Biography and expertise

Biography

Colleen is a PhD candidate with 7+ years of practical experience in coral aquaculture. She is interested in pursuing research that uses the early-life stages of corals to improve reef restoration outcomes. She aims to develop practical solutions that can be readily implemented in larger-scale restoration projects in order to build resilient reef systems.

Colleen’s work contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals

Source: Scopus

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Organisational affiliations

PhD Candidate, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Southern Cross University

Education

Psychology
2004–2007, Bachelor of Science, University of Florida (United States, Gainesville) - UF
Social Psychology
2007–2009, Master of Arts in Liberal Studies(MA, ALM, MLA, MLS or MALS), American University (United States, Washington D.C.) - AU
Marine Ecology
2010–2012, Master of Applied Science(MASc, MAppSc, MApplSc, MASc and MAS), James Cook University (Australia, Townsville) - JCU