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Jeff Ross

Associate Professor Jeff Ross

Jeff Ross

Senior Research Fellow

Room 330 , IMAS Taroona

+61 3 6226 8281 (phone)

Jeff.Ross@utas.edu.au

Associate Professor Jeff Ross is a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS). He works in the Fisheries and Aquaculture Centre that conducts research to support the long-term sustainability of fisheries and aquaculture in Tasmania. In particular, his work focuses on understanding the environmental impacts and interactions of finfish aquaculture in Tasmania. More broadly, he seeks to improve our understanding of the key drivers of coastal and estuarine ecosystem dynamics, both natural and anthropogenic.

Biography

Jeff completed his undergraduate and honours degrees at the University of Melbourne and Monash University respectively, before moving to Hobart to undertake his PhD at UTAS/CSIRO on the impacts of the introduced Japanese seastar Asterias amurensis. He then moved back to Melbourne to take up a postdoctoral position at the University of Melbourne investigating the effects of marine pests on key nutrient cycling processes in Port Phillip Bay. Now settled in Hobart, he is a Senior Research Fellow in the IMAS Fisheries and Aquaculture Centre.

Teaching Responsibilities

I am the unit coordinator of Scientific Diving (KSM306) and I teach into Marine Ecology (KSM308) and Marine and Antarctic Ecosystems (KSM202). I have previously held roles as the Graduate Research Co-ordinator (2009-14), Masters Co-ordinator (2014-15) and I have been a member of the IMAS Education Committee (2010-15).

Career summary

Qualifications

PhD	Impact of the northern Pacific seastar Asterias amurensis on soft sediment assemblages, including commercial species, in southeast Tasmania	University of Tasmania	2001
BSc (Hons)	Spatial dynamics of mussel beds	Monash University	1995
BSc		University of Melbourne	1993

Teaching

Marine Ecology KSM308 http://www.utas.edu.au/courses/imas/units/ksm308-marine-ecology; Scientific Diving KSM306 http://www.utas.edu.au/courses/imas/units/ksm306-scientific-diving; Marine and Antarctic Ecosystems KSM202 http://www.utas.edu.au/courses/imas/units/ksm202-marine-and-antarctic-ecosystems.

Teaching responsibility

View more on AssocProf Jeff Ross in WARP

Expertise

Benthic Ecology
Aquaculture – Environment Interactions
Estuarine Dynamics (incl. modelling)
Nutrient Cycling
Introduced Pests
Seagrass ecosystems

Environmental flows

Research Themes

Jeff's research interests include understanding the environmental interactions of anthropogenic activities in our coastal zone. Jeff is currently working on a number of large research projects focused on understanding the environmental impacts and interactions of finfish aquaculture in Tasmania. He is also involved in a number of interstate projects investigating the resilience of seagrass ecosystems in the face of anthropogenic pressures.

Current projects

The recovery of seagrass beds: The role of catchments and options for management responses (ARC Linkage)
Enhancing the Tasmanian oyster industry productivity through the application of sensor technology (Sense-T)
Sensing Macquarie Harbour - Salmon sentinels and sensor strings: real time environmental information and networking solutions to underpin a Decision Support System (DSS) for the Tasmanian salmon industry (Sense-T)
Understanding Dorvilleid ecology in Macquarie Harbour and their response to organic enrichment (FRDC)
Managing ecosystem interactions across differing environments: building flexibility and risk assurance into environmental management strategies (FRDC)
INFORMD Stage 2: Risk-based tools supporting consultation, planning and adaptive management for aquaculture and other multiple-uses of the coastal waters of southern Tasmania (FRDC)

Fields of Research

Aquaculture (300501)
Marine and estuarine ecology (incl. marine ichthyology) (310305)
Aquaculture and fisheries stock assessment (300502)
Natural resource management (410406)
Environmental assessment and monitoring (410402)
Environmental management (410404)
Ecosystem function (410203)
Biological mathematics (490102)
Pollution and contamination (410599)
Fisheries management (300505)
Biosecurity science and invasive species ecology (410202)
Conservation and biodiversity (410401)
Fish physiology and genetics (300504)
Microbial ecology (310703)
Phycology (incl. marine grasses) (310801)
Fish pests and diseases (300503)
Physical oceanography (370803)
Fisheries sciences (300599)
Community ecology (excl. invasive species ecology) (310302)
Anthropological genetics (310501)
Environmental rehabilitation and restoration (410405)
Environmental management (410499)
Atmospheric composition, chemistry and processes (370104)
Isotope geochemistry (370303)
Agricultural biotechnology (300199)
Special vehicles (401505)
Decision support and group support systems (460902)
Agricultural hydrology (300201)
Biological oceanography (370801)
Ecological physiology (310303)
Microbial genetics (310704)
Environment policy (440704)

Research Objectives

Aquaculture fin fish (excl. tuna) (100202)
Assessment and management of terrestrial ecosystems (180601)
Coastal or estuarine biodiversity (180203)
Fisheries - aquaculture (100299)
Assessment and management of coastal and estuarine ecosystems (180201)
Expanding knowledge in the environmental sciences (280111)
Coastal and estuarine systems and management (180299)
Assessment and management of benthic marine ecosystems (180501)
Control of pests, diseases and exotic species in marine environments (180503)
Assessment and management of Antarctic and Southern Ocean ecosystems (180403)
Aquaculture oysters (100204)
Natural hazards (190499)
Environmentally sustainable animal production (100199)
Control of pests, diseases and exotic species in coastal and estuarine environments (180204)
Assessment and management of pelagic marine ecosystems (180502)
Measurement and assessment of marine water quality and condition (180505)
Fisheries - wild caught (100399)
Management of solid waste from animal production (100103)
Other environmental management (189999)
Effects of climate change on Australia (excl. social impacts) (190504)
Marine biodiversity (180504)
Wild caught edible molluscs (100304)
Aquaculture crustaceans (excl. rock lobster and prawns) (100201)
Paper products and pulp (241701)
Institutional arrangements (190206)
Climate change mitigation strategies (190301)
Rehabilitation or conservation of coastal or estuarine environments (180206)
Evaluation, allocation, and impacts of land use (180603)
Management, resources and leadership (160204)
Rehabilitation or conservation of marine environments (180507)
Fisheries - recreational freshwater (100301)
Wild caught fin fish (excl. tuna) (100305)
Ecosystem adaptation to climate change (190102)
Tidal energy (170806)
Measurement and assessment of estuarine water quality (180205)
Consumption patterns, population issues and the environment (190201)
Environmental policy, legislation and standards (190299)
Aquaculture molluscs (excl. oysters) (100203)

Publications

Total publications

108

Journal Article

(47 outputs)

