
Overview
Background
Professor Lovelock's research focusses on the influence of environmental change, including climate change, on the ecology of coastal and marine plant communities and in providing knowledge to underpin conservation and restoration of these ecosystems now and in the future.
Availability
- Professor Catherine Lovelock is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Research interests
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Ecology of coastal wetlands
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"Blue Carbon"
Works
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2024
Journal Article
Lessons learned on the feasibility of coastal wetland restoration for blue carbon and co-benefits in Australia
Hagger, Valerie, Stewart-Sinclair, Phoebe, Rossini, Renee Anne, Adame, Maria Fernanda, Glamore, William, Lavery, Paul, Waltham, Nathan J. and Lovelock, Catherine E. (2024). Lessons learned on the feasibility of coastal wetland restoration for blue carbon and co-benefits in Australia. Journal of Environmental Management, 369 122287, 122287. doi: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.122287
2024
Journal Article
The role of blue carbon in reversing mangrove degradation trends in Mexico
Adame, M. F., Troche-Souza, C., Santini, N. S., Acosta-Velázquez, J., Vázquez-Lule, A., Villarreal-Rosas, J., Worthington, T., Andradi-Brown, D. and Lovelock, C. E. (2024). The role of blue carbon in reversing mangrove degradation trends in Mexico. Biological Conservation, 298 110775, 110775. doi: 10.1016/j.biocon.2024.110775
2024
Journal Article
Juvenile mangrove growth is restricted by belowground competition with mature tree roots
Hill, Jack W., Bennion, Vicki, Cunningham, Emer T., Dwyer, John M. and Lovelock, Catherine E. (2024). Juvenile mangrove growth is restricted by belowground competition with mature tree roots. Bulletin of Marine Science. doi: 10.5343/bms.2024.0016
2024
Journal Article
A roadmap to coastal and marine ecological restoration in Australia
Saunders, Megan I., Cannard, Toni, Fischer, Mibu, Sheppard, Marian, Twomey, Alice, Morris, Rebecca, Bishop, Melanie J., Mayer-Pinto, Mariana, Malcolm, Fiona, Vozzo, Maria, Steven, Andy, Swearer, Stephen E., Lovelock, Catherine E., Pomeroy, Andrew W. M., McLeod, Ian and Waltham, Nathan J. (2024). A roadmap to coastal and marine ecological restoration in Australia. Environmental Science and Policy, 159 103808, 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.envsci.2024.103808
2024
Journal Article
Governance of coastal wetlands: beyond the community conservation paradigm
de Oliveira, Mayara, Morrison, Tiffany, O'Brien, Katherine R. and Lovelock, Catherine E. (2024). Governance of coastal wetlands: beyond the community conservation paradigm. Ocean and Coastal Management, 255 107253, 1-15. doi: 10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2024.107253
2024
Journal Article
Forest zone and root compartments outweigh long-term nutrient enrichment in structuring arid mangrove root microbiomes
Hsiao, Valerie, Erazo, Natalia G., Reef, Ruth, Lovelock, Catherine and Bowman, Jeff (2024). Forest zone and root compartments outweigh long-term nutrient enrichment in structuring arid mangrove root microbiomes. Frontiers in Forests and Global Change, 7 1336037, 1-17. doi: 10.3389/ffgc.2024.1336037
2024
Journal Article
Mangrove tree strength estimated with field experiments
Hill, Jack W., Bennion, Vicki and Lovelock, Catherine E. (2024). Mangrove tree strength estimated with field experiments. Ecological Engineering, 203 107259. doi: 10.1016/j.ecoleng.2024.107259
2024
Journal Article
A standard condition and threat indicator framework for benthic marine and estuarine condition assessment
Cadier, Charles, Blake, Julieanne, Ronan, Mike, Zann, Maria, Accad, Arnon, Ceccarelli, Daniela, Chang, Mary, Diaz-Pulido, Guillermo, Dittmann, Sabine, Doropoulos, Christopher, Fleck, Caitlin, Groves, Paul, Hagger, Valerie, Lovelock, Catherine E., McPherson, Taryn, Saunders, Megan I., Waltham, Nathan J. and Fernanda Adame, Maria (2024). A standard condition and threat indicator framework for benthic marine and estuarine condition assessment. Ecological Indicators, 162 111988. doi: 10.1016/j.ecolind.2024.111988
