Human impacts on marine and coastal environments: Issues and solutions in complex systems
6 Dec 2016 5:15 PM
Professor Marnie Campbell, Faculty of Science and Engineering
2016 Inaugural Professorial Lecture Series
Professor of Biological Sciences Marnie Campbell is passionate about restoring marine ecosystems.
“I love the beach, coastlines and open oceans, and I’d like these ecosystems to be there for my kin now and in the future,” says Professor Campbell.
Her research focuses on ecosystem restoration, biological introductions, and risk systems within coastal and marine ecosystems. A major part of her research involves taking into account the social drivers of problems to create holistic solutions.
“By expanding beyond natural science to involve human dimensions, we can begin to understand the drivers and then create innovative but also pragmatic solutions,” she says.
“As humans continue to use and enjoy the marine and coastal environment, it is important that we understand the extent of the environmental damage being done and our abilities to prevent and mitigate these impacts.”
Her presentation will use three examples from her research career that illustrate the need to understand the different complexities of marine and coastal conservation issues to create solutions that are fit for purpose.
Professor Campbell’s Inaugural Professorial Lecture will be held at the Academy on Tuesday 6 December starting at 5.15pm. It is free and open to the public. Parking is free after 4.30pm in the University’s Gate 1 carpark.
Tickets: Free and open to the general public