystems on which to base research and education activities.

Owned and operated by The University of Queensland, the research station offers accommodation for up to 96 guests in a range of accommodation styles. Modern research laboratories, teaching space and lecture theatres, boating facilities and a fabulous location attract visiting scientists and academics from around the world each year. The permanent staff of six are available to assist with planning your visit and provide scientific and boating support as required.

Heron Island Research Station

Situated on the southern Great Barrier Reef, 80 km offshore from the city of Gladstone, Heron Island Research Station (HIRS) is the oldest and largest marine research station on the Reef. With crystal clear water and near pristine conditions, the Station provides easy and direct access to the marine environment.

Also owned and operated by The University of Queensland, HIRS is internationally renowned for coral reef research and student training in marine sciences. Facilities and equipment rarely found in an offshore facility combined with its enviable position on the world’s largest reef make HIRS the ideal location for climate change research.

The Station caters to Australian and international researchers and education groups, offering modern wet and dry laboratories, indoor and outdoor aquaria, a large animal holding tank, separate research and teaching laboratories, seminar facilities, a library, computer room and extensive boating and diving facilities. A permanent staff of eleven are available to provide scientific and education services, boating, diving and technical support.

Moreton Bay Research Station, uniquely positioned and easily accessible for field or laboratory based research, conferences, workshops and educational groups - OMC.

Heron Island Research Station, a world class research, conference and teaching facility located on the doorstep of the magnificent Great Barrier Reef - OMC.

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MBRS MANAGER’S REPORT

2017 has been another exciting year for MBRS, full of new researchers, teaching groups, and outreach programs. This year, we said goodbye to long-time staff member Kathryn Crouch who moved on to an exciting new position and welcomed three new staff members; Sheridan Rabbitt as Station Assistant - Education, Cameron Cottrell as Station Assistant - Boating and Diving, and Jennie Bell as Administration Officer.

This year Associate Professor Jonathan Prangnell from UQ’s School of Social Sciences visited the station with a group of undergraduate archaeology students to excavate a local dig. The excavation is a joint project between Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation, the North Stradbroke Island Historical Museum and the Redland City Council. It is investigating early European settlement of Dunwich and the interactions with the local Quandamooka people.

In July, the UQMBRS Marine Mammal Forum was a huge success and is promising to turn into an annual event. Sharing scientific and traditional knowledge, the forum was part of the Quandamooka Festival’s Whale

Welcoming Ceremony and attracted over 100 people.

Another exciting development comes from UQ Business School’s Associate Professor Pierre Benckendorff who began working with the Queensland Government on the NSI Strategy Visitor Research Program. The project seeks to understand tourist needs and market awareness over the next five years. Data collection will occur over three rounds between now and 2021.

Our outreach programs with Dunwich State School included the 2017 Steam-Athlon. With help from MBRS researchers, students investigated the effectiveness of seagrass friendly moorings, the result of which had them designing their own mooring. The top three student designs were then handed over to UQ Science Workshops who built working prototypes to student’s specifications. Dunwich was awarded second place overall out of 12 teams from around the SEQ region - a fantastic team effort!

Station staff have thoroughly enjoyed working with clients of MBRS and we look forward to welcoming you back in 2018.

KEVIN TOWNSENDStation Manager, Moreton Bay Research Station

Three pelicans catch some sun near MBRS - L. Trippett.

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HIRS MANAGER’S REPORT

HIRS has been investigating some large-scale facility-wide projects in the last few years. 2017 saw some big wins for these plans and we can now announce that the station will be working on some significant upgrades over the coming years. The two key projects will involve extensive solar power and saltwater intake improvements, so keep an eye out for updates as we move forward.

In 2017, community involvement was high on the agenda for HIRS. We began running tours of the station for resort guests, attended Gladstone Ecofest, and unveiled a wonderful hermit crab mural from artist Amok Island. It has been fantastic to see so much interest in the facility and we hope to take part in many more activities in the future.

In the second half of the year, a new partnership with the Great Barrier Reef Foundation saw the development of the Live Learning Library, a purpose-built open-access data repository. The Library is already housing baseline data from the facility’s weather station and solar panels. In the future we aim to build up the library with data submissions from visiting researchers and students participating in the Live Learning Program.

This year also saw significant staffing changes as Deputy Manager/Scientific Officer Bec Tite and Maintenance Officer Sam Chapman moved on to new adventures and challenges. Likewise, I would like to take this opportunity to announce that this will be my final manager’s report as I have taken a new role in South Australia. I would like to thank you all for the last seven years, it has been a pleasure to work at and manage such a wonderful facility. I expect to hear great things coming from HIRS in the near future.

