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Liz is an evolutionary biologist whose research focuses on spatial patterns, genetic diversity, and connectivity of temperate Australian seagrasses. Her current work is centered around understanding genomic diversity and gene expression and how these factors help seagrasses adapt to changing marine environmental conditions, particularly focusing on the large temperate seagrasses of Shark Bay. The outcomes of her research have direct implications for seagrass restoration activities undertaken in partnership with the Malgana Peoples. Broadly, her work contributes to understanding the processes that impact marine connectivity within Australian continental shelf ecosystems and plays a significant role in the development of benthic biodiversity conservation planning and restoration practices. Liz has secured funding for multiple projects, including those aiming to mitigate the impacts of climate change on seagrasses and to assist in the restoration of seagrass meadows in regions like Shark Bay. She has also supervised several graduate students and contributed to understanding the ecological and genetic connectivity of seagrasses. Her academic qualifications include a PhD in Zoology from the University of Western Australia, where her research focused on genetic variation in endangered marsupials.
University of Western Australia • Perth, WA, Australia
Conducting research on seagrass ecology and genetics.
Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions • Perth, WA, Australia
Involved in various research projects related to marine biodiversity and conservation.
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