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Marine Biology
THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE
SA 5005
AUSTRALIA
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+61 8 8303 4458
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Sean D. Connell 

Research Interests

I forecast future environments as an outcome of managment at local - regional scales.  This research necessarily centres on the influence of humans on consumers (e.g. fishing & trophic changes), producers (e.g. nutrient-driven change) and their interaction with climate (e.g. ocean acidification). My study system is the subtidal ecology of kelp forests across temperate Australia. 

To progress, I have needed to reconcile conflicting perspectives across the continent, and interface this knowledge across biogeographic boundaries (i.e. regional differences in biological organisation and their ecologies; MacroEcology).  In collaboration with coastal mangers, we have developed more realistic perspectives on Australian coastal policy, and assisted future efforts by recognising our past environments.  


 

Selected publications - as progression of work:

THE MAINTENANCE & DISRUPTION OF SUBTIDAL HABITAT 

INTRODUCTION

METHODS

RESULTS 
   Patterns of habitat: local through biogeographic scales

   Maintenance of natural patterns: causes

   Disruption by humans: causes & consequences

DISCUSSION

   Acknowledgements

I thank those who shared their time with me under sea-by-day & swag-by-night.  It is reassuring that government has engaged us with their policy development.  I hope these efforts benefit our collective understanding and enjoyment of the land and sea. 

 

Contact Information:

Telephone +61 8 830 36125
Email sean.connell@adelaide.edu.au
Fax +61 8 830 34364