[ECOLOG-L] PhD opportunities in Sydney, Australia

[Ana Bugnot]

Ph.D. positions available for large oyster restoration project in the Sydney 
region

Large oyster reefs historically characterised estuaries on the South-East coast 
of Australia. These reefs played crucial roles in estuaries by filtering water, 
providing habitat for fish and invertebrates and protecting shoreline 
ecosystems. Nowadays, subtidal oyster reefs are mostly absent in the area due 
to human factors, including the harvesting of shells and live oysters since the 
18th century.

The Sydney Harbour Research Program (SHRP) at SIMS, in collaboration with The 
University of Sydney, has secured two research grants for the restoration of 
subtidal oyster reefs around Sydney. This project aims to understand how 
re-introducing depleted oyster reefs can accelerate the rehabilitation of 
contaminated urban estuaries, enhance biodiversity and provide shoreline 
protection. The project is led by A/Prof. Paul Gribben (University of New South 
Wales & SIMS - Sydney Harbour Research Program), Prof. Ross Coleman (University 
of Sydney & SIMS), A/Prof. Ana Vila Concejo (University of Sydney & SIMS), Dr 
Katie Dafforn (Macquarie University & SIMS - SHRP), A/Prof. Will Figueira 
(University of Sydney & SIMS - SHRP) and Dr Ana Bugnot (University of Sydney & 
SIMS - SHRP).



We are inviting expressions of interest from outstanding students that wish to 
do a Ph.D. in the areas of:

- Biodiversity and species introductions

- Estuary function (nutrient cycling)

- Sediment microbial communities

- Habitat complexity and use by fish

- Geomorphology, sediment transport and wave propagation



The project aims to solve pressing ecological issues using fundamental 
ecological concepts and procedures. Successful candidates will have the 
fantastic opportunity to work on a broad, multi-disciplinary collaboration 
including multiple academic institutions, the NSW Department of Primary 
Industries - Fisheries, the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage and The 
Nature Conservancy.
Suitable candidates will have a First-class hons or equivalent and be 
competitive for APA or international equivalent. Interested candidates should 
contact Dr Ana Bugnot 
(ana.bug...@sydney.edu.au<mailto:ana.bug...@sydney.edu.au>), specifying topic 
of interest and including CV and academic transcripts.


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Dr Ana B Bugnot
Research Associate
School of Life and Environmental Sciences
The University of Sydney

Program Manager
Sydney Harbour Research Program
Sydney Institute of Marine Science
ana.bug...@sydney.edu.au<mailto:ana.bug...@sydney.edu.au>

[ECOLOG-L] ICMB 2016 - Late-breaking poster submissions and Early Bird deadline

[Ana Bugnot]

Dear Colleagues,
ICMB 2016 is shaping to be a great conference. Great turn-up and Sydney’s 
summer, what can go wrong? So, if you missed the abstract submission deadline, 
don’t panic. We are pleased to announce the opening of the late-breaking poster 
submissions. Please, go to 
www.marinebioinvasions.info/call_for_abstracts
 and submit your poster abstract until November 30th.
Also, don’t forget to register this week. Early Bird registration closes this 
Friday October 16th.
Looking forward to welcoming you all in Sydney,
Graeme and Emma
ICMB 2016 - Co-chair Organising Committee
Twitter - @ICMB2016
www.marinebioinvasions.info

Sponsored by:

Cawthorn Institute (www.cawthron.org.nz)
CEBRA (http://cebra.unimelb.edu.au)
Ministry for primary Industry, NZ (www.mpi.govt.nz)
PICES (www.pices.int)
NIWA (www.niwa.co.nz)
FrogWeb Works (www.frogwebworks.co.nz)
UNSW (www.bees.unsw.edu.au)
SIMS (http://sims.org.au)

[ECOLOG-L] DEADLINE EXTENDED: ICMB 2016 abstract submission - last week

[Ana Bugnot]

9th ICMB, Sydney, January 2016 - abstract submission closing Friday August 21
Dear Colleagues,
In response to numerous requests, the closing date for abstract submission had 
been extended to the 21st August 2015. We encourage all those interested in 
speaking or presenting a poster at the conference to submit an abstract as soon 
as possible before the 21st August. To submit an abstract or register, please 
go to www.marinebioinvasions.infohttp://www.marinebioinvasions.info. 
Early-bird registrations close October 16.
Kind regards
Emma and Graeme
Sent on Behalf of the Conference Chairs - Emma Johnston  Graeme Inglis
Twitter - @ICMB2016https://twitter.com/ICMB2016
www.marinebioinvasions.infohttp://www.marinebioinvasions.info
Sponsored by:

Cawthorn Institute (www.cawthron.org.nzhttp://www.cawthron.org.nz)
FrogWeb Works (www.frogwebworks.co.nzhttp://www.frogwebworks.co.nz)
PICES (www.pices.inthttp://www.pices.int)
CEBRA (http://cebra.unimelb.edu.au)
NIWA (www.niwa.co.nzhttp://www.niwa.co.nz)
UNSW (www.bees.unsw.edu.auhttp://www.bees.unsw.edu.au)
SIMS (http://sims.org.au)


Dr Ana B Bugnot
Applied Marine and Estuarine Ecology
School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences
University of New South Wales, Sydney 2052 NSW Australia
Ph: 61 2 9385 3664

[ECOLOG-L] REMINDER: ICMB 2016 abstract submission - last week

[Ana Bugnot]

9th ICMB, Sydney, January 2016 - abstract submission closing Friday August 7
Dear Colleagues,
Abstract submissions for the 9th International Conference on Marine 
Bioinvasions close this Friday, August 7. To submit an abstract or register, 
please go to www.marinebioinvasions.infohttp://www.marinebioinvasions.info. 
Early-bird registrations close October 16.
Kind regards
Emma and Graeme
Sent on Behalf of the Conference Chairs - Emma Johnston  Graeme Inglis
Twitter - @ICMB2016https://twitter.com/ICMB2016
www.marinebioinvasions.infohttp://www.marinebioinvasions.info
Sponsored by:

Cawthorn Institute (www.cawthron.org.nzhttp://www.cawthron.org.nz)
FrogWeb Works (www.frogwebworks.co.nzhttp://www.frogwebworks.co.nz)
PICES (www.pices.inthttp://www.pices.int)
CEBRA (http://cebra.unimelb.edu.au)
NIWA (www.niwa.co.nzhttp://www.niwa.co.nz)
UNSW (www.bees.unsw.edu.auhttp://www.bees.unsw.edu.au)
SIMS (http://sims.org.au)


Dr Ana B Bugnot
Applied Marine and Estuarine Ecology
School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences
University of New South Wales, Sydney 2052 NSW Australia
Ph: 61 2 9385 3664

[ECOLOG-L] ICMB 2016 - Open for registration and abstract submission

[Ana Bugnot]

9th ICMB, Sydney, 19-21 January - Open for registration and abstract submission
Dear Colleagues,
It is our pleasure to announce that registration is now open for the 9th 
International Conference on Marine Bioinvasions. For more information, or to 
register or submit an abstract, please go to 
www.marinebioinvasions.infohttp://www.marinebioinvasions.info. Abstract 
submissions close August 7. Early-bird registrations close October 16.
We look forward to see you all in January!
Regards
Emma and Graeme
Conference Chairs - Emma Johnston  Graeme Inglis
Twitter - @ICMB2016https://twitter.com/ICMB2016
www.marinebioinvasions.infohttp://www.marinebioinvasions.info
Sponsored by:

Cawthorn Institute (www.cawthron.org.nzhttp://www.cawthron.org.nz)
FrogWeb Works (www.frogwebworks.co.nzhttp://www.frogwebworks.co.nz)
PICES (www.pices.inthttp://www.pices.int)
CEBRA (http://cebra.unimelb.edu.au)
NIWA (www.niwa.co.nzhttp://www.niwa.co.nz)
UNSW (www.bees.unsw.edu.auhttp://www.bees.unsw.edu.au)
SIMS (http://sims.org.au)

[ECOLOG-L] ICMB 2016 - Abstract submission

[Ana Bugnot]

Dear Colleagues,
Abstract submission for the 9th International Conference on Marine Bioinvasions 
is now open until August 7th 2015. The themes and sessions are:
Themes:
Advances in risk assessment for invasive species
How invaders get around - invasion pathways and their management
Responses of invaders to changing global environments
Impacts of invaders on native ecosystems

Sessions:
Invader ecology
Biotic resistance
Management and eradication
Vectors and propagule pressure
Urbanized estuaries and coasts
Native species restoration
Marine pest surveillance
Genetics of invasions
Invasions in industry
Climate-mediated range expansions
For more information, go to 
www.marinebioinvasions.infohttp://www.marinebioinvasions.info.
Regards
Emma and Graeme
Sent on Behalf of the Conference Chairs - Emma Johnston  Graeme Inglis
Twitter - @ICMB2016
www.marinebioinvasions.infohttp://www.marinebioinvasions.info

Sponsored by:

FrogWeb Works (www.frogwebworks.co.nzhttp://www.frogwebworks.co.nz)
PICES (www.pices.inthttp://www.pices.int)
CEBRA (http://cebra.unimelb.edu.au)
NIWA (www.niwa.co.nzhttp://www.niwa.co.nz)
UNSW (www.bees.unsw.edu.auhttp://www.bees.unsw.edu.au)
SIMS (http://sims.org.au)



Dr Ana B Bugnot
Applied Marine and Estuarine Ecology
School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences
University of New South Wales, Sydney 2052 NSW Australia
Ph: 61 2 9385 3664