As a result of these staff changes, some amazing opportunities have opened up. If you have ever dreamed of helping support research and education while working on a gorgeous tropical island, now could be your chance! We will be recruiting several diverse positions in the New Year, so look out for these roles being advertised on Seek and UQ Jobs.

As always 2018 promises to pose new and different challenges for HIRS, and we appreciate your support during this time of change.

ELIZABETH PERKINSStation Manager, Heron Island Research Station

Turtle enjoying a swim around the Heron Island wharf - C. Harris.

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Seagrass bed in Moreton Bay, seagrass is an impotant habitat for many marine organisms living in Moreton Bay - S. Rabbitt.

MBRS RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS IN 2017

It’s been another busy year for research at Moreton Bay Research Station. Our location on the second largest sand island in the world makes MBRS a fantastic location for researching a diverse range of marine and terrestrial habitats.

New corals discovered in Moreton BayDr. Chris Roelfsema from UQ’s SEES and Jennifer Loder from Reef Check Australia have discovered and mapped out new parts of the coral reef system in Moreton Bay. South-East Queensland reefs are impacted by sediment nutrients and fishing pressure, as well as acute events such as floods. The researchers hope that the study will help inform conservation decisions to protect the small but important reef system.

Research sheds light on vulnerable species habitat selectionA paper has been published using data from the Moreton Bay Array VR2 acoustic receiver system that MBRS serviced and maintained for four years. Long time MBRS client Dr. Chris Henderson tracked nineteen giant shovelnose rays (Glaucostegus typus), an IUCN listed vulnerable species within the Moreton Bay Marine Park. Results showed that seascape context and marine reserves combine to provide the optimal areas for G. typus habitat selection. It was concluded that identifying priority habitats for vulnerable species is critical for ongoing protection and maintaining effective conservation initiatives.

Researcher Russell Yong Qi Yung dissecting a fish in one of the MBRS labs - M. Wynne.

Researchers climb back onto an MBRS vessel after collecting samples in the bay - L. Trippett.

Seagrass in the spotlightSeagrass meadows are important as they perform numerous functions, including providing food and habitat for other marine organisms, stabilising the sea bottom, and maintaining water quality. Six papers were published this year on the seagrass of Moreton Bay. Topics of papers ranged from fish and invertebrate biodiversity in intertidal seagrass, through to the importance of seagrass beds as fish corridors, and the effects of habitat complexity and connectivity on biodiversity in seagrass meadows.

Squid vision under investigationThe team from Professor Justin Marshall’s lab have been busy publishing their work on squid vision. Two papers were published this year, including investigations into the complex visual adaptations in squid for specific tasks in different environments and morphological changes of the optic lobe from late embryonic to adult stages in oval squids (Sepioteuthis lessoniana).

For more information, check out the 2017 Publications!

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HIRS RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS IN 2017

Once again, HIRS saw a diverse group of researchers pass through the Station in 2017 showcasing the breadth of research that can be carried out from the facility.

Breeding new life on the GBRWith coral reefs facing unprecedented pressures that impact their survival, Professor Peter Harrison and his team have set about exploring novel ways to regenerate degraded reefs. Utilising Heron’s idyllic location, Professor Harrison has been looking at the survival success of coral spawn collected during the mass spawning event in 2016. He hopes his study will provide a new way to bring damaged parts of the GBR back to life.

It’s a parasite’s lifeAssociate Professor Thomas Cribb and his UQ team spent time at HIRS discovering new parasite species. Making the most of the boat

fleet and the stations’ laboratory equipment, Associate Professor Cribb spent long days collecting parasites from coral, tube-worms, and fishes, before identifying them under microscopes. With their small size and cryptic ways there are countless more species to be discovered yet.

Finding the right temperaturePhD candidate Saskia Jurriaans is spending time exploring the breadth of the GBR. This year she spent some time at the research station investigating the thermal performance of stony corals. She aims to test whether the optimal temperature for coral productivity varies among populations located along the length of the GBR, and whether such variation differs between bleaching-sensitive and bleaching-tolerant species. This knowledge will further our understanding of how the reef will respond to bleaching events.

Cultivating sea squirt symbiontsTravelling all the way from Switzerland, Dr. Lars Behrendt and his team made the most of the modern laboratory setup available at the station. Dr. Behrendt is investigating the role of symbiotic cyanobacteria in coral photosynthesis using automated microscopy.

Predicting the sands of timeHeron Island’s carbonate sands occupy over 80% of the reef area and are responsible for a large fraction of the reef’s nutrient recycling. PhD candidate Coulson Lantz is using HIRS’ flume aquariums to measure the metabolism of these sediment communities. He hopes to better understand how nutrient recycling within the coral reef ecosystem may shift in response to climate change.

