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From land to sea - the visual evolution of elapid snakes

Olive sea snake

Honours project: Conduct research into the evolution of venomous snakes and their transition from land to sea.

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Morphological evolution & adaptation of Australia’s rabbits

Rabbit evolution

Honours project: Investigate the morphological evolution and adaptation of Australia’s rabbits.

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Coorong water quality

Coorong National Park - water research

Honours project: Examining Coorong wave activities and study how it affects sediment resuspension and nutrient concentrations.

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Evolution of dietary specialisation and its effect on snake skull shape

Snake skull

Honours project: This project explores the evolution of dietary specialisation and its effect on a snake's skull shape.

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How climate change impacts fish populations

A damselfish at the volcanic seep in New Zealand.

Honours project: Gain an understanding of how ocean acidification will affect the behaviour and physiology of fish species.

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Wildlife conservation, plant-animal interactions and restoration ecology

Wildlife conservation biology

Honours project: Work with scientists in terrestrial ecology and behaviour to providing research outcomes that facilitate the management, conservation and restoration of biodiversity.

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Oyster reef restoration to boost reproduction & survival

Image - Scientists dive deep to save sinking oyster population

Honours project: Dive into a marine ecology project about the restoration of oyster reefs.

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Arid aquatic refugia

Hunting for aquatic micro invertebrates

Honours project: Are waterholes within the Flinders Ranges an important refugia for aquatic micro invertebrates?

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Water quality - disinfecting water with chlorine

Tap water

Honours project: How does tap water with added chlorine impact our stomach?

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Climate change & lakes

A frozen Gangapurna Lake close to Manang

Honours project: How is climate changing temperature and ice cover in the world’s lakes?

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