Current activities
Research projects on the value of coastal assets, land management in the Kimberley, recreational fishing in Commonwealth waters, management of waterways for ecological and amenity outcomes, preferences for management outcomes in complex marine ecosystems.
Background
Academic qualifications
Ph.D. University of Manchester (Awarded 1991)
MA. (Econ) in Agricultural Economics. University of Manchester.
BSc. (Econ) University of Bath. Class of Degree: 2:1
Membership of key national committees
Australia’s Environment Minister, the Hon Greg Hunt MP, joined University of Tasmania scientists and volunteer divers on a Reef Life Survey at Tinderbox Marine Reserve south of Hobart today.
After the dive, the Minister joined UTAS Vice Chancellor, Professor Peter Rathjen, at Hobart’s Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies to launch the Marine Biodiversity Hub, one of six hubs funded under the National Environmental Science Programme (NESP).
The NESP is a six-...
Wednesday 10 December 2014
The Australian Government has announced the successful organisations to lead research hubs under the $142.5 million National Environmental Science Programme (NESP). The programme will assist decision-makers to understand, manage and conserve Australia's environment by funding world-class biodiversity and climate science. This research will ensure decisions about managing Australia's biodiversity and environmental resources are made on the best available...
https://www.youtube.com/user/NERPMarineHub