For more information check out the 2017 Publications!

HIRS facilities being set up for an experiment - T. Nay.An epaulette shark being released into the HIRS touch tank - B. Tite.

Visiting researcher Coulson Lantz demonstrates his work to a group of high school students - C. Harris.

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A DAY IN THE LIFE STATION ASSISTANT SHERIDAN RABBITT

Feeding barramundi in the MBRS wet lab - K. Townsend.

Working hard on MBRS’s science camp program - K. Townsend.

Arrive at station, check in with guests and ensure that all went well overnight.Put together programmes and workbooks for upcoming science camps. Greet and induct guests arriving to the station.Monitor water quality in aquarium system, feed fish.Visit Dunwich State School for Mad Science Club activity on the local environment.Lunch.Work on upcoming education projects.Respond to stranded sea turtle. Fill in paperwork, take photos and measurements, place on drip, clean and place in fresh water bath. Update education materials, liaise with clients for feedback. Finish work.

Sheridan Rabbitt joined the Moreton Bay Research Station in May this year, filling the position of Station Assistant - Education. Sheridan holds a degree in Marine Science, and is currently in the process of completing her PhD. In her role as Station Assistant – Education, she is communicating with and supporting visiting education groups, assisting in the running of research at the station, and collaborating with clients to promote marine science education.

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Feeding all the hungry fish in the display tank - K. Townsend.

Doing a water quality test to make sure the aqarium system is healthy - K. Townsend.

Sheridan recording the details of an injured turtle - K. Townsend.

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STATION SCHOLARSHIPS IN 2017

MBRS

MBRS supports merit-based programs that promote research relevant to Moreton Bay, its terrestrial habitats, surrounding waters, social and environments of cultural significance.

MBRS Scholarship in partnership with Sibelco Australia - Arnault Gauthier - The sixth sense of Moreton Bay sharks and rays. This project aims to examine the morphology of the electrosensory system of several species of sharks and rays present in Moreton Bay.

MBRS Scholarship in partnership with Sibelco Australia - Alejandra Lopez Galan - Visual signals and reproductive behaviour in cuttlefish: revealing the function of polarisation communication for mating in cephalopods. The study attempts to determine whether polarisation signals are controlled and used by the mourning cuttlefish during courtship, mating and mating competitions.

MBRS Research Scholarship - Elissa O’Malley - Assessing sources, fate, exposure and potential risks of UV filters in aquatic environments.

MBRS Community Scholarship - Madelyn Harp - Water balance model for North Stradbroke Island lakes and lagoons to assess leakage to the regional groundwater.

MBRS Research Scholarship - Clarisse Louvard – Richness in the Bivesiculidae (Trematoda): the role of hosts in the speciation of Paucivitellosus.

MBRS Community Scholarship - Nicholas Wee - The biodiversity, biogeography, evolution and life-cycles of the Monorchiidae Odhner, 1911.

HIRS

The Heron Island Research Scholarship is a merit-based scheme. It promotes early career research programs at HIRS by helping researchers from The University of Queensland either develop new research projects at the station or expand existing ones.

HIRS Research Scholarship - Eunice Wong - Early evolution of the nervous system: Sensory behaviour and synaptic sub-machineries in the aneural sponge, Amphimedon queenslandica.

ACRS Heron Island Student Award - Wing Chan - The search of climate resilient coral stock for reef restoration. Examining hybridization as a tool to increase coral climate resilience and improve the success of coral reef restoration outcomes.

These scholarships are available every semester and further details can be found on the Station websites: www.uq.edu.au/mbrs/scholarships and www.uq.edu.au/hirs/scholarships

Recent graduate and previous scholarship recipient Taylah Gerloff with Dr. Geoff Nette (left) and Professor Stephen Walker (right) - G. Nette.

Wing Chan collecting samples on the reef - I Núñez.

Arnault Gauthier in the lab - A. Gauthier.

Alejandra Lopez Galan conducting fieldwork - A.Lopez Galan.

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MBRS NEWS & EVENTS IN 2017

Researchers featured on popular science showsFive stories featuring researchers who conducted their work at MBRS went to air in 2017 on the popular science shows, Totally Wild and Scope. Pipefish with Jessica Nelms (Totally Wild Season 24, Episode 70), seahorses with Megan Skelton (Totally Wild Season 24, Episode 70), seagrass with Sheridan Rabbitt (Scope Season 3, Episode 159), cuttlefish sight and behaviour with Alejandra Lopez Galan (Totally Wild Season 24 Episode 111), and stingray feeding pits with Justin Beckman (Totally Wild Season 24, Episode 68).