Year	Citation	Altmetrics
2023	Elvines DM, MacLeod CK, Ross DJ, Sabadel AJM, Bury SJ, et al., 'Composition of Chinook salmon faecal wastes with implications for environmental management', Aquaculture: An International Journal Devoted to Fundamental Aquatic Food Resources, 569 Article 739358. ISSN 0044-8486 (2023) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.aquaculture.2023.739358 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: MacLeod CK; White CA Tweet
2022	Da Silva RRP, White CA, Bowman JP, Ross DJ, 'Composition and functionality of bacterioplankton communities in marine coastal zones adjacent to finfish aquaculture', Marine Pollution Bulletin, 182 Article 113957. ISSN 0025-326X (2022) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2022.113957 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Da Silva RRP; White CA; Bowman JP Tweet
2022	Lynch TP, Green M, Wong LSC, Bessell TJ, Cooper A, et al., 'Assessment of conservations actions for the critically endangered spotted handfish (Brachionichthyidae), following curation of data collected by multiple investigators into a long-term time-series', Journal for Nature Conservation, 69 Article 126237. ISSN 1617-1381 (2022) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.jnc.2022.126237 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Bessell TJ; Cooper A; Barrett N Tweet
2022	Rocha Pavan Da Silva R, White CA, Bowman JP, Bodrossy L, Bissett A, et al., 'Network and machine learning analyses of estuarine microbial communities along a freshwater-marine mixed gradient', Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, (277) Article 108026. ISSN 0272-7714 (2022) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.ecss.2022.108026 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Rocha Pavan Da Silva R; White CA; Bowman JP; Bodrossy L; Bissett A; Eriksen R Tweet
2021	Hook SE, White C, Ross DJ, 'A metatranscriptomic analysis of changing dynamics in the plankton communities adjacent to aquaculture leases in southern Tasmania, Australia', Marine Genomics, 59 Article 100858. ISSN 1874-7787 (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.margen.2021.100858 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 1 Co-authors: White C Tweet
2021	Rocha Pavan Da Silva R, White CA, Bowman JP, Raes E, Bisset A, et al., 'Environmental influences shaping microbial communities in a low oxygen, highly stratified marine embayment', Aquatic Microbial Ecology, 87 pp. 185-203. ISSN 0948-3055 (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3354/ame01978 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Web of Science - 3 Co-authors: Rocha Pavan Da Silva R; White CA; Bowman JP Tweet
2020	Randall J, Johnson CR, Ross J, Hermand J-P, 'Acoustic investigation of the primary production of an Australian temperate macroalgal (Ecklonia radiata) system', Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology, 524 Article 151309. ISSN 0022-0981 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.jembe.2019.151309 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 2Web of Science - 2 Co-authors: Randall J; Johnson CR Tweet
2020	Strain EMA, Steinberg PD, Vozzo M, Johnston EL, Abbiati M, et al., 'A global analysis of complexity-biodiversity relationships on marine artificial structures', Global Ecology and Biogeography, 30, (1) pp. 140-153. ISSN 1466-822X (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/geb.13202 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 28Web of Science - 25 Co-authors: Strain EMA; Davey A; MacLeod C Tweet
2020	Tan YM, Dalby O, Kendrick GA, Statton J, Sinclair EA, et al., 'Seagrass restoration is possible: insights and lessons from Australia and New Zealand', Frontiers in Marine Science, 7 Article 617. ISSN 2296-7745 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3389/fmars.2020.00617 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 56Web of Science - 50 Tweet
2019	Beard JM, Moltschaniwskyj NA, Crawford CM, Gibson JAE, Ross DJ, 'Using macrofaunal communities to inform estuarine classification', Marine and Freshwater Research, 70, (3) pp. 371-381. ISSN 1323-1650 (2019) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1071/MF17372 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 2Web of Science - 2 Co-authors: Beard JM; Crawford CM; Gibson JAE Tweet
2019	Randall J, Wotherspoon S, Ross J, Hermand J-P, Johnson CR, 'An in situ study of production from diel oxygen modelling, oxygen exchange, and electron transport rate in the kelp Ecklonia radiata', Marine Ecology - Progress Series, 615 pp. 51-65. ISSN 0171-8630 (2019) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3354/meps12919 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 4Web of Science - 4 Co-authors: Randall J; Wotherspoon S; Johnson CR Tweet
2018	Gallagher JB, Ross DJ, 'Sediment geochronology for bar-built estuaries subject to flood deposition and erosion: a robust multiproxy approach across an estuarine zone', The Holocene, 28, (3) pp. 341-353. ISSN 0959-6836 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1177/0959683617729441 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 4Web of Science - 4 Co-authors: Gallagher JB Tweet
2018	Reid AP, Johnson CR, Ross DJ, 'Impacts of the New Zealand screwshell Maoricolpus roseus on growth and condition of juvenile commercial scallops Pecten fumatus', Marine Ecology - Progress Series, 604 pp. 173-185. ISSN 0171-8630 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3354/meps12691 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Reid AP; Johnson CR Tweet
2017	Stehfest KM, Carter CG, McAllister JD, Ross JD, Semmens JM, 'Response of Atlantic salmon Salmo salar to temperature and dissolved oxygen extremes established using animal-borne environmental sensors', Scientific Reports, 7 Article 4545. ISSN 2045-2322 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-04806-2 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 72Web of Science - 68 Co-authors: Stehfest KM; Carter CG; McAllister JD; Semmens JM Tweet
2017	White CA, Nichols PD, Ross DJ, Dempster T, 'Dispersal and assimilation of an aquaculture waste subsidy in a low productivity coastal environment', Marine Pollution Bulletin, 120, (1-2) pp. 309-321. ISSN 0025-326X (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2017.05.042 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 21Web of Science - 18 Co-authors: White CA Tweet
2016	Bracken J, Gust N, Ross J, Coutts A, 'An assessment of the efficacy of chemical descalers for managing non-indigenous marine species within vessel internal seawater systems and niche areas', Management of Biological Invasions, 7, (3) pp. 241-256. ISSN 1989-8649 (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3391/mbi.2016.7.3.04 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 2Web of Science - 2 Tweet
2016	Hallett CS, Valesini F, Scanes P, Crawford C, Gillanders BM, et al., 'A review of Australian approaches for monitoring, assessing and reporting estuarine condition: II. State and Territory programs', Environmental Science and Policy, 66 pp. 270-281. ISSN 1462-9011 (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.envsci.2016.07.013 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 13Web of Science - 8 Co-authors: Crawford C Tweet
2016	McCarthy A, Crawford C, Eriksen R, Ross DJ, 'Dietary preferences, growth and condition of triploid and diploid Pacific oysters, Crassostrea gigas (Thunberg), in Little Swanport Estuary, Tasmania, Australia', Aquaculture Research, 47, (10) pp. 3352-3358. ISSN 1355-557X (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/are.12776 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 3Web of Science - 2 Co-authors: McCarthy A; Crawford C; Eriksen R Tweet
2016	Smith TM, York PH, Macreadie PI, Keough MJ, Ross DJ, et al., 'Recovery pathways from small-scale disturbance in a temperate Australian seagrass', Marine Ecology - Progress Series, 542 pp. 97-108. ISSN 0171-8630 (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3354/meps11531 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 15Web of Science - 14 Tweet
2016	Smith TM, York PH, Macreadie PI, Keough MJ, Ross DJ, et al., 'Spatial variation in reproductive effort of a southern Australian seagrass', Marine Environmental Research, 120 pp. 214-224. ISSN 0141-1136 (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.marenvres.2016.08.010 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 20Web of Science - 19 Tweet
2015	Thompson ACG, York PH, Smith TM, Sherman CDH, Booth DJ, et al., 'Seagrass viviparous propagules as a potential long-distance dispersal mechanism', Estuaries and Coasts, 38, (3) pp. 927-940. ISSN 1559-2723 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s12237-014-9850-1 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 25Web of Science - 22 Tweet
2015	Thomson ACG, York PH, Smith TM, Sherman CDH, Booth DJ, et al., 'Response to comment on Seagrass viviparous propagules as a potential long-distance dispersal mechanism' by A. C. G. Thomson et al', Estuaries and Coasts pp. 1-2. ISSN 1559-2723 (2015) [Contribution to Refereed Journal] DOI: 10.1007/s12237-015-0040-6 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 2Web of Science - 1 Tweet
2014	Abell GCJ, Ross DJ, Keane J, Holmes BH, Robert SS, et al., 'Niche differentiation of ammonia-oxidising archaea (AOA) and bacteria (AOB) in response to paper and pulp mill effluent', Microbial Ecology, 67, (4) pp. 758-768. ISSN 0095-3628 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s00248-014-0376-7 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 8Web of Science - 7 Co-authors: Keane J Tweet
2014	Macreadie PI, York PH, Sherman CDH, Keough MJ, Ross DJ, et al., 'No detectable impact of small-scale disturbances on blue carbon' within seagrass beds', Marine Biology, 161, (12) pp. 2939-2944. ISSN 0025-3162 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s00227-014-2558-8 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 39Web of Science - 34 Tweet
2014	Randall J, Hermand JP, Ernould ME, Ross DJ, Johnson C, 'Measurement of acoustic material properties of macroalgae (Ecklonia radiata)', Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology, 461 pp. 430-440. ISSN 0022-0981 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.jembe.2014.09.013 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 7Web of Science - 8 Co-authors: Randall J; Johnson C Tweet
2013	Abell GCJ, Ross DJ, Keane JP, Oakes JM, Eyre BD, et al., 'Nitrifying and denitrifying microbial communities and their relationship to nutrient fluxes and sediment geochemistry in the Derwent Estuary, Tasmania', Aquatic Microbial Ecology, 70, (1) pp. 63-75. ISSN 0948-3055 (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3354/ame01642 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 27Web of Science - 23 Co-authors: Keane JP Tweet
2013	Banks JL, Ross DJ, Keough MJ, MacLeod C, Keane JP, et al., 'Influence of a burrowing, metal-tolerant polychaete on benthic metabolism, denitrification and nitrogen regeneration in contaminated estuarine sediments', Marine Pollution Bulletin, 68, (1-2) pp. 30-37. ISSN 0025-326X (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2013.01.002 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 20Web of Science - 20 Co-authors: MacLeod C; Keane JP Tweet
2013	Oakes JM, Ross DJ, Eyre BD, 'Processing of particulate organic carbon associated with secondary-treated pulp and paper mill effluent in intertidal sediments: a ¹³C pulse-chase experiment', Environmental Science and Technology, 47, (23) pp. 13258-13265. ISSN 0013-936X (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1021/es402814u [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 4Web of Science - 3 Tweet
2013	Ross DJ, Longmore AR, Keough MJ, 'Spatially variable effects of a marine pest on ecosystem function', Oecologia, 172, (2) pp. 525-538. ISSN 0029-8549 (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s00442-012-2497-3 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 11Web of Science - 9 Tweet
2013	Smith TM, York PH, Stanley AM, Macreadie PI, Keough MJ, et al., 'Microsatellite primer development for the seagrass Zostera nigricaulis (Zosteraceae)', Conservation Genetic Resources, 5, (3) pp. 607-610. ISSN 1877-7252 (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s12686-013-9862-3 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 10Web of Science - 7 Tweet
2012	Banks J, Ross DJ, Keough MJ, 'Short-term (24 h) effects of mild and severe hypoxia (20% and 5% dissolved oxygen) on metal partitioning in highly contaminated estuarine sediments', Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 99 pp. 121-131. ISSN 0272-7714 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.ecss.2011.12.025 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 14Web of Science - 14 Tweet
2012	Banks JL, Ross DJ, Keough MJ, Eyre BD, MacLeod CK, 'Measuring hypoxia induced metal release from highly contaminated estuarine sediments during a 40 day laboratory incubation experiment', The Science of The Total Environment, 420 pp. 229-237. ISSN 0048-9697 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2012.01.033 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 52Web of Science - 51 Co-authors: MacLeod CK Tweet
2012	Banks JL, Ross DJ, Keough MJ, MacLeod CK, Eyre BD, 'Influence of small-scale patchiness on resilience of nutrient cycling to extended hypoxia in estuarine sediments', Marine Ecology Progress Series, 453 pp. 49-62. ISSN 0171-8630 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3354/meps09686 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 5Web of Science - 5 Co-authors: MacLeod CK Tweet
2012	Ling SD, Johnson CR, Mundy CN, Morris A, Ross DJ, 'Hotspots of exotic free-spawning sex: man-made environment facilitates success of an invasive seastar', Journal of Applied Ecology, 49, (3) pp. 733-741. ISSN 0021-8901 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2664.2012.02133.x [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 17Web of Science - 15 Co-authors: Ling SD; Johnson CR; Mundy CN Tweet
2011	Abell GCJ, Banks J, Ross DJ, Keane JP, Robert SS, et al., 'Effects of estuarine sediment hypoxia on nitrogen fluxes and ammonia oxidizer gene transcription', FEMS Microbiology Ecology, 75, (1) pp. 111-122. ISSN 1574-6941 (2011) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/j.1574-6941.2010.00988.x [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 46Web of Science - 43 Co-authors: Keane JP Tweet
2011	Johnson CR, Banks SC, Barrett NS, Cazassus F, Dunstan PK, et al., 'Climate change cascades: Shifts in oceanography, species' ranges and subtidal marine community dynamics in eastern Tasmania', Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology, 400, (1-2) pp. 17-32. ISSN 0022-0981 (2011) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.jembe.2011.02.032 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 445Web of Science - 427 Co-authors: Johnson CR; Barrett NS; Cazassus F; Dunstan PK; Edgar GJ; Frusher SD; Gardner C; Helidoniotis F; Holbrook NJ; Ling SD; Melbourne-Thomas J; Miller K; Pecl GT; Ritz DA; Sanderson JC; Swadling KM Tweet
2011	Oakes JM, Eyre BD, Ross DJ, 'Short-Term Enhancement and Long-Term Suppression of Denitrification in Estuarine Sediments Receiving Primary - and Secondary - Treated Paper and Pulp Mill Discharge', Environmental Science and Technology (Washington), 45, (8) pp. 3400-3406. ISSN 0013-936X (2011) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1021/es103636d [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 16Web of Science - 16 Tweet
2010	Oakes JM, Eyre BD, Ross DJ, Turner SD, 'Stable isotopes trace estuarine transformations of carbon and nitrogen from primary-and secondary-treated paper and pulp mill effluent', Environmental Science and Technology , 44, (19) pp. 7411-7417. ISSN 0013-936X (2010) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1021/es101789v [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 41Web of Science - 41 Tweet
2007	Ross DJ, Keough MJ, Longmore AR, Knott NA, 'Impacts of two introduced suspension feeders in Port Phillip Bay, Australia', Marine Ecology Progress Series, 340, (June) pp. 41-53. ISSN 0171-8630 (2007) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3354/meps340041 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 93Web of Science - 15 Tweet
2006	Macreadie PI, Ross DJ, Longmore AR, Keough MJ, 'Denitrification measurements of sediments using cores and chambers', Marine Ecology Progress Series, 326, (November) pp. 49-59. ISSN 0171-8630 (2006) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3354/meps326049 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 7Web of Science - 7 Tweet
2006	O'Brien AL, Ross DJ, Keough MJ, 'Effects of Sabella spallanzanii physical structure on soft sediment macrofaunal assemblages', Marine and Freshwater Research, 57, (4) pp. 363-371. ISSN 1323-1650 (2006) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1071/MF05141 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 17Web of Science - 17 Tweet
2006	Ross DJ, Johnson CR, Hewitt CL, 'Abundance of the introduced seastar, Asterias amurensis, and spatial variability in soft sediment assemblages in SE Tasmania: Clear correlations but complex interpretation', Estuarine Coastal and Shelf Science, 67, (4) pp. 695-707. ISSN 0272-7714 (2006) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.ecss.2005.11.038 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 12Web of Science - 11 Co-authors: Johnson CR; Hewitt CL Tweet
2005	Hutson KS, Ross DJ, Day RW, Ahern JJ, 'Australian scallops do not recognise the introduced predatory seastar Asterias amurensis', Marine Ecology Progress Series, 298, (August) pp. 305-309. ISSN 0171-8630 (2005) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3354/meps298305 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 16Web of Science - 13 Tweet
2004	Ross DJ, Johnson CR, Hewitt CL, Ruiz GM, 'Interactions and impacts of two introduced species on a soft-sediment marine assemblage in SE Tasmania', Marine Biology, 144, (4) pp. 747-756. ISSN 0025-3162 (2004) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s00227-003-1223-4 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 62Web of Science - 60 Co-authors: Johnson CR; Hewitt CL Tweet
2003	Ross DJ, Johnson CR, Hewitt CL, 'Variability in the impact of an introduced predator (Asterias amurensis: Asteroidea) on soft-sediment assemblages', Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology, 288, (2) pp. 257-278. ISSN 0022-0981 (2003) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/S0022-0981(03)00022-4 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 46Web of Science - 42 Co-authors: Johnson CR; Hewitt CL Tweet
2003	Ross DJ, Johnson CR, Hewitt CL, 'Assessing the ecological impacts of an introduced seastar: the importance of multiple methods', Biological Invasions, 5, (5) pp. 3-21. ISSN 1387-3547 (2003) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1023/A:1024019428616 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 30Web of Science - 29 Co-authors: Johnson CR; Hewitt CL Tweet
2002	Ross DJ, Johnson CR, Hewitt CL, 'Impact of introduced seastars Asterias amurensis on survivorship of juvenile commercial bivalves Fulvia tenuicostata', Marine Ecology-Progress Series, 241 pp. 99-112. ISSN 0171-8630 (2002) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3354/meps241099 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 61Web of Science - 57 Co-authors: Johnson CR; Hewitt CL Tweet

