Dr Daniela Ceccarelli

• Review of existing information
• Preparation of final report
• Collation and revision of collaborator contributions
• Liaison with collaborators
• Report writing and collaboration on peer-reviewed publication

As the Marine Ecologist for the Cook Islands Ridge to Reef program, my roles include:
• Desktop review of Special, Unique Marine Areas and marine bioregions to assist with marine spatial planning in the Cook Islands
• Liaison with government, NGOs, scientists and planners
• Data and referencing management
• Report production

As the Scientific Writer for the IUCN's Samoa-based marine spatial planning program, my roles include:
• Desktop review of designated bioregions and Special, Unique Marine Areas and marine bioregions to assist with marine spatial planning in Samoa
• Liaison with IUCN team
• Data and referencing management
• Report production

My roles include:
• Review of existing technologies/ pilots and new initiatives
• Editorial assistance
• Design and execution of fieldwork
• Liaison with international collaborators
• Presentation of ideas and project results
• Report writing and collaboration on peer-reviewed publication
• Workshop organisation and participation

This project involves repeated surveys of fish and coral communities (with Dr. Zoe Richards) around Lizard Island, every 2-3 years since 2011. My roles include:
• Field survey of fish communities on reefs around Lizard Island
• Planning and field logistics
• Contribution to Lizard Island blog
• Data analysis
• Production of publications

I was contracted by the CSIRO as the fish surveyor on this trip. My roles were:
• Field surveys of coral reef fish to species level, including size
• Biodiversity swims capturing all sighted fish species for species list compilation
• Identification and visual counts of macro-invertebrates
• Photo-transects for benthic community assessment
• Data entry

• Digitisation of benthic photo quadrats (benthic identification)
• Data analysis
• Preparation of multiple survey reports to the Federal Department of the Environment
• Collaboration with James Cook University on coral reef survey methods report

• Several writing projects towards the following goals:
• The economic value of marine and coastal ecosystem services is considered in national development planning
• An Exclusive Economic Zone-wide spatial planning framework that takes into account the results of regional ecosystem-based workshops and provides the basis for aligning national marine and coastal protected area systems with the requirements of ecosystem conservation, allowing further expansion of these systems.
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• Several writing projects towards the following goals:
• The economic value of marine and coastal ecosystem services is considered in national development planning
• An Exclusive Economic Zone-wide spatial planning framework that takes into account the results of regional ecosystem-based workshops and provides the basis for aligning national marine and coastal protected area systems with the requirements of ecosystem conservation, allowing further expansion of these systems.
• Best practices for the management of marine protected areas, including payment for environmental services, and the resulting benefits, are demonstrated at selected sites.
• Tried and tested concepts and instruments for the sustainable management of marine and coastal biodiversity are disseminated regionally and internationally.
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• Participation in meetings and discussions on the prospect of reef restoration on the Great Barrier Reef
• Literature review and knowledge gap identification
• Publication of peer-reviewed paper
• Methods development
• Collaboration with multiple agencies and stakeholders

Coral Reef Biodiversity Advisor to the Tonga Government. My roles included:
• Advice and collaboration on establishment of Special Management Areas in the Vava’u archipelago
• Baseline coral reef survey of fish, macroinvertebrate and benthic communities
• Literature review on Vava’u reefs
• Development of methodology and indicator species
• Extensive field logistics
• Design and prepare training material
• Training of survey team
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Coral Reef Biodiversity Advisor to the Tonga Government. My roles included:
• Advice and collaboration on establishment of Special Management Areas in the Vava’u archipelago
• Baseline coral reef survey of fish, macroinvertebrate and benthic communities
• Literature review on Vava’u reefs
• Development of methodology and indicator species
• Extensive field logistics
• Design and prepare training material
• Training of survey team
• Extensive liaison with government agencies, NGOs and communities
• Data analysis, interpretation and reporting
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My roles included:
• Field logistics and preparation
• UVC surveys of sharks and large fishes using long transects
• Data analysis and reporting

My roles included:
• Literature review
• Data compilation
• Editorial and bibliography

• Compilation of spreadsheet and EndNote library of all available literature on the Coral Sea (Australian, Papua New Guinea, Solomons, Vanuatu and New Caledonia EEZs)
• Summary of research trends in space and time
• Editorial assistance to lead author of major AIMS-CSIRO review on Tropical Marginal Seas, submitted to Annual Reviews of Marine Science
• Lead author on multi-national review team to prepare a peer-reviewed publication on the Coral Sea

Coral reef surveys and reporting on potential impacts of dredge spoil dumping for Gladstone Port Corporation Pty Ltd through Sea Research (June 2012, August 2013)
• Logistics, sampling design and fieldwork
• Analysis and reporting on the condition of reefs in Impact and Control Sites

• Team leader for field survey; logistics and organisation
• Comment on report detailing new methodology
• Implementation of methodology
• Liaising with Customs crew on Ashmore Guardian
• Data preparation and report writing

Baseline Surveys of Keppel Bay.
• Detailed literature review of current data and knowledge
• Design of field sampling methods
• Field surveys
• Data analysis and reporting

• Scientific literature review of knowledge on cetaceans in the North-west Marine Region;
• Summary of values and threats;
• Recommendations for conservation and research; and
• Follow-up media interviews, minor reporting and commentary.

Marine ecologist for fish biodiversity study, contracted by Alofa Tuvalu (http://www.alofatuvalu.tv/) for the Tuvalu Marine Life Project (2010 - 2012)
• Defining the methodology used for assessing fish biodiversity and marine resource stocks (fish and macro-invertebrates)
• Conducting training (classroom and field) on fish and macro-invertebrate stock assessment, in collaboration with Ms. Sandrine Job (New Caledonia) and Alofa Tuvalu local counterparts.
• Assisting in the development… Show more

Marine ecologist for fish biodiversity study, contracted by Alofa Tuvalu (http://www.alofatuvalu.tv/) for the Tuvalu Marine Life Project (2010 - 2012)
• Defining the methodology used for assessing fish biodiversity and marine resource stocks (fish and macro-invertebrates)
• Conducting training (classroom and field) on fish and macro-invertebrate stock assessment, in collaboration with Ms. Sandrine Job (New Caledonia) and Alofa Tuvalu local counterparts.
• Assisting in the development of field material (data sheets, identification sheets, methodology, etc.).
• Leading fieldwork for fish biodiversity and associated habitat assessment
• Conducting marine resource stock assessment
• Management and analysis of field data and preparation of reports and publications
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• Literature review of all research and monitoring ever undertaken in the Coral Sea;
• Summary of major findings;
• Identification of major research and monitoring gaps, and options for filling those gaps;
• The establishment of an Endnote library; and
• Extensive liaison with government and research institutions.

Review of research conducted in all current Commonwealth Marine Protected Areas for DEWHA
• Literature review of all research and monitoring ever undertaken in the current Commonwealth MPA estate;
• Summary of major findings;
• Identification of major research and monitoring gaps, and options for filling those gaps;
• The establishment of an Endnote library; and
• Extensive liaison with government and research institutions.