Endangered dolphin investigationDr. Liz Hawkins and her team from Dolphin Research Australia have conducted investigations at the research station for the last couple of years, tracking the endangered Australian humpback dolphin. The Moreton Bay population is estimated to be around just 130.

MBRS a stop over on global scientific journeyMBRS hosted the crew and passengers from the Geneva based “Fleur de Passion” who are currently circumnavigating the globe on their Ocean Mapping Expedition. The crew of the 33m long tall ship are gathering information

The endangered humpback dolphin, one of just 130 in Moreton Bay - Dolphin Research Australia.

Sheridan Rabbitt being filmed for Totally Wild - S. Rabbitt.

Dr. Kathy Townsend who contributed to the “Life in the Oceans” chapter. Copies are for sale in the MBRS office.

MBRS researchers nominated for Healthy Land and Waterways awardMBRS researchers from UQ’s Fish Lab were finalists in the Science Innovation Award for their project “Protecting seahorses from killer algae”. The team conducted research into critical habitat for Moreton Bay’s pipefish and seahorses, and why they rely so heavily on local seagrasses for survival.

about ocean noise, micro plastics and coral bleaching. Crew were trapped in Dunwich harbour during the weather event caused by Cyclone Debbie. They survived the weather unharmed and, continued on their northward journey around the world.

New nature guide to North Stradbroke Island publishedA Nature Guide to North Stradbroke Island, Minjerribah was compiled by members of the Friends of Stradbroke Island. Specialist contributors include well-known Queensland scientists, and our very own

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HIRS NEWS & EVENTS IN 2017

Station tour successSharing what our researchers do with the public was an important focus for 2017. This year we commenced the Research Station tour for resort guests, which has proven to be very popular. The tour gives the public an insight into the unique environment they are visiting, the challenges it faces, and the many dedicated people who are teaching us more about it every day. The level of interest in the facility and the incredible research that has been occurring has been overwhelming. We’ll be constantly updating and renewing the tour content so be sure to help out the HIRS Education or Scientific Officers if they drop by to learn more about your research!

Welcoming workshopsWorkshops were popular on the station this year with visits from Coral Watch, Fitzroy Basin, Queensland Brain Institute and the Climate Council. All groups found the station a wonderful place to disconnect from the general day to day and immerse themselves in building ideas and learning new practices. We look forward to welcoming more workshops next year.

Retiring a faithful vessel The station is retiring one of its 20 year old Southwinds and replacing it with a 6.5m purpose-built rigid inflatable. The new boat

Coral Watch workshop attendees checking the health of the HIRS touch tank - B. Tite.

Education Officer Lauren Bailey leading a tour of the station - C. Harris.

will be able to carry seven divers or four people with space for equipment. It will be available for use in the new year.

HIRS to feature in tourism campaignA film crew came in September to film for the ‘I know just the place’ campaign from Tourism and Events Queensland. The campaign showcases Queensland attractions and will

include a segment on the importance of the research conducted at HIRS.

Ecofest winnersIn June HIRS was awarded a sustainability award at Ecofest, Central Queensland’s largest free environmental event. The award was given in recognition of HIRS’ effort in achieving sustainable outcomes.

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The location and facilities of MBRS make the station popular with secondary and tertiary groups alike. With an extensive diversity of both marine and terrestrial habitats on your doorstep, learning experiences can be tailored to fit your needs.

“The whole trip ran like a well oiled machine. Nothing went wrong and I was never bored. The food was great and the accommodation was outstanding.” - Meridan State College.

“Overall we all had a really good time. No complaints whatsoever. The students thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of the camp.” - St Francis College.

“Food great! Tutors great! Accommodation good! Thank you very much, see you next year!” - Aquinas College.

MBRS EDUCATION IN 2017

Casting a net is a real skill - L. Trippett. There are lots of amazing creatures to be found during fieldwork - L. Trippett.

Hands-on learning opportunities create fun educational experiences - L. Trippett.

Exploring the mangrove forests of Stradbroke Island is a unique experience - L. Trippett.

Always a chance to spot exciting flora and fauna - L. Trippett.

Students investigate anoxia layers on the sandy mudflats near MBRS - L. Trippett.

A dolphin passes by one of our vessels during a field trip - L. Trippett.

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Senior high school, undergraduate and postgraduate groups use HIRS facilities as an integral part of their programs. World class facilities and immediate access to the reef provide exceptional opportunities for hands-on learning.

“The research station provides a wonderful opportunity for us to share your resources and to present an occasion where our students can not only see the beauty and diversity of organisms of the reef, but to also engage at a much more [advanced] level [by] investigating issues associated with the reef in further detail while staying on the island.” - St Scholastica’s College.