Chapter in Book

(2 outputs)

Year	Citation	Altmetrics
2012	Ross D, Crawford C, Gibson J, Gallagher J, Beard J, et al., 'Improving the utility and sensitivity of estuarine monitoring', Landscape logic: integrating science for landscape management, CSIRO Publishing, T Lefroy, A Curtis, A Jakeman and J McKee (ed), Melbourne, Australia, pp. 39-50. ISBN 9780643103542 (2012) [Research Book Chapter] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Crawford C; Gibson J; Gallagher J; Beard J; McGowan S Tweet
2012	Ross J, 'Estuarine responses to environmental flows', The Value of Water in a Drying Climate, CSIRO Publishing, T Hundloe and C Crawford (ed), Collingwood, pp. 99-117. ISBN 9780643101609 (2012) [Research Book Chapter] [eCite] [Details] Tweet

Year

Citation

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2012

Ross D, Crawford C, Gibson J, Gallagher J, Beard J, et al., 'Improving the utility and sensitivity of estuarine monitoring', Landscape logic: integrating science for landscape management, CSIRO Publishing, T Lefroy, A Curtis, A Jakeman and J McKee (ed), Melbourne, Australia, pp. 39-50. ISBN 9780643103542 (2012) [Research Book Chapter]

[eCite] [Details]

Co-authors: Crawford C; Gibson J; Gallagher J; Beard J; McGowan S

2012

Ross J, 'Estuarine responses to environmental flows', The Value of Water in a Drying Climate, CSIRO Publishing, T Hundloe and C Crawford (ed), Collingwood, pp. 99-117. ISBN 9780643101609 (2012) [Research Book Chapter]

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Review

(1 outputs)

Year	Citation	Altmetrics
2011	Boon P, Dann P, Dittmann S, Jenkins G, Lee R, et al., 'Understanding the Western Port Environment: A summary of current knowledge and priorities for future research' pp. 228. (2011) [Other Review] [eCite] [Details]

Conference Publication

(6 outputs)

