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Renae Hovey serves as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Western Australia, specializing in Marine Biology and associated fields. She completed her Ph.D. in Marine Ecology at the University of Western Australia in March 2010. Her research primarily focuses on the influence of the ocean's physical and biotic environment on population dynamics and the distribution of marine benthic organisms. Hovey's work integrates biology, spatial ecology, and oceanography, contributing to a mechanistic understanding of marine populations and communities. She has developed expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and statistical modeling to create benthic habitat maps and manage fisheries. Hovey's current research centers on the resilience of marine communities and ecosystem functioning in a changing world, including assessing climate refugia and the ecological impacts of plastics in estuarine systems. In addition to her research, she is actively engaged in community-led seagrass restoration programs, ensuring her work aligns with the priorities of Indigenous communities. Hovey has extensive field experience in various marine habitats and is passionate about undergraduate teaching, contributing significantly to marine science education at her institution.
University of Western Australia • Perth, WA
Program coordinator for Marine Biology major and Master of Marine Biology, with extensive teaching responsibilities across multiple undergraduate and postgraduate units.
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