“[HIRS] is a very inspiring environment for science students. Accommodation, food and other facilities (equipment) are great. Health and safety implementations are also really good.” - The Cathedral College Rockhampton.

HIRS EDUCATION IN 2017

Students look at coral samples collected on the reef - P. Baldwin.

Safety is a priority at the station, it’s important to know how to signal for help! - C. Harris.

Volleyball is a great way to spend your lunch break - C. Harris.

Collecting samples from different areas is made easy by our boating and diving staff - C. Harris.

Our facilities offer great opportunities for new learning experiences - P. Baldwin.

The station offers all the equipment you need to conduct your education activities - C. Harris.

With the reef on your doorstep, you can be in the water within minutes - C. Harris.

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SUPPORTERS IN 2017

A copy of the annual Island Research Newsletter and Research Station merchandise - just some of the benefits to becoming a Friend of the Station - L. Hurrey

ISLAND RESEARCH

Situated on a coral cay in the Great Barrier Reef and on one of Australia’s largest sand islands are the Heron Island Research Station and the Moreton Bay Research Station. Both facilities are situated in the heart of Australia’s most biodiverse environments and are completely dedicated to research and education of Australia’s coastal and marine environments. These facilities attract national and international visitation from high schools to Universities alike and play a crucial role in advancing cutting edge research and promoting the importance of Australia’s wonderful coastal and marine habitats. By supporting the Research Stations with cash or in-kind donations, your gift will contribute to ground-breaking research, advancing global education and creating a sustainable future.

Find out more! Find out how you can get involved in supporting our Island Research Stations by visiting www.uq.edu.au/giving/donations/fund/UQ_Island_Research

FRIENDS OF THE STATION

Supporters who give $500 or more (tax-deductible) can become a Friend of the Station.

As a Friend of the Station, some of the benefits you will receive include a supporter t-shirt, a personalised tour of the Station of your choice, your name on a plaque on the Station as well as a copy of the newsletter each year.

2017 SUPPORTERS

The following kind supporters donated to the Island Research Stations this year:

Independent Marine Bio-Chemistry Research Pty Ltd contributed an in-kind donation to MBRS.

Sibelco Australia Ltd, a mineral and metal extraction company on North Stradbroke Island, continues to provide financial support for MBRS Open Day, the Mad Science Club and the ‘MBRS in partnership with Sibelco Scholarship’.

HIRS recieved donations from Brisbane-based fashion label Dogstar Australia Pty Ltd, Andrew Coleman, and Mark Filius.

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The Central Boating and Diving Facility was commissioned in 2005 as a service for marine fieldwork. Providing research vessels, specialised scuba equipment and highly qualified personnel; boating and diving facilities at the Faculty of Science provide unmatched support for research and education.

2017 saw the facility’s vessels made available for hire not only by tertiary groups but also by government research organisations. If you

are interested in taking advantage of this opportunity please contact the facility for terms and conditions.

The Central Boating and Diving Facility continues to offer the ADAS Part 1 Restricted (Scientific) Dive Course (partial completion of a Certificate IV in Hyperbaric Operations (10133NAT)). The intensive three week dive course gives participants the necessary knowledge and skills to safely perform scientific diving tasks in a range of

environments. Safety is a course priority, and we ensure that students master basic skills with scuba equipment before advancing with work and environmental challenges. The skills from the course allowed 2017 graduates to successfully dive in the mid-Brisbane River to inspect deployed equipment.

Email central.boating.diving@uq.edu.au to find out how we can assist you with your boating and diving needs today!

BOATING & DIVING NEWS IN 2017

Central Boating and Diving can cater for your research needs - S. Albert.

Divers undergoing training at the Karawatha Quarry - M. Henze.

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PUBLICATIONS IN 2017

MBRS

Barnes, RSK (2017) Are seaward pneumatophore fringes transitional between mangrove and lower-shore system compartments? Marine Environmental Research, 125: 99-109.

Barnes, RSK (2017) Patterns of benthic invertebrate biodiversity in intertidal seagrass in Moreton Bay, Queensland. Regional Studies in Marine Science 15: 17-25.

Brooks, X; Cribb, TH; Russell, RQ-Y; Cutmore, SC (2017) A re-evaluation of diversity of the Aporocotylidae Odhner, 1912 in Siganus fuscescens (Houttuyn) (Perciformes: Siganidae) and associated species. Systematic Parasitology, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11230-017-9744-2.

Chung, WS; Marshall, NJ (2017) Complex visual adaptations in squid for specific tasks in different environments. Frontiers in Physiology, 8: 105.