Year	Citation	Altmetrics
2017	Carter CG, MacLeod CK, Ross J, Gardner C, Fudge M, et al., 'Report from the Global Salmon Conference, Hobart 2017', Global Salmon Conference Program 2017, March, Hobart, Tasmania, pp. 1-56. (2017) [Non Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Carter CG; MacLeod CK; Gardner C; Fudge M; Bannister J
2014	MacLeod C, Eriksen R, Kelly B, Ross J, 'Assessment of options for managing seabed recovery in marine finfish aquaculture', World Aquaculture Conference 2014, 7-11 June 2014, Adelaide, Australia (2014) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: MacLeod C; Eriksen R; Kelly B
2013	Ling SD, Johnson CR, Mundy CN, Morris A, Ross DJ, 'Human-facilitated reproductive hotspots of an introduced seastar', Echinoderms in a Changing World: Proceedings of the 13th International Echinoderm Conference, 5-9 January 2009, Hobart, Australia, pp. 259. ISBN 9781138000100 (2013) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Ling SD; Johnson CR; Mundy CN
2011	Crawford C, Ross DJ, 'Importance of freshwater flows to estuaries - a case study of Little Swanport estuary', AWA Tas Water 11, 22 June 2011, Hobart, pp. 71. (2011) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Crawford C
2011	Crawford C, Ross DJ, 'Significance of Freshwater Flows to Pacific Oyster Production', The 9th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum Book of Abstracts, 21-25 April 2011, Shanghai, China, pp. 162-163. (2011) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Crawford C
2011	Crawford C, Ross DJ, Gibson JAE, 'A Decision Support Tree for Management of Estuaries in Tasmania, Australia', Book of Asbstracts - International Symposium on Integrated Coastal Zone Management, 3-7 July 2011, Arendal Norway, pp. 71. (2011) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Crawford C; Gibson JAE

Contract Report, Consultant's Report

(18 outputs)

Year	Citation	Altmetrics
2020	Beecroft R, Bodrossy L, Brasier M, Brown C, Cossu R, et al., 'Monitoring and assessing offshore/high energy production structures. A report from the Blue Economy Cooperative Research Centre', Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources, Australia, 4.20.001 (2020) [Contract Report] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Beecroft R; Bodrossy L; Brasier M; Brown C; Cossu R; Foo D; Lacharite M; Lea M-A; Semmens J; Strain E; Ugalde S; White C
2020	Graham A, Marouchos A, Martini A, Fischer A, Seet B-C, et al., 'Autonomous Marine Systems at Offshore Aquaculture and Energy Sites, 1.20.002 - Final Project Report', Blue Economy Cooperative Research Centre, Launceston (2020) [Contract Report] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Fischer A; Guihen D; Williams G; Lea M-A; King P; Cahoon S; Edwards S
2019	Ross J, Wild-Allen K, Andrewartha J, Beard J, Moreno DA, et al., 'Environmental Research in Macquarie Harbour - FRDC 2016/067: Understanding oxygen dynamics and the importance for benthic recovery in Macquarie Harbour', CSIRO; Fisheries Research and Development Corporation, University of Tasmania, Hobart, July (2019) [Contract Report] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Wild-Allen K; Beard J; Moreno DA; MacLeod CK
2018	Ross J, MacLeod C, 'Environmental Research in Macquarie Harbour. FRDC 2016/067: Understanding oxygen dynamics and the importance for benthic recovery in Macquarie Harbour. Progress Report', Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, February (2018) [Contract Report] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: MacLeod C
2018	Ross J, Wild-Allen K, Andrewartha J, Stehfest K, MacLeod CK, 'Environmental Research in Macquarie Harbour - FRDC 2016/067: Understanding oxygen dynamics and the importance for benthic recovery in Macquarie Harbour', CSIRO; Fisheries Research and Development Corporation, University of Tasmania, Hobart, December (2018) [Contract Report] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Wild-Allen K; Stehfest K; MacLeod CK
2017	Bell J, Ross J, Mardones J, Wild-Allen K, MacLeod C, 'Huon Estuary/D'Entrecasteaux Channel nutrient enrichment assessment: Establishing the potential effects of Huon Aquaculture Company P/L nitrogen inputs', Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, October (2017) [Contract Report] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Bell J; Mardones J; MacLeod C Tweet
2017	Bell JD, Ross J, Mardones J, Wild-Allen K, MacLeod CK, 'Huon Estuary/D'Entrecasteaux Channel nutrient enrichment assessment - Establishing the potential effects of Huon Aquaculture Company P/L nitrogen inputs', DPIPWE, University of Tasmania, Hobart, October (2017) [Consultants Report] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Bell JD; Mardones J; Wild-Allen K; MacLeod CK
2017	Carter CG, MacLeod CK, Ross J, Gardner C, Fudge ME, et al., 'Report from the Global Salmon Conference, Hobart 2017', Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania, Hobart, March (2017) [Contract Report] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Carter CG; MacLeod CK; Gardner C; Fudge ME; Bannister J
2017	Condie S, Gorton R, Hadley SA, Little R, MacLeod C, et al., 'INFORMD2: risk-based tools supporting consultation, planning and adaptive management for aquaculture and other multiple-uses of the coastal waters of southern Tasmania', Fisheries Research and Development Corporation, Hobart, Tasmania, 2012/024 (2017) [Contract Report] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Hadley SA; Little R; MacLeod C; Ogier EM; Proctor WL
2017	Ross J, MacLeod CK, 'Environmental Research in Macquarie Harbour - Interim Synopsis of Benthic and Water Column Conditions', EPA and DPIPWE, University of Tasmania, Hobart, January (2017) [Consultants Report] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: MacLeod CK
2017	Ross J, Wild-Allen K, MacLeod C, 'Environmental Research in Macquarie Harbour. FRDC 2016/067: Understanding oxygen dynamics and the importance for benthic recovery in Macquarie Harbour. Progress report', Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, September (2017) [Contract Report] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: MacLeod C
2017	Ross J, Wild-Allen K, MacLeod CK, 'Environmental Research in Macquarie Harbour - FRDC 2016/067: Understanding oxygen dynamics and the importance for benthic recovery in Macquarie Harbour', CSIRO; Fisheries Research and Development Corporation, University of Tasmania, Hobart, September (2017) [Contract Report] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Wild-Allen K; MacLeod CK
2016	Bell J, Lyle J, Semmens J, Awruch C, Moreno DA, et al., 'Movement, habitat utilisation and population status of the endangered Maugean skate and implications for fishing and aquaculture operations in Macquarie Harbour', Fisheries Research and Development Corporation, Hobart, Tasmania, 2013/008 (2016) [Contract Report] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Bell J; Lyle J; Semmens J; Awruch C; Moreno DA; Currie S; Morash A; Barrett N
2016	MacLeod CK, Ross J, Hadley SA, Henriquez Antipa LA, Barrett NS, 'Clarifying the relationship between salmon farm nutrient loads and changes in macroalgal community structure/ distribution', Fisheries Research and Development Corporation, University of Tasmania, Hobart, 2011-042 (2016) [Contract Report] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: MacLeod CK; Hadley SA; Henriquez Antipa LA; Barrett NS
2016	Ross J, McCarthy AH, Davey A, Pender AJ, MacLeod CK, 'Understanding the Ecology of Dorvilleid Polychaetes in Macquarie Harbour - Response of the benthos to organic enrichment from finish aquaculture', Fisheries Research and Development Corporation, University of Tasmania, Hobart, 2014-038 (2016) [Contract Report] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: McCarthy AH; Davey A; Pender AJ; MacLeod CK
2015	MacLeod CK, Ross J, Carter CG, Gardner C, Haward MG, et al., 'Submission to the Senate Environment and Communications References Committee Inquiry into Fin-fish Aquaculture in Tasmania', Senate Environment and Communications References Committee, University of Tasmania, Hobart, June (2015) [Consultants Report] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: MacLeod CK; Carter CG; Gardner C; Haward MG; Ogier EM; Barrett NS; Crawford C; Lyle JM; Semmens JM; Battaglene SC; Frusher SD; Johnson CR
2011	Lucieer VL, MacLeod C, Pender AJ, Ross DJ, 'Environmental assessment of potential marine farming areas in Macquarie Harbour Tasmania', Marine Farming Branch, Department of Primary Industries, Water and Environment (2011) [Contract Report] DOI: 10.25959/fze3-qd78 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Lucieer VL; MacLeod C; Pender AJ Tweet
2005	Johnson CR, Ling SD, Ross DJ, Shepherd S, Miller KJ, 'Establishment of the Long-Spined Sea Urchin Centrostephanus rodgersii in Tasmania: First Assessment of Potential Threats to Fisheries', Fisheries Research and Development Corporation, FRDC Project No 2005 (2005) [Contract Report] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Johnson CR; Ling SD; Miller KJ

Thesis

(1 outputs)

Year	Citation	Altmetrics
2001	Ross DJ, 'Impact of the northern Pacific seastar Asterias amurensis on soft sediment assemblages, including commercial species, in southeast Tasmania' (2001) [PhD] [eCite] [Details]

Other Public Output

(33 outputs)

