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18 COASTAL AND MARINE ECOSYSTEMS Research Interests The research done in the Coastal and Marine Ecosystems group (Ross Coleman, Will Figueira and Maria Byrne) involves using experimental and modelling approaches to understand the basis of animal distributions and interactions in coastal systems and how these interact with oceanic phenomena. We are particularly interested in how human impacts… noise, light, contaminants, fishing, urbanisation and conservation modify ecological processes in the sea. Please refer to Dr Figueira’s section for more detail on the projects he would like to lead. My research is directed at understanding the causal basis of why animals adopt certain spatial arrangements and how organisms may behave or modify their physiology as to reduce the chances of being eaten. In saying that though, we fundamentally believe in enabling student research, so if you have an observation you think needs testing… talk to us. Honours projects Students should contact me to discuss particular projects. Associate Professor Ross Coleman Room 101, Edgeworth- David Building A11 T: (02) 9351 2590 E: ross.coleman@sydney. edu.au
TERRESTRIAL ECOLOGY 19 Research Interests The major focus of the Terrestrial Ecology Lab is to explore the factors that influence the distribution and abundance of terrestrial vertebrates. This research is inherently fascinating because it allows us to uncover and explain the causes of many intriguing patterns of vertebrate distributions in the Australian fauna. It is also of practical importance because so many species have declined or become extinct with the advent of European settlement, and there is a clear imperative to prevent further losses. Research takes place in a wide range of Australian environments, including forest, woodland, heathland, urban, alpine and arid desert habitats. However, our primary focus in recent years has been to elucidate, by observation and field experiment, the factors that regulate vertebrate diversity in arid Australia. Research on the exceptionally rich communities of small mammals, birds and lizards of this region provides an opportunity to contribute to theoretical debate about the importance of biotic and physical processes in shaping population and species dynamics, and especially to achieve practical conservation and management goals. Professor Chris Dickman Room 321, Heydon- Laurence Building A08 T: (02) 9351 2318 E: chris.dickman@ sydney.edu.au Honours projects Nearly twenty Honours students have contributed to our understanding of desert systems so far, and we always seek more enthusiastic students to take
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