Collier, CJ; Ow, YX; Langlois, L; Uthicke, S; Johansson, CL; O’Brien, KR; Hrebien, V; Adams, MP (2017) Optimum temperatures for net primary productivity of three tropical seagrass species. Frontiers in Plant Science, 8: 1446.

Davis, JP; Pitt, KA; Olds, AD; Harborne, AR; Connolly, RM (2017) Seagrass corridors and tidal state modify how fish use habitats on intertidal coral reef flats. Marine Ecology Progress Series 581: 135-147.

Fang, JK; Schönberg, CH; Hoegh-Guldberg, O; Dove, S (2017) Symbiotic plasticity of Symbiodinium in a common excavating sponge. Marine Biology, 164(5): 104.

Gilby, B; Tibbetts, I; Stevens, T (2017) Low functional redundancy and high variability in Sargassum browsing fish populations in a subtropical reef system. Marine and Freshwater Research, 68(2): 331-341.

Gilby, BL; Tibbetts, IR; Van Bourg, J; Delisle, L; Burfeind, DD (2017) Predator presence alters prey diet composition but not quantity in tide pool fish interactions. Hydrobiologia, 795: 257-265.

Henderson, CJ; Gilby, BL; Lee, SY; Stevens, T (2017) Contrasting effects of habitat complexity and connectivity on biodiversity in seagrass meadows. Marine Biology, 164(5): 117.

Henderson, CJ; Olds, AD; Lee, SY; Gilby, BL; Maxwell, PS; Connolly, RM; Stevens, T (2017) Marine reserves and seascape context shape

fish assemblages in seagrass ecosystems. Marine Ecology Progress Series, 566: 135-144.

Henderson, CJ; Stevens, T; Gilby, BL; Lee, SY (2017) Spatial conservation of large mobile elasmobranchs requires an understanding of spatio-temporal seascape utilization. ICES Journal of Marine Science, doi.org/10.1093/icesjms/fsx192.

Huston, DC; Cutmore, SC; Cribb, TH (2017) Isorchis cannoni n. sp. (Digenea: Atractotrematidae) from Great Barrier Reef rabbitfishes and the molecular elucidation of its life cycle. Journal of Helminthology, doi.org/10.1017/S0022149X17000906.

Kritsky, DC; Bullard, S; Bakenhaster, M; Scharer, R; Poulakis, G (2017) Resurrection of Mycteronastes (Monogenoidea: Monocotylidae), with description of Mycteronastes caalusi n. sp. from olfactory sacs of the smalltooth sawfish Pristis pectinata (Pristiformes: Pristidae) in the Gulf of Mexico off Florida. Journal of Parasitology, doi.org/10.1645/17-40.

Liu, YC; Chung, WS; Yu, CC; Hsu, ST; Chan, FL; Su, CH; Hwu, Y; Marshall, NJ; Chiao, CC (2017) Morphological changes of the optic lobe from late embryonic to adult stages in oval squids Sepioteuthis lessoniana. Journal of Morphology, doi.org/10.1002/jmor.20755.

Rotini, A; Tibbetts, IR; Migliore, L; Rossini, RA (2017) The trade-off between digestibility and phenol content influences the food choice of the obligate seagrass-feeding neritid snail Smaragdia souverbiana. Journal of Molluscan Studies, doi.org/10.1093/mollus/eyx038.

Samper-Villarreal, J; Roelfsema, C; Kovacs, EM; Adi, NS; Lyons, M; Mumby, PJ; Lovelock, CE; Saunders, MI; Phinn, SR (2017) Seagrass morphometrics at species level in Moreton Bay, Australia from 2012 to 2013. Scientific Data, 4: 170060.

Schläppy, ML; Loder, J; Salmond, J; Lea, A; Dean, AJ; Roelfsema, CM (2017) Making Waves: Marine Citizen Science for Impact. Frontiers in Marine Science, 4: 146-153.

Wee, NQ; Cribb, TH; Bray, RA; Cutmore, SC (2017) Two known and one new species of Proctoeces from Australian teleosts: Variable host-specificity for closely related species identified through multi-locus molecular data. Parasitology International, 66(2): 16-26.

Welti, N; Hayes, M; Lockington, D (2017) Seasonal nitrous oxide and methane emissions across a subtropical estuarine salinity gradient.

Biogeochemistry, 132(1-2): 55-69.

HIRS

Achlatis, M; van der Zande, RM; Schönberg, CHL; Fang, JKH; Hoegh-Guldberg, O; Dove, S (2017) Sponge bioerosion on changing reefs: ocean warming poses physiological constraints to the success of a photosymbiotic excavating sponge. Scientific Reports 7: 10705.

Bainbridge, SJ (2017) Temperature and light patterns at four reefs along the Great Barrier Reef during the 2015–2016 austral summer: understanding patterns of observed coral bleaching. Journal of Operational Oceanography, 10: 16-29.