Year	Citation	Altmetrics
2022	Ross J, Moreno DA, Bell JD, Mardones J, Beard J, 'Assessment of the Macquarie Harbour Broadscale Environmental Monitoring Program (BEMP) data from 2011-2020', Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, March (2022) [Report Other] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Moreno DA; Bell JD; Mardones J; Beard J Tweet
2022	White C, Hartog M, Brasier M, Ross J, 'Rapid visual assessment of rocky reef assemblages in Port Arthur', Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, February (2022) [Government or Industry Research] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: White C; Hartog M; Brasier M
2021	Lacharite M, Ross J, Adams VM, Bush FB, Byers R, 'Statewide Finfish Aquaculture Spatial Planning Exercise: Investigating growth opportunities for finfish aquaculture in Tasmanian coastal waters', IMAS Technical Report, Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, December (2021) [Government or Industry Research] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Lacharite M; Adams VM; Bush FB; Byers R Tweet
2021	Ross J, Beard J, Wild-Allen K, Andrewartha J, Stehfest K, et al., 'Understanding oxygen dynamics and the importance for benthic recovery in Macquarie Harbour', Fisheries Research and Development Corporation, Australia, March, FRDC 2016/067 (2021) [Government or Industry Research] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Beard J; Wild-Allen K; Stehfest K; Durand A; Semmens JM; Davey A; Hortle JA; Pender AJ; Quigley BT; MacLeod CK; Moreno DA Tweet
2021	Ross J, Macleod C, White C, Hadley SA, Moreno DA, et al., 'Managing ecosystem interactions across differing environments: building flexibility and risk assurance into environmental management strategies', Fisheries Research and Development Corporation, Australia, December, FRDC 2015/024 (2021) [Government or Industry Research] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Macleod C; White C; Hadley SA; Moreno DA; Bush FB; Barrett NS Tweet
2021	Ross J, Strain E, 'Annual Broadscale Environmental Monitoring Program - Environmental License 10180/1 Marine Farming Lease No. 281 at Yellow Bluff 2019/2020', Report to Huon Aquaculture Company Pty Ltd, August (2021) [Government or Industry Research] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Strain E
2021	Ross J, Strain E, 'Broadscale Environmental Monitoring Program Storm Bay Marine Farming Lease No. 279 Water Quality Performance Report', Report to Tassal Operations Pty Ltd, Hobart, Tasmania, May 2020 - April 2021 (2021) [Government or Industry Research] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Strain E
2021	Ross J, Strain E, 'Broadscale Environmental Monitoring Program Storm Bay Marine Farming Lease No. 281 Water Quality Performance Report', Report to Huon Aquaculture Company Pty Ltd, Hobart, Tasmania, May 2020 - April 2021 (2021) [Government or Industry Research] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Strain E
2021	Ross J, Strain E, White C, 'Annual Broadscale Environmental Monitoring Program 2020/2021 for Environmental License 10180/1 Marine Farming Lease No. 281 at Yellow Bluff 2020/2021 & Environmental License 10211/1 Marine Farming Lease No. 279 at West of Wedge Island', Report to Huon Aquaculture Company Pty Ltd & Tassal Operations Pty Ltd, Hobart, Tasmania (2021) [Government or Industry Research] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Strain E; White C
2021	White C, McAllister JD, Johnson OJ, Mundy CN, Ross J, 'Assessment of reef condition in the southern D'Entrecasteaux Channel', Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, March (2021) [Government or Industry Research] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: White C; McAllister JD; Johnson OJ; Mundy CN
2020	Ross J, Adams V, Villanueva C, Bush F, 'Pilot Marine Spatial Assessment Tool: Evaluating options for assessing and balancing marine use change within Tasmanian coastal waters using a spatial assessment tool. Pilot Study - South and West of Bruny Island', Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, January (2020) [Government or Industry Research] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Adams V; Villanueva C; Bush F
2020	Ross J, Beard J, Moreno DA, 'Environmental Research in Macquarie Harbour - FRDC 2016/067: Understanding oxygen dynamics and the importance for benthic recovery in Macquarie Harbour', PROGRESS REPORT, Fisheries Research and Development Corporation, Australia, October (2020) [Government or Industry Research] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Beard J; Moreno DA Tweet
2020	Ross J, Wild-Allen K, Andrewartha J, Beard J, Moreno D, 'Understanding oxygen dynamics and the importance for benthic recovery in Macquarie Harbour - Progress Report', Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania, Australia, FRDC 2016/067, February (2020) [Government or Industry Research] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Beard J; Moreno D
2020	Ross J, Wild-Allen K, Andrewartha J, Beard J, Moreno DA, 'Environmental Research in Macquarie Harbour - FRDC 2016/067: Understanding oxygen dynamics and the importance for benthic recovery in Macquarie Harbour', PROGRESS REPORT, Fisheries Research and Development Corporation, Australia, February (2020) [Government or Industry Research] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Wild-Allen K; Beard J; Moreno DA Tweet
2020	Strain E, White C, Ross J, 'The Storm Bay Observing System: Preliminary review of the sampling parameters and design for assessing the performance of salmon aquaculture', Fisheries Research and Development Corporation, Hobart, July, FRDC Proj. 2018/131 (2020) [Government or Industry Research] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Strain E; White C
2019	MacLeod C, Ross J, Nowak B, Carter C, Gardner C, et al., 'Submission to the Legislative Council Government Administration Committee 'A' Inquiry into Fin Fish Farming in Tasmania', Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, November, GAA/FIN 100 (2019) [Report Other] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: MacLeod C; Nowak B; Carter C; Gardner C; Bush F
2019	Ross J, Wild-Allen K, Andrewartha J, Beard J, Moreno D, et al., 'Understanding oxygen dynamics and the importance for benthic recovery in Macquarie Harbour - Progress report', Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania, Australia, FRDC 2016/067, July (2019) [Government or Industry Research] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Beard J; Moreno D; MacLeod C
2018	Hadley SA, MacLeod C, Ross J, 'Nutrient Dispersion Modelling for Proposed Marine Finfish Farming Zones in Storm Bay', DPIPWE, Hobart, Tasmania (2018) [Government or Industry Research] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Hadley SA; MacLeod C
2018	Hadley SA, MacLeod C, Ross J, 'Nutrient Dispersion Modelling for Proposed Marine Finfish Farming Zones in Storm Bay: Addendum - 20k and 30k tonne scenarios', DPIPWE, Hobart, Tasmania (2018) [Government or Industry Research] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Hadley SA; MacLeod C
2018	Hadley SA, MacLeod C, Ross J, 'A summary of the improvements in the latest version of DEPOMOD (NewDEPOMOD) as compared with earlier versions (DEPOMOD/AutoDEPOMOD)', DPIPWE, Hobart, Tasmania (2018) [Government or Industry Research] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Hadley SA; MacLeod C
2018	Ross J, MacLeod C, 'Franklin Lease Recovery Assessment: Review prepared for the Environment Protection Authority (EPA)', Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania, Australia, MF266, July (2018) [Government or Industry Research] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: MacLeod C
2018	Ross J, Wild-Allen K, Andrewartha J, MacLeod C, 'Environmental Research in Macquarie Harbour - FRDC 2016/067: Understanding oxygen dynamics and the importance for benthic recovery in Macquarie Harbour', Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, UTAS, Hobart, Tasmania, June, Progress Report (2018) [Government or Industry Research] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: MacLeod C
2018	Ross J, Wild-Allen K, Andrewartha J, Stehfest K, MacLeod C, 'Understanding oxygen dynamics and the importance for benthic recovery in Macquarie Harbour - Progress Report', Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania, Australia, FRDC 2016/067, December (2018) [Government or Industry Research] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Stehfest K; MacLeod C
2017	Ross J, MacLeod C, 'Environmental research in Macquarie Harbour: understanding oxygen dynamics and the importance for benthic recovery in Macquarie Harbour', Fisheries Research and Development Corporation, Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, UTAS, FRDC 2016/067, May (2017) [Government or Industry Research] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: MacLeod C
2017	Ross J, MacLeod C, 'Environmental research in Macquarie Harbour: interim synopsis of benthic and water column conditions', Fisheries Research and Development Corporation, Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, UTAS, January (2017) [Government or Industry Research] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: MacLeod C
2017	Ross J, Wild-Allen K, MacLeod C, 'Environmental Research in Macquarie Harbour - FRDC 2016/067: Understanding oxygen dynamics and the importance for benthic recovery in Macquarie Harbour', Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, UTAS, Hobart, Tasmania, September, Progress Report (2017) [Government or Industry Research] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: MacLeod C
2016	Macleod C, Ross J, Carter C, Gardner C, Barrett N, et al., 'Submission to the Marine Farming Planning Review Panel Independent Assessment of salmon farming at Okehampton Bay', Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, September (2016) [Report Other] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Macleod C; Carter C; Gardner C; Barrett N; Hallegraeff G; Bolch C; Lea M-A
2015	MacLeod C, Ross J, Carter C, Gardner C, Haward M, et al., 'Submission to the Senate Environment and Communications References Committee Inquiry into Fin-fish Aquaculture in Tasmania', Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, June (2015) [Report Other] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: MacLeod C; Carter C; Gardner C; Haward M; Ogier E; Barrett N; Crawford C; Lyle J; Semmens J; Battaglene S; Frusher S; Johnson C
2014	MacLeod C, Eriksen R, Simpson S, Davey A, Ross DJ, 'Assessment of the environmental impacts and sediment remediation potential associated with copper contamination from antifouling paint (and associated recommendations for management)', Fisheries Research and Development Corporation, University of Tasmania, ISBN 978-1-86295-741-1 (2014) [Government or Industry Research] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: MacLeod C; Eriksen R; Davey A
2013	MacLeod C, Eriksen RS, Davey A, Kelly B, Ross DJ, 'Long-term Recovery - Review of sediment condition at Marine Farm lease No. 76 (Gunpowder Jetty), North West Bay', Long-term Recovery - Review of sediment condition at Marine Farm lease No. 76 (Gunpowder Jetty), North West Bay, Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS), Hobart, Tasmania, first, pp. 1-29. (2013) [Government or Industry Research] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: MacLeod C; Eriksen RS; Davey A; Kelly B
2012	Eriksen RS, MacLeod C, Ross DJ, 'Evaluation of Approaches to Improve Sediment Remediation (Rate & function) Under Salmonid Fish Cages', Evaluation of Approaches to Improve Sediment Remediation (Rate & Function) Under Salmonid Fish Cages, Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, Hobart, Tasmania, 1, 2010/063 (2012) [Report of Restricted Access] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Eriksen RS; MacLeod C
2011	Crawford C, Ross DJ, 'Understanding the condition of our estuaries', Fishing Today, Tasmanian Seafood Industry Council, Hobart, 24, Dec 2011, pp. 26-27. (2011) [Magazine Article] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Crawford C
2007	Keough MJ, Ross DJ, Knott NA, 'Ecological performance measures for Victorian Marine Protected Areas: Review of the existing biological sampling program', Parks Victoria Technical Series No.51, Parks Victoria, Australia, November (2007) [Government or Industry Research] [eCite] [Details]

