Recent Work History
- Develop population estimates for three species of NZ seabirds (white-capped albatross, Westland petrel, flesh-footed shearwater) using aerial photography and other techniques to examine the effects of fishing on population viability
- Census of New Zealand fur seals along west coast of NZ’s South Island using aerial photography
- Seabird monitoring study at Coringa Herald National Nature Reserve
- Provision of technical and expert advice to the Agreement on the Consevation of Albatrosses and Petrels
- Seabird bycatch risk assessment for Australian longline fisheries as required under the FAO’s IPOA-Seabirds
- Literature review of available methods for remote tracking of the Orange-bellied Parrot
- Population modelling of captive management scenarios to prevent the extinction of the Tasmanian Devil
- Preparation of a recovery plan for the Tasmanian Devil
- Preparation of a recovery plan for Abbott’s Booby
- Preparation of issues papers on threatened seabirds
- Preparation of issues papers for the grey nurse and great white shark
- Editing and finalising 12 Recovery Plans for threatened Tasmanian flora and fauna
- Development of educational material on Grey Nurse Shark for recreational fishers
- Development of elephant seal monitoring program for Macquarie Island
- Risk assessment on the import of live ferrets under the EPBC Act
- Analysis of population data for albatross colonies at South Georgia
- Development of guidelines for wind farms to assist in determining whether an action should be referred under the EPBC Act
- Review of Assessment Documentation and Conclusions for the Bald Hills Wind Farm
- Assessment of the impact of a runway extension at Christmas Island on the endangered Abbott’s boob