Bonesso, JL; Leggat, W; Ainsworth, TD (2017) Exposure to elevated sea-surface temperatures below the bleaching threshold impairs coral recovery and regeneration following injury. PeerJ Preprints, 5: e2949v1.

Castro-Sanguino, C; Lovelock, C; Mumby, PJ (2017) Factors affecting tolerance to herbivory in a calcifying alga on coral reefs. Marine Biology, 164(2): 37.

Comba, P; Eisenschmidt, A; Gahan, LR; Herten, DP; Nette, G; Schenk, G; Seefeld, M (2017) Is CuII coordinated to patellamides inside Prochloron cells?. Chemistry-A European Journal, 0.1002/chem.201700895.

Cook, PLM; Kessler, AJ; Eyre, BD (2017) Does denitrification occur within porous carbonate sand grains? Biogeosciences, 14: 4061-4069.

Del Monaco, C; Hay, ME; Gartrell, P; Mumby, PJ; Diaz-Pulido, G (2017) Effects of ocean acidification on the potency of macroalgal allelopathy to a common coral. Scientific Reports, 7: 41053.

Deschaseaux, E; Hardefeldt, J; Jones, G; Reichelt-Brushett, A (2018) High zinc exposure leads to reduced dimethylsulfoniopropionate (DMSP) levels in both the host and endosymbionts of the reef-building coral Acropora aspera. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 126, 93-100.

Diaz, PE; Cutmore, SC; Cribb, TH (2017) Four new species of Paradiscogaster Yamaguti, 1934 (Digenea: Faustulidae) from batfishes (Perciformes: Ephippidae) on the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. Systematic Parasitology. 94: 339-349.

Fang, JK; Mason, RA; Schönberg, CH; Hoegh-Guldberg, O; Dove, S (2017) Studying interactions between excavating sponges and

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massive corals by the use of hybrid cores. Marine Ecology, 38: e12393.

Flower, J; Ortiz, JC; Chollett, I; Abdullah, S; Castro-Sanguino, C; Hock, K; Lam, V; Mumby, PJ (2017) Interpreting coral reef monitoring data: A guide for improved management decisions. Ecological Indicators, 72: 848-869.

Gaiti, F (2017) Origin and evolution of the metazoan non-coding regulatory genome: Insights from the sponge Amphimedon queenslandica. PhD Thesis. The University of Queensland.

Gissi, F; Stauber, J; Reichelt-Brushett, A; Harrison, P; Jolley, D (2017) Inhibition in fertilisation of coral gametes following exposure to nickel and copper. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 145: 32-41.

Gomez-Lemos, LA; Diaz-Pulido, G (2017) Crustose coralline algae and associated microbial biofilms deter seaweed settlement on coral reefs. Coral Reefs, 1-10.

Haghdadi, N; Copper, J; Bruce, A; MacGill, I (2017) A method to estimate the location and orientation of distributed photovoltaic systems from their generation output data. Renewable Energy, 108: 390-400.

Hillyer, KE; Dias, DA; Lutz, A; Roessner, U; Davy, SK (2017) Mapping carbon fate during bleaching in a model cnidarian symbiosis: the application of 13C metabolomics. New Phytologist, 214(4): 1551-1562.

Hillyer, KE; Dias, DA; Lutz, A; Wilkinson, SP; Roessner, U; Davy, SK (2017) Metabolite profiling of symbiont and host during thermal stress and bleaching in the coral Acropora aspera. Coral Reefs, 36(1): 105-118.

Kennedy, EV; Ordoñez, A; Lewis, BE; Diaz-Pulido, G (2017) Comparison of recruitment tile materials for monitoring coralline algae responses to a changing climate. Marine Ecology Progress Series, 569: 129-144.

Kretzschmar, AL; Verma, A; Harwood, T; Hoppenrath, M; Murray, S (2017) Characterization of Gambierdiscus lapillus sp. nov. (Gonyaulacales, Dinophyceae): A new toxic dinoflagellate from the Great Barrier Reef (Australia). Journal of Phycology, 53(2): 283-297.

Lewis, B; Diaz-Pulido, G (2017) Suitability of three fluorochrome markers for obtaining in situ growth rates of coralline algae. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology, 490: 64-73.

Lewis, B; Kennedy, EV; Diaz-Pulido, G (2017) Seasonal growth and calcification of a reef-building crustose coralline alga on the Great Barrier Reef. Marine Ecology Progress Series, 568: 73-86.

Lewis, B; Lough, JM; Nash, MC; Diaz-Pulido, G (2017) Presence of skeletal banding in a reef-building tropical crustose coralline alga. PloS one, 12(10): e0185124.