Grants & Funding

Funding Summary

Number of grants

Total funding

$27,573,353

Projects

Setting restoration targets for flat oyster reef functioning (2023)$65,153

Description: In the marine environment oysters are ecosystem engineers: they form reef super-structures that significantly influence the surrounding abiotic and biotic conditions. Under suitable environmental conditions oysters can filter, and store nutrients, and enhance bacterially mediated denitrification, which greatly improves the surrounding water quality. The effects of many natural oyster reefs in achieving the ecosystems services are generally inferred through laboratory incubations which have been undertaken for a limited number of species. In Australia, most of the remaining subtidal flat oyster reefs are in Tasmania. This project represents a unique opportunity to test the effects of remnant flat oyster reefs on the nutrient cycling, by applying two different situ measurement techniques. The results are expected to inform future restoration and culturing programs for flat oysters being developed in Tasmania and nationally.
Funding: The Nature Conservancy ($65,153)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Strain EMA; Coutts AM; Bastiaansen A; Ross DJ
Year: 2023

Planning for seaweed aquaculture in Tasmania: A preliminary evaluation of biophysical potential and co-location with existing aquaculture (2022 - 2023)$65,000

Description: The Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE Tas) has identified a need to spatially resolve the potential for the sustainable growth of the emerging seaweed aquaculture industry in Tasmania. This project will address this need by: 1) synthesizing the current state of knowledge on the biophysical requirements and geographic extent of key seaweed species with the most potential for commercialization, 2) pending data availability, conducting a biophysical assessment of the potential for seaweed aquaculture in Tasmanian State waters, and 3) determining the potential for co-location with established aquaculture species, e.g., Atlantic Salmon.
Funding: Department of Natural Resources & Environment Tasmania ($65,000)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Lacharite M; Ross DJ; Strain EMA; Bush FB
Period: 2022 - 2023

Biofouling in finfish aquaculture (2022 - 2025)$120,000

Description: As finfish aquaculture expands into new areas and moves offshore, knowledge of how biofouling communities are likely to respond and behave will be key in mitigating the problem. The key objectives of this BECRC supported PhD project are i) the characterise biofouling communities associated with salmon farming in the waters around Tasmania and ii) determine how changes in environmental conditions and/ or farm management practises might influence the development and impact of these communities.
Funding: Blue Economy CRC Co ($120,000)
Scheme: Scholarship-PhD
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: White CA; Ross DJ; MacLeod C; Cappaert RM
Period: 2022 - 2025

A novel approach to measuring the depositional footprint of the Blue Economy (2021 - 2024)$1,374,217

Description: A fundamental assumption used to argue for offshore aquaculture is that operating in deeper water will increase the horizontal dispersion of organic wastes and so lessen the impacts on seafloor ecosystem functioning. The social licence for such a move, however, will rely on our ability to quantify this advantage. To enable this, we will (1) develop a novel protocol for the assessment of offshore farm footprints combining two sediment-seawater solute exchange measurement techniques, (2) use such measurements to define thresholds in the metabolic response of offshore sediment ecosystems, and (3) explore their integration in lease-scale biogeochemical models and regulatory frameworks.
Funding: Blue Economy CRC Co ($1,374,217)
Scheme: General Projects
Administered By: Blue Economy CRC Co
Research Team: Vopel K; Frid C; Ross DJ; Hadley SA; Plew D; Bannister R; Wang L
Period: 2021 - 2024

Macquarie Harbour String Maintenance - Rolling agreement (2020 - 2022)$221,323

Description: Currently there are 3 real-time environmental monitoring strings deployed in Macquarie Harbour as part of FRDC project 2016-067. This project will continue the maintainance of these strings and provision of the data on the dashboard following the FRDC.The project contract period is for 12 months, but work will initially be commissioned for 3 months and then monthly (to be detailed in contract with TSGA
Funding: Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association ($221,323)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Ross DJ; Moreno DA; Hortle JA
Period: 2020 - 2022

Statewide Finfish Farming Spatial Planning Project (2020 - 2021)$175,000

Description: This project will help deliver on a recent Government decision to undertake a spatial planning exercise for all of State waters,except for Mercury Passage, that will investigate potential sustainable growth opportunities for finfish aquaculture inTasmania. This work is being done as part of the second review of the Salmon Growth Plan and will inform futureGovernment decisions about finfish aquaculture planning, including potentially leading to a new proposed map of 'grow' and'no grow' zones
Funding: Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania ($175,000)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Ross DJ; Lacharite M; Bush FB; Hartmann K; Adams VM
Period: 2020 - 2021

Autonomous marine systems at offshore aquaculture and energy sites (2020)$48,304

Description: Moving fish farms offshore exposes them to more wind and waves and increases travel and fatigue for staff. Fish farm operations require the ability to make inspections and repairs, detect and manage threats to the fish population and continuously assess the quality of the water. Some of these tasks are already managed remotely with the use, for instance, of underwater cameras that can stream live video feeds to managers. Still, fish farms rely on near-daily visits by humans. This project investigates the readiness of existing and emerging technologies that will allow fish farms to automate their most dangerous tasks.
Funding: Blue Economy CRC Co ($48,304)
Scheme: Scoping Study Projects
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Guihen D; Williams GD; King PD; Arachillage SJ; Fischer AM; Ross DJ; Lea MA; Cahoon SC; Grinham A; Marouchos A; Martini A; Seet BC; Symonds J; Soutar J; Huang L; Leary M; Sikka P; Cossu R; Adams S; Albert S; Bird S; Connolly R; Edwards SJ
Year: 2020

Monitoring and assessing offshore production structures (2020)$49,972

Description: The expansion of aquaculture/energy production into offshore areas requires the development of science-based automated environmental monitoring platforms. These platforms are important for maintaining public confidence in the associated industry and will reduce the operational costs and risks. Developing these platforms is contingent on ensuring that the environmental footprint and associated monitoring tools are well understood. This project will conduct a systematic review of the literature and consult with stakeholders (e.g. industry, government regulators), to identity the relevant parameters and technologies needed to develop these systems. The results will help to meet the end needs of the expanding industries and the government.
Funding: Blue Economy CRC Co ($49,972)
Scheme: Scoping Study Projects
Administered By: Blue Economy CRC Co
Research Team: Strain EMA; Ross DJ; White CA; Semmens JM; MacLeod C; Lea MA; Frid C
Year: 2020

South and West of Bruny Spatial Assessment (2019 - 2020)$200,000

Description: This project will develop and trial a spatial assessment decision support tool focused on marine waters of Tasmania west and south of Bruny Island that will assist future planning and assessment activities for fisheries and aquaculture and related industries in the region. Lessons from this pilot project will inform future marine resource planning processes, including whether a DSS is an appropriate approach for fisheries and aquaculture development in other regions of Tasmania.
Funding: Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania ($200,000)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Ross DJ; Adams VM; Bush FB; Lacharite M
Period: 2019 - 2020

Storm Bay Observing System: Assessing the Performance of Aquaculture Development (2019 - 2024)$4,246,930

Description: Storm Bay is identified in the Tasmanian Governments Sustainable Industry Growth Plan for the Salmon Industry as a priority area for the possible expansion of salmonid marine farming. The Government's intention is that the proposed developments would be managed under an adaptive management framework with the following pre-conditions:*A staged development approach, with an initial limit on feed input that would provide for 30,000 tonnes of production*A comprehensive environmental monitoring program*The development of a biogeochemical model, to help to understand i) the information provided by the environmental monitoring and ii) the effects of any changes to farming operations in the region.The work proposed in this study will support the design and implementation of an effective, efficient and reliable monitoring program, providing expert advice on sampling locations, timelines and strategies and testing this data over 3-4 years to refine and improve the program. This monitoring program will deliver observational data to directly assess environmental performance and to assist the skill assessment of the integrated 3D model being developed by CSIRO. A second key element of the proposal is to develop a lease scale module for predicting near scale effects; this would be nested and relocatable in the CSIRO modelling system. A comprehensive map of seafloor habitats and bathymetry will underpin the monitoring program and modelling efforts.
Funding: Fisheries Research & Development Corporation ($4,246,930)
Scheme: Industry Partnership Agreements - IPA
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Ross DJ; MacLeod C; White CA; Hadley SA; Barrett NS; Swadling KM; Lucieer VL
Period: 2019 - 2024

