The project aim is to contribute to global knowledge on the chronic toxicity of environmental contaminants.
The specific aim is to find out if previously identified persistent pollutants (DDT, DDD, DDE, Aldrin, dieldrin, Cu, Zn, As, and Pb) can cause changes to the proper functioning and development of the endocrine system of the endangered green turtle. Read More....

Analyse how habitat and diet/vegetation alters milk composition in Brushtail possum (Trichosurus vulpecula) from different Tasmanian habitats. Apply this to growth rate of young to observe the importance of this effect in the species.

Supervisors:
A/Prof Sue Jones (UTas)
A/Prof Randy Rose (UTas)
Dr Sarah Munks (DPIW) Read More....

The skink, P. entrecasteauxii provides significant placental nutrition to its embryos. This study will investigate maternal effects on offspring fitness in different environments.

The project has 4 main aims:
1) to identify candidate echidna sex pheromones;
2) to identify variations in pheromone secretions between sexes, reproductive status, body regions and individuals;
3) to understand the role of pheromones in male and female signalling;
4) to determine whether latrines have a role in olfactory communication.

Developing novel and existing technologies to improve current farming, harvesting & live exporting procedures
The aim of the project is to utilise data loggers and develop real-time feedback pulse-oximeter technologies to understand physiological stress in abalone. The end result of which is to improve farming, harvesting and transport procedures ensuring a high quality and healthy product Read More....