Dr Adam Pope
  Phone   +61 3 556 33404
Email   adam.pope@deakin.edu.au
Position   Research Academic
Campus   Warrnambool
Research grouping   Marine and Freshwater Science

I am interested in the contribution of science to public decision-making, particularly with regard
to environmental matters. Sound, informed specialist input is essential for a positive
environmental future. Such input is also critical for assessing and dealing with current
problems accurately and responsibly. I hope that my contributions in some small way will improve
our human interactions with the rest of the coastal environment.

Research interests

  1. Ecology of estuaries: human influences and environmental management
  2. Seagrass dynamics and responses to physical factors
  3. Coastal zone management and GIS


Career

2006-present - Deakin University
1999-2005 - PhD (Deakin), Consulting (NRS), Teaching (Deakin, Flinders)
1997-1998 - Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries (Tas.)
1996-1997 - Environment Protection Authority (Vic.)
1992-1995 - The Ecology Lab Pty Ltd (NSW)

Key publications

Arundel, H.P., Pope, A.J. & Quinn, G.P. (2009) Victorian Index of Estuary Condition: Recommended themes and measures Report for Dept of Sustainability & Environment Victoria Prepared by School of Life & Environmental Sciences, Deakin University

Barton, J.L., Pope, A.J., Quinn, G.P. and Sherwood, J.E. (2008) Identifying threats to the ecological condition of Victorian estuaries Report for Dept of Sustainability & Environment Victoria Prepared by School of Life & Environmental Sciences, Deakin University

Pope, A., Lind, P., Ierodiaconou, I., Wallis, A., Monk, J. & A. Rattray (2007) Development of a GIS for Coastal and Marine Values of Southwest Victoria Report for Western Coastal Board Prepared by School of Life & Environmental Sciences, Deakin University

Pope, A. & Wynn, K. (2007) Community Estuarine Monitoring Methods Manual EstuaryWatch program Corangamite Catchment Management Authority

Doeg, T and A. Pope (2006) The Adequacy of Using ‘Sustainable Diversion Limits’ as a Guide to Meeting the Environmental Water Needs of Victoria’s Estuaries Prepared for Department of Sustainability and Environment, Vic

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Professional activities

Member: Australian Marine Sciences Association, Australasian Society of Phycology and Botany, Ecological Society of Australia & Estuarine Research Federation



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22nd September 2011