Planning for a Blue Future Salmon - informing R&D, regulation and industry development (2018)$300,000

Description: The Tasmanian salmon industry is seeking to grow production safely and sustainably over the next two decades, further increasing the tangible benefits to the Tasmanian community. The aim is to deliver this by being the most environmentally sustainable salmon industry in the world - creating an industry that all Tasmanians can be proud of. To achieve this bold vision for a world class salmon industry in Tasmania, it requires a clear focus on development of both sea and land-based farming operations, utilisation of the best available technologies, and collaboration with researchers and aquaculture innovators. To support this development, scientists, industry, regulators and non-government organisations will come together in late-2018 for a Salmon Symposium, with the purpose of drafting an integrated roadmap for the future of the industry. This Symposium will provide a platform to review, analyse and consider pathways to implementation of world's best practices and future developments in farming systems, environmental management, biosecurity, science and policy. To prepare for the 2018 Symposium, the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) is hosting a pre-symposium conference from 6th-8th December 2017. This planning conference will bring together international experts who will work with industry representatives, researchers, regulators and non-government organisations to set a clear direction and build an agenda for the 2018 event.To support the planning and management of these events a steering committee was formed with representatives from UTAS, government and industry. The steering committee is supported by a science committee that has reviewed and advised on international speakers, formulated discussion topics and devised the format for the series of public talks and conference workshops that will form the initial event. The science committee will also oversee the development of a one or more green policy papers on environmental management, biosecurity and future farming operations that will assist the ongoing management of the industry and provide the basis of the 2018 symposium program. The 2018 Sympoisum will include workshops in order to continue the new knowledge based approach established at the 2017 meeting. The conferences will create new knowledge through the workshops that aim to document, analyse and assess current best practice in order to define World Best Practice and consider implementation at a global level.
Funding: Fisheries Research & Development Corporation ($300,000)
Scheme: Grant
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Carter CG; Gardner C; MacLeod C; Ross DJ; Eagle GE
Year: 2018

Future Oysters CRC-P: Advanced understanding of POMS to guide farm management decisions in Tasmania (2017 - 2019)$694,773

Description: Research to be conducted to i) determine the period of infection of OsHV-1 virus in oysters in Tasmania and environmental drivers of POMS outbreak; ii) to develop farm husbandry and handling protocols to maximise oyster production in POMS infected growing areas and iii) to investigate the value of real time data from Tasmanian oyster farms to optimise PO production systems.
Funding: Department of Industry, Innovation and Science ($694,773)
Scheme: CRC-P
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Crawford C; Ross DJ; Gardner C; Allen S
Period: 2017 - 2019

Understanding oxygen dynamics and the importance for benthic recovery in Macquarie Harbour (2017 - 2020)$3,679,698

Description: Sustainable finfish aquaculture is dependent on a benthic environment that can assimilate and process farm particulate wastes. This project will help inform the likely effectiveness and duration of any given fallowing or remediation strategy, and as such is essential for both operational management of farming activities and the long-term management of the harbour. This will involve a combination of benthic surveys, a real time observation network and oxygen transport modelling. The central outcome of this research will be better advice on appropriate fallowing and remediation strategies for the conditions currently occurring in Macquarie Harbour. Robust scientific understanding of benthic and water column condition in the Harbour, with a particular focus on dissolved oxygen dynamics in the water column, will provide a much better appreciation of the response of benthic communities to fallowing and remediation strategies.
Funding: Fisheries Research & Development Corporation ($3,642,802)
Scheme: Grant-Tactical Research Fund
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Ross DJ; MacLeod C; Semmens JM
Period: 2017 - 2020

Huon/Channel Nutrient Enrichment Assessment - establishing the potential effects of Huon Aquaculture Company P/L (HAC) nitrogen inputs (2016)$264,312

Funding: Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania ($264,312)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Ross DJ; MacLeod C
Year: 2016

Macquarie Harbour Dissolved Oxygen Drawdown (2016)$10,909

Description: CSIRO is engaging IMAS (Jeff Ross) to provide knowledge and support relating the Macquarie Harbour biogeochemistry during fieldwork and report preparation for a project they are conducting for Huon Aquaculture (See project outline in contract).
Funding: CSIRO-Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation ($10,909)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Ross DJ
Year: 2016

(SMRCA Core) Environment: Planning (2016)$156,300

Funding: Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania ($156,300)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Lacharite M; Ross DJ
Year: 2016

(SMRCA Core) Environment: Emerging Issues (2016)$234,450

Funding: Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania ($234,450)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Ross DJ; White CA
Year: 2016

(SMRCA Core) Environment: Monitoring and Management (2016)$234,450

Funding: Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania ($234,450)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Ross DJ
Year: 2016

Characterisation of sediments in Port Esperance (2016)$19,176

Description: This project aims to determine whether salmon aquaculture contributes to sedimentation on reefs in areas where they co-occur.
Funding: Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania ($19,176)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: MacLeod C; Ross DJ
Year: 2016

Sense-T Stage 2: Sensing Macquarie Harbour (2015 - 2016)$677,100

Description: This Sense-T project brings together the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers' Association, IMAS and CSIRO to collect and analyse data from salmon farms in Macquarie Harbour. Sensors will be attached to individual 'sentinel' fish in pens in addition to sensors in the environment. Data will be collected on fish behaviour as well as environmental conditions such as water temperature, dissolved oxygen and depth. This will: help to reduce feed wastage by ensuring fish are fed when environmental conditions are suitable; collect new or previously difficult to obtain information about the harbour environment and the impact of salmon farming on variables such as oxygen levels; improve the salmon industry's efficiency and productivity; provide real-time data to support decision-making; and, highlight areas where the industry could improve its environmental practices.
Funding: Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association ($39,600); University of Tasmania ($637,500)
Scheme: Grant - Institutional
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Semmens JM; Main A; McCulloch J; Ross DJ; Carter CG; Stehfest K
Period: 2015 - 2016

Sense-T Stage 2: Oyster Biosensors (2015 - 2016)$652,283

Description: IMAS and CSIRO will work together to further progress research begun under Sense-T's Stage 1 Aquaculture project. Three Pacific oyster growing areas across Tasmania (Pittwater, Moulting Bay and Duck Bay) will be fitted with a network of biosensors on individual oysters for research on the connection between variables such as oyster heart-rate and production, as well as environmental sensors. The data collected on the health of oysters and on-farm conditions will inform real-time decision-making on production and help the industry to become more competitive, efficient and sustainable.
Funding: University of Tasmania ($652,283)
Scheme: Grant - Institutional
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Ross DJ; McCulloch J; Crawford C; Frappell P; Elliott N
Period: 2015 - 2016

Managing ecosystem interactions across differing environments: building flexibility and risk assurance into environmental management strategies. (2015 - 2019)$1,078,729

Description: This project aims to support sustainable development of the aquaculture industry by providing regionally relevant environmental management advice to both government and industry. Specifically this project will provide robust monitoring and management advice and strategies that take into account the nuances of local farming environments. This will result in improvements in:RISK ASSESSMENT - Providing an understanding of regional variability in sediment processes/recovery associated and benthic/ pelagic coupling with existing and newly developed farming operations and the resultant implications for any assumptions used in both monitoring and in predictive (biogeochemical and depositional) modelling.BENCHMARKING - Comparing environmental monitoring and management approaches in existing and newly developed farming areas based on previous impact/recovery understanding and associated monitoringand regulation criteria to establish those response principles that are common to all areas and those that are regionally specific (with specific reference to visual assessments and biological and biogeochemical measures).MANAGEMENT ADVICE - Providing fit for purpose management advice to government and industry that allows regionally structured optimisation of farm management, along with risk appropriate management and monitoring criteria in different locations. Providing an understanding of the ecological significance of any differences in observed effects across regions and how that information might be used to inform and improve site specific and regional modelling and management approaches.
Funding: Fisheries Research & Development Corporation ($1,078,729)
Scheme: Grant-Annual Open Call Round
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Ross DJ; MacLeod C; Barrett NS; Wild-Allen K
Period: 2015 - 2019

Understanding Dorvilleid ecology in Macquarie Harbour and their response to organic enrichment (2015 - 2016)$87,135

Funding: Fisheries Research & Development Corporation ($87,135)
Scheme: Grant
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Ross DJ; MacLeod C
Period: 2015 - 2016

SenseT Equipment Maintenance - Little Swanport (2014)$14,305

Description: The project will undertake regular visits to Little Swanport Estuary to clean/maintain and report back on CSIRO's water quality monitoring equipment. This includes in situ calibration checks and collection of samples.
Funding: CSIRO-Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation ($14,305)
Scheme: Consultancy
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Ross DJ
Year: 2014