Lichtenberg, M; Brodersen, KE; Kuhl, M (2017) Radiative energy budgets of phototrophic surface-associated microbial communities and their photosynthetic efficiency under diffuse and collimated light. bioRxiv, 103705.

McMahon, A; Santos, IR (2017) Nitrogen enrichment and speciation in a coral reef lagoon driven by groundwater inputs of bird guano. Journal of Geophysical Research Oceans. doi:10.1002/2017JC012929.

Petrou, K; Ralph, PJ; Nielsen, DA (2017) A novel mechanism for host-mediated photoprotection in endosymbiotic foraminifera. The ISME Journal, 11(2):453-462.

Porath, HT; Schaffer, A; Kaniewska, P; Alon, S; Eisenberg, E; Rosenthal, J; Levanon, EY; Levy, O (2017) A-to-I RNA editing in the earliest-diverging eumetazoan phyla. Molecular Biology and Evolution, msx125.

Ramsby, BD; Hill, MS; Thornhill, DJ; Steenhuizen, SF; Achlatis, M; Lewis, AM; LaJeunesse, TC (2017) Sibling species of mutualistic Symbiodinium clade G from bioeroding sponges in the western Pacific and Western Atlantic oceans. Journal of Phycology doi:10.1111/jpy.12576.

Raoult, V; Reid-Anderson, S; Ferri, A; Williamson, JE (2017). How reliable is Structure from Motion (SfM) over time and between observers? A case study using coral reef bommies. Remote Sensing, 9(7): 740.

Sogabe, S (2017) The biology of choanocytes and choanocyte chambers and their role in the sponge stem cell system. PhD Thesis, University of Queensland.

Swan, HB; Deschaseaux, ES; Jones, GB; Eyre, BD (2017) The relative abundance of dimethylsulfoniopropionate (DMSP) among other zwitterions in branching coral at Heron Island, southern Great Barrier Reef. Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, 1-15.

Swan, HB; Deschaseaux, ES; Jones, GB; Eyre, BD (2017) Quantification of dimethylsulfoniopropionate (DMSP) in Acropora spp. of reef-building coral using mass

spectrometry with deuterated internal standard. Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, 409(7): 1929-1942.

Swan, HB; Jones, GB; Deschaseaux, ES; Eyre, BD (2017) Coral reef origins of atmospheric dimethylsulfide at Heron Island, southern Great Barrier Reef, Australia. Biogeosciences, 14(1): 229.

Vidal Ramirez, F (2017) Effects of past, present and possible future seawater environments on sea cucumbers and the sediments they process. PhD Thesis. The University of Queensland.

Wangpraseurt, D; Holm, JB; Larkum, AW; Pernice, M; Ralph, PJ; Suggett, DJ; Kühl, M (2017) In vivo microscale measurements of light and photosynthesis during coral bleaching: evidence for the optical feedback loop? Frontiers in Microbiology, 8: 59.

Wangpraseurt, D; Wentzel, C; Jacques, SL; Wagner, M; Kühl, M (2017) In vivo imaging of coral tissue and skeleton with optical coherence tomography. Journal of The Royal Society Interface, 14(128): 20161003.

Watson, JR; Krömer, JO; Degnan, BM; Degnan, SM (2017) Seasonal changes in environmental nutrient availability and biomass composition in a coral reef sponge. Marine Biology, 164(6): 135.

Wee, NQ; Cribb, TH; Bray, RA; Cutmore, SC (2017) Two known and one new species of Proctoeces from Australian teleosts: Variable host-specificity for closely related species identified through multi-locus molecular data. Parasitology International, 66(2): 16-26.

Williamson, JE; Byrnes, EE; Clark, JA; Connolly, DM; Schiller, SE; Thompson, JA; Tosetto, L; Martinelli, JC; Raoult, V (2017) Ecological impacts and management implications of reef walking on a tropical reef flat community. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 114(2): 742-750.

Williamson, SA; Evans, RG; Reina, RD (2017) When is embryonic arrest broken in turtle eggs? Physiological and Biochemical Zoology, 90(5): 523-532.

Wolfe, K; Byrne, M (2017) Population biology and recruitment of a vulnerable sea cucumber, Stichopus herrmanni, on a protected reef. Marine Ecology, 38(1): e12397.

Wolfe, K; Vidal-Ramirez, F; Dove, S; Deaker, D; Byrne, M (2017) Altered sediment biota and lagoon habitat carbonate dynamics due to sea cucumber bioturbation in a high pCO2 environment. Global Change Biology, doi: 10.1111/gcb.13826.

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Light painting on Heron Island wharf - C. Harris.