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Melanie Bishop is a coastal ecologist with over 15 years of experience researching temperate ecosystems in Australia and the USA. Her team's research addresses how ecosystems operate and respond to change, focusing on a wide range of environmental issues including shellfish disease, coastal erosion, nutrient enrichment, invasive species, and marine urban sprawl. Currently, her research emphasizes the development and evaluation of engineering interventions aimed at creating habitats to conserve the native biodiversity of degraded seascapes. She co-leads the green engineering working group for the World Harbour Project's Living Seawalls Program, collaborating closely with the New South Wales oyster industry to assess selective breeding programs designed to aid in the rehabilitation of Australia's critically endangered shellfish reefs. Bishop's research highlights the ecological and economic importance of oysters in fisheries production, water cleanliness, and shoreline stabilization. Her notable achievements include multiple awards for her innovative contributions to biodiversity conservation and sustainable practices.
Macquarie University Marine Research Centre • Sydney, Australia
Leading research in coastal ecology and ecosystem management.
Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).