UQ expert named chief scientist of Great Barrier Reef Foundation – UQ News

Professor Peter Mumby, an ocean scientist at the University of Queensland, was appointed to the position of chief scientist of the Great Barrier Reef Foundation

. Professor Mumby will join the Foundation's International Scientific Advisory Committee.

The Vice Chancellor and President of UQ, Professor Peter Høj, said that this appointment is inspired by the steadfast commitment of the university in research on protection of the Great Barrier Reef

. Through the development of new biocomposite fertilizers that reduce the amount of runoff in our oceans, UQ researchers are working to protect and preserve the natural wonder that is the Great Barrier Reef, "said the professor. Høj

. scientists will be able to provide practical solutions needed for "

" I congratulate Professor Mumby for his appointment and look forward to seeing more research collaborations between UQ and the Great Barrier Reef Foundation.

Professor Mumby said that there was never any collaboration there.

"Australia has advanced science and an immediate appetite to include science in the decision-making process," he said.

"I am very proud to have contributed to the management of the Great Barrier Reef.

The Executive Director of the Great Barrier Reef Foundation, Anna Marsden, said this appointment reinforces the Foundation's long-standing approach to reef protection through scientific activities

. Extensive work experience at the interface of science, management and policy will be invaluable in providing advice on project selection and design Ms. Marsden said:

"This will include projects that will be funded by the recently announced $ 443.3 million Reef Trust Partnership with the Australian Government. "

Professor Mumby has published more than 250 He recently co-authored an article in ScienceAdvances, describing the decreasing ability of the reef to recover from the cumulative effects of threats.

He received a Pew Fellowship in Marine Conservation in 2010, and is also a recipient of the Rosenstiel Award for Excellence in Marine Biology and Fisheries, and the Marsh Award for his contributions to marine conservation. 19659002] Media: UQ Communications, [email protected], +61 7 3365 1120.