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Aquatic plant photosynthesis as a driver of large pH changes in wetlands

Field work environmental science

Honours project: Explore large pH changes in wetlands and how aquatic plant photosynthesis contribute to this process.

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Measuring the effect of 10-years de-stocking on rangeland

Field work environmental science

Honours project: Measure the effect of 10-years de-stocking on rangeland condition by comparing with neighbouring properties.

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Environmental monitoring with drones: Vegetation

Faculty of Sciences drone image

Honours project: Use drones to measure vegetation biomass from dense point clouds; or detect and discriminate seagrasses.

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Using remote sensing to measure the variation in suspended sediment in Gulf St. Vincent

Colorful blue-green water off the coast of South Australia. The striking colors could be due to sediment brought to the surface when strong winds churn shallow waters. Courtesy: NASA

Honours project: Use remote sensing project to characterise historical variation in suspended sediment in Gulf St. Vincent.

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Bloom dynamics - Spatial variation of chlorophyll-a inside freshwater reservoirs

Algae bloom

Honours project: Use remote sensing and spatial science to investigate the variation of chlorophyll-a inside freshwater reservoirs.

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Conservation genetics & biodiversity of Western Australian sea snakes

Honours project: Explore the conservation genetics and biodiversity of Western Australian sea snakes.

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Morphological evolution and diversification of the elapid snake radiation

Honours project: Investigate the evolution and diversification of the elapid snake radiation using macroevolutionary analyses of 3D morphometric and ecological data.

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Ecosystem impact on fish extending their ranges to higher latitudes along the east coast of Australia

Coral reef fish

Honours project: Learn about how coral reef fishes are extending their ranges to higher latitudes along the east coast of Australia and what the consequences are for temperate fishes and ecosystems.

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Evolution and systematics of arthropods

Dolichogenidea xenomorph wasp

Honours project: Conduct research into the life forms which are responsible for key ecological processes, but also cause major problems as pests and vectors of disease to plants and other animals.

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Environmental monitoring with drones: Mammals

Find a researcher image: Duck drone

Honours project: Use drones for thermal sensing of kangaroos and RGB mapping of fur seals.

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