BSc Hons, PhD (JCU)

Senior Lecturer

George received his PhD at James Cook Uni., subsequently based at the Uni. of Otago (Postdoc. Fellowship, 1992), Uni. of Western Australia (ARC Postdoc. Fellowship, 1993-95) and James Cook University/University of Tasmania (ARC Research Fellowship 1995-00). He is currently a Snr. Lecturer at IASOS.

Research Interests

Age, growth and population dynamics of squid using statolith-based techniques. Studies on the life cycles, maturation and reproduction of squid. The role of squid in the ecology and food chain in the sub-Antarctic and Antarctic. Tracking marine organisms using acoustic telemetry, including using passive receiver networks to discern movement and habitat usage. Genetics of squid populations. The influence of the physical environment on squid growth and populations. Using squid as ecosystem indicators to help understand the dynamics of climate change and global warming on the marine environment.

Teaching

Involved in the Honours teaching program of IASOS and Antarctic Ecology in the Zoology Department. Supervision of Honours, Masters and PhD students in the field of Marine Biology and Ecology.

Units

• KSA420 - Bachelor of Antarctic Studies with Honours (F/T)
  
• KSA421 - Bachelor of Antarctic Studies with Honours (P/T Semester 1)
  
• KSA507 - Graduate Diploma of Science (Antarctic and Southern Ocean Studies) (F/T)
  
• KSA508 - Graduate Diploma of Science (Antarctic and Southern Ocean Studies) (P/T Sem 1)
  

Selected Publications:

• Jackson, GD, Buxton, MG, George, MJA, 2000, 'The diet of the southern Opah Lampris immaculatus on the Patagonian Shelf: the significance of the squid Moroteuthis ingens and anthropogenic plastic', Mar. Ecol. Prog., Ser. 206, pgs. 261-271
• Jackson, GD, Moltschaniwskyj, NA, 2001, 'Temporal variation in growth rates and reproductive parameters in the small near-shore tropical squid Loliolus noctiluca: is cooler better?', Mar. Ecol. Prog., Ser. 218, pgs. 167-177
• Jackson, GD, Moltschaniwskyj, NA, 2002, 'Spatial and temporal variation in growth rates and maturity in the Indo-Pacific squid Sepioteuthis lessoniana (Cephalopoda: loliginidae)', Marine Biology, 140, pgs. 747-754
• Jackson, GD, O'Dor, RK, 2001, 'Time, space and the ecophysiology of squid growth, life in the fast lane', Vie et Milieu, 51, pgs. 205-215
• Jackson, GD, Domeier, ML, 2003, 'The effects of an extraordinary El niñ/La niña event on the size and growth of the squid Loligo opalescens off Southern California', Marine Biology, 142, pgs. 925-935

Current and Supervised Project/s:

• Tracking squids from embryos to adults - novel approaches and new directions (ARC)
• Fishery biology and population dynamics of the pale octopus (Octopus pallidus)
• Arrow squid – stock variability, fishing techniques, trophic linkages - facing the challenges
• Environmental effects on the biology and ecology of the arrow squid, Nototodarus gouldi in Australian waters.