Macquarie Harbour Dissolved Oxygen Assessment (2014 - 2016)$97,946

Description: The main tasks of this project can be summarised as follows: to collate and check EPA and industry monitoring data; to analyse historical time series of bottom water DO, salinity and temperature; to assist with analysis of factors related to bottom water DO including river flow, along- and across harbour wind stress, daily tidal range, fish biomass, water temperature etc. Using existing benthic flux information and carbon inputs from farming estimate the contribution of fish farming and non-aquaculture sources to oxygen consumption in the harbour.
Funding: Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association ($97,946)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Ross DJ
Period: 2014 - 2016

Postgrad Research Funds - M. Auluck - Characterising benthic pelagic interactions in Macquarie Harbour - organic matter processing in sediments and the importance for nutrient dynamics (2013 - 2014)$25,262

Description: Macquarie Harbour has been supporting salmon farming for the past 10 years however detailed understanding of the harbour is lacking thereby impeding necessary measures to help create an ecologically sustainable fish farming practice. The objective of this project therefore is to examine the relationship between nutrient flux rates, nutrient pathways and also sediment and water variables in Macquarie Harbour in relation to salmon fish farming. Survey works for this project involve grabbing sediment cores for nutrient fluxes will be measures. Other sediment variables would also be obtained such as macrofauna abundance and biomass, microalgae biomass and particle size distribution. The information and data obtained from this project will be used to calibrate existing water column and sediment modelling of the harbour, which Will be used as a reference to develop better management tool to further sustain the environmental health of the harbour.
Funding: DHI Water and Environment (M) SDN. BHD ($25,262)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Ross DJ; MacLeod C; Auluck M
Period: 2013 - 2014

Movement, habitat utilisation and population status of the endangered Maugean skate and implications for fishing and aquaculture operations in Macquarie Harbour (2013 - 2015)$263,825

Funding: Fisheries Research & Development Corporation ($263,825)
Scheme: Grant-Annual Open Call Round
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Lyle JM; Semmens JM; Buxton CD; Barrett NS; Ross DJ
Period: 2013 - 2015

The recovery of seagrass beds: The role of catchments and options for management responses (2013 - 2016)$465,071

Description: Seagrass beds once dominated tidal flats but are disappearing at an increasing rate from human actions,both in Australia and around the world. We will develop an understanding of the processes that cause theselosses, the factors that prevent seagrass-bed reestablishment and provide a framework for evaluatingalternative management options.
Funding: Australian Research Council ($465,071)
Scheme: Grant-Linkage Projects Round 1
Administered By: Monash University
Research Team: Cook PLM; Beardall J; Cartwright I; MacNally R; Santos I; Keough MJ; Ross DJ; Coleman R
Period: 2013 - 2016
Grant Reference: LP130100684

Clarifying the relationship between salmon farm nutrient loads and changes in macroalgal community structure/distribution (Existing student support) (2012 - 2014)$45,000

Funding: Fisheries Research & Development Corporation ($45,000)
Scheme: Grant-Annual Open Call Round
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: MacLeod C; Ross DJ
Period: 2012 - 2014

INFORMD Stage 2: Risk-based tools supporting consultation, planning and adaptive management for aquaculture and other multiple-uses of the coastal waters of southern Tasmania (2012 - 2016)$750,000

Funding: Fisheries Research & Development Corporation ($750,000)
Scheme: Grant-Annual Open Call Round
Administered By: CSIRO-Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation
Research Team: Condie S; Hepburn M; Little R; MacLeod C; Proctor W; Ross DJ; Wild-Allen K; Ogier EM
Period: 2012 - 2016

Characterising benthic pelagic interactions in Macquarie Harbour - organic matter processing in sediments and the importance for nutrient dynamics (2012 - 2014)$209,240

Funding: Fisheries Research & Development Corporation ($209,240)
Scheme: Grant-Annual Open Call Round
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Ross DJ; Cook PLM; Hartstein N; Lucieer VL; MacLeod C; Valentine JP; Walsh PH
Period: 2012 - 2014

Assessment of the environmental impacts and sediment remediation potential associated with copper contamination from antifouling paint and associated recommendations for management (2011 - 2013)$525,384

Funding: Fisheries Research & Development Corporation ($525,384)
Scheme: Grant-Annual Open Call Round
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: MacLeod C; Ross DJ; Eriksen RS; Pender AJ
Period: 2011 - 2013

A Risk Assessment Tool for Managing Coastal Bays and Estuaries (2011)$88,000

Funding: Winifred Violet Scott Charitable Trust ($88,000)
Scheme: Grant
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Ross DJ; Crawford C
Year: 2011

Westernport Strategic Knowledge Review (2010)$20,000

Funding: University of Melbourne ($20,000)
Scheme: Consultancy
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Ross DJ
Year: 2010

Effect of Human Activities on the Health of Estuaries - Using C and N Stable Isotopes to Identify the Source and Fate of Organic Matter and Nitrogen (2010)$48,000

Funding: Winifred Violet Scott Charitable Trust ($48,000)
Scheme: Grant
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Crawford C; Ross DJ; Gibson JAE
Year: 2010

Evaluation of approaches to improve sediment remediation (rate and function) under salmonid fish cages (2010 - 2011)$74,177

Funding: Fisheries Research & Development Corporation ($74,177)
Scheme: Grant-Tactical Research Fund
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: MacLeod C; Ross DJ
Period: 2010 - 2011

Upper Derwent Estuary Ruppia spp. project (2009 - 2011)$61,060

Funding: Department of Agriculture ($61,060)
Scheme: Grant - Caring for our Country
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Ross DJ
Period: 2009 - 2011

Effects of Pre and post settlement on the health and stability of Little Swanport Estuary (2008)$6,744

Funding: Australian Institute of Nuclear Science & Engineering ($6,744)
Scheme: Award-Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Gibson JAE; Ross DJ; Crawford C; Lefroy EC
Year: 2008

Anthropogenic Influences on the Source, Transformation and Fate of Carbon and Nitrogen in Coastal Waters: A Case Study of the Derwent Estuary (2007 - 2010)$875,625

Funding: Australian Research Council ($625,625)
Collaborators: Department of Tourism, Arts and the Environment ($210,000); Norske Skog Paper Mills ($40,000)
Scheme: Grant-Linkage Projects Round 1
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Ross DJ; Keough MJ; Crawford C
Period: 2007 - 2010
Grant Reference: LP0775365

Research Hub - Landscape Logic: Linking Land and Water Management to Resource Condition Targets (2006 - 2011)$8,690,000

Funding: Department of Environment and Energy (Cwth) ($8,690,000)
Scheme: Grant-Commonwealth Environment Research Facilities
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Lefroy EC; Crawford C; Cotching W; Norton TW; Ross DJ
Period: 2006 - 2011

Developing a Holistic Flow Framework for Tasmania's Catchments (2006 - 2008)$658,500

Funding: Natural Heritage Trust ($658,500)
Scheme: Grant-Natural Resource Management, Southern Region
Administered By: Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania
Research Team: Warfe D; Davies PE; Koehnken L; Cohen T; Ross DJ; Wintle B; Watson A; Barmuta LA
Period: 2006 - 2008

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Completed

Current

Degree	Title	Commenced
PhD	The Ecological Significance and Habitat Restoration Effectiveness of Taut Ecomooring: Assessing the recovery and temporal changes of epibenthic community and threatened species distribution	2018
PhD	Examining the Physiological Tolerance of the Prey of the Maugean Skate in Macquarie Harbour to Low Dissolved Oxygen	2018
PhD	The Pelagic Microbial Community of Macquarie Harbour, Tasmania: Ecology and response to aquaculture	2018
PhD	Tracing the Fate of Fish farm Derived Nutrients in the Broader Marine Environment	2019
PhD	Advances in Modelling Benthic-Pelagic Solute Fluxes in Marine Environments	2021
PhD	Influences on the Composition of Biofouling Communities Associated with Salmon Aquaculture	2022
PhD	Autonomous technologies for aquaculture	2023

Completed

Degree	Title	Completed
PhD	Measurement of Productivity in Habitat-forming Seaweeds: The impact of methodology on photosynthetic estimates Candidate: Joanne Wendy Randall	2018
PhD	Determining the Effects of Nutrient Enrichment on Macroalgae-Dominated Reefs (Observational, Experimental and Predictive Capabilites) Candidate: Luis Alberto Henriquez Antipa	2016
Masters	Unravelling the Importance of Benthic Mineralisation and Nutrient Cycling in Macquarie Harbour, Tasmania Candidate: Malinda Auluck	2016
PhD	Ecophysiology of Habitat-Forming Seaweeds in a Changing Environment Candidate: Emma Flukes	2015
PhD	Natural and Anthropogenic Ecosystem Regime Variance Within a Tide-dominated Estuary: A Late Anthropocene Paleo-reconstruction Candidate: John Barry Gallagher	2013
PhD	Trade-offs Between Biodiversity Conservation and Maintaining Fisheries Yield from Australian Marine Environments; Approaches Using the Atlantis Ecosystem Modelling Framework Candidate: Penelope Meagan Johnson	2012
Masters	The Effects of Catchment Landuse on Estuaries: Using Macroinvertebrates as Bio-indicators Candidate: Jason Michael Beard	2012
PhD	Impact of the Introduced New Zealand Screwshell Maoricolpus roseus on Soft-sediment Assemblages in Southeast Tasmania Candidate: Anthony Peter Reid	2010