McLeod, Ian

Contact

Principal Investigator

TropWATER, James Cook University

ATSIP Building 1 James Cook University Drive Townsville, QLD 4811

ian.mcleod1@jcu.edu.au

Mobile

+61 449 840 082

Phone

+61 7 4781 5474

Person details

About

Current activities

Dr McLeod is the Principal Investigator for Project B4 'Underpinning the repair of Australia’s shellfish reefs' led with Colin Creighton (TropWATER, JCU) and Dr Chris Gillies (The Nature Conservancy).

Ian's research focuses on coastal repair, sportsfishing and ecotourism, coral reef ecology, climate change impacts on the marine environment and land-based effects on coastal waters. He is the Business and Innovation Manager for TropWATER and Co-founder and Director of Cinematic Science. www.CinematicScience.com

Background

Ian has 12 years experience as a leader in the fields of environmental management, scientific research, communications and outreach. He has worked on every continent.

Academic qualifications

PhD (2015) - James Cook University
MSc (1st Class Honours) - The University of Auckland
Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management - The University of Auckland
Postgraduate Certificate in Water Quality - The University of Auckland
BSc in Biology - The University of Auckland

Membership of key national committees

Australian Marine Science Society
Australian Science Communicators
Australian Shellfish Restoration Network

James Cook University Profile

Projects

Project B4 - Underpinning the repair and conservation of Australia's threatened coastal-marine habitats

Hub publications

Marine Biodiversity Hub publications by: McLeod, Ian

News

Mixed flat oyster and mussel reef. George’s Bay, Tasmania. Image Chris Gillies

Restoring Australia's lost shellfish reefs

Thursday 26 May 2016

Australia once had extensive shellfish reefs across its coastlines, but they are now largely destroyed and NESP Marine Biodiversity Hub researchers from James Cook University (JCU) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) have identified what needs to be done to repair and conserve them.

Their report released today - "Shellfish reef habitats: a synopsis to underpin the repair and conservation of Australia’s environmentally, socially and economically important bays...

Post date: 25 May 2016

Banded coral shrimp and Reef Life Survey diver at Lord Howe Island.

Minister dives into Marine Biodiversity Hub

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-...

Post date: 28 Oct 2015

"Like" the videos on our YouTube channel

https://www.youtube.com/user/NERPMarineHub

Make sure you "Tour the South-east Commonwealth Marine Reserves" Check out our Playlists for Liked videos to see those from our collaborators, including Geoscience Australia's Flinders CMR and Museum Victoria's Brittle star food fight! Play the Videos from the Blog of our...

Post date: 12 Dec 2014

School of Moorish idols (Zanclus cornutus) Lord Howe Is Marine Park. Image http://reeflifesurvey.com/

Minister announces funding for Marine Biodiversity Hub

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...