2024
Journal Article
Blue Carbon Ecosystems: Ocean Heroes in the Fight Against Climate Change
Macreadie, Peter I., Costa, Micheli D. P., Atwood, Trisha B., Friess, Daniel A., Kelleway, Jeffrey J., Kennedy, Hilary, Lovelock, Catherine E., Serrano, Oscar, Davey, Tallulah and Duarte, Carlos M. (2024). Blue Carbon Ecosystems: Ocean Heroes in the Fight Against Climate Change. Frontiers for Young Minds, 12. doi: 10.3389/frym.2024.1319691
2024
Journal Article
All tidal wetlands are blue carbon ecosystems
Adame, Maria Fernanda, Kelleway, Jeff, Krauss, Ken W., Lovelock, Catherine E., Adams, Janine B., Trevathan-Tackett, Stacey M., Noe, Greg, Jeffrey, Luke, Ronan, Mike, Zann, Maria, Carnell, Paul E., Iram, Naima, Maher, Damien T., Murdiyarso, Daniel, Sasmito, Sigit, Tran, Da B., Dargusch, Paul, Kauffman, J. Boone and Brophy, Laura (2024). All tidal wetlands are blue carbon ecosystems. BioScience, 74 (4), 253-268. doi: 10.1093/biosci/biae007
2024
Journal Article
Nitrogen loading resulting from major floods and sediment resuspension to a large coastal embayment
Grinham, Alistair, Costantini, Tony, Deering, Nathaniel, Jackson, Cameron, Klein, Carissa, Lovelock, Catherine, Pandolfi, John, Eyal, Gal, Linde, Michael, Dunbabin, Matthew, Duncan, Brendon, Hutley, Nicholas, Byrne, Ilha, Wilson, Craig and Albert, Simon (2024). Nitrogen loading resulting from major floods and sediment resuspension to a large coastal embayment. Science of the Total Environment, 918 170646, 170646. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170646
2024
Journal Article
The Global Biodiversity Framework’s ecosystem restoration target requires more clarity and careful legal interpretation
Bell-James, Justine, Foster, Rose, Shumway, Nicole, Lovelock, Catherine E., Villarreal-Rosas, Jaramar, Brown, Christopher J., Andradi-Brown, Dominic A., Saunders, Megan I., Waltham, Nathan J. and Fitzsimons, James A. (2024). The Global Biodiversity Framework’s ecosystem restoration target requires more clarity and careful legal interpretation. Nature Ecology and Evolution, 8 (5), 840-841. doi: 10.1038/s41559-024-02389-6
2024
Journal Article
Current extent and future opportunities for living shorelines in Australia
Morris, Rebecca L., Campbell-Hooper, Erin, Waters, Elissa, Bishop, Melanie J., Lovelock, Catherine E., Lowe, Ryan J., Strain, Elisabeth M.A., Boon, Paul, Boxshall, Anthony, Browne, Nicola K., Carley, James T., Fest, Benedikt J., Fraser, Matthew W., Ghisalberti, Marco, Gillanders, Bronwyn M., Kendrick, Gary A., Konlechner, Teresa M., Mayer-Pinto, Mariana, Pomeroy, Andrew W.M., Rogers, Abbie A., Simpson, Viveka, Van Rooijen, Arnold A., Waltham, Nathan J. and Swearer, Stephen E. (2024). Current extent and future opportunities for living shorelines in Australia. Science of The Total Environment, 917 170363, 1-15. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170363
2024
Journal Article
Global spatial dataset of mangrove genus distribution in seaward and riverine margins
Twomey, Alice and Lovelock, Catherine (2024). Global spatial dataset of mangrove genus distribution in seaward and riverine margins. Scientific Data, 11 (1) 306, 306. doi: 10.1038/s41597-024-03134-1
2024
Book Chapter
Wastewater pollution impacts on estuarine and marine environments
Wear, Stephanie, Cunningham, Samantha, Feller, Ilka C., Fiorenza, Evan A., Frielaender, Ari, Halpern, Benjamin S., Hirashiki, Claire, Lamb, Joleah, Lovelock, Catherine E., McLean, Josette, Nichols, Ross C., Rogers, Ryan, Silliman, Brian, Silva, Denise da Piedade, Tuholske, Cascade, Thurber, Rebecca V. and Wenger, Amelia (2024). Wastewater pollution impacts on estuarine and marine environments. Reference module in earth systems and environmental sciences. (pp. 434-466) edited by Daniel Baird and Michael Elliott. London, United Kingdom: Academic Press. doi: 10.1016/b978-0-323-90798-9.00084-6
2024
Journal Article
Planning hydrological restoration of coastal wetlands: key model considerations and solutions
Twomey, Alice J., Nunez, Karinna, Carr, Joel A., Crooks, Steve, Friess, Daniel A., Glamore, William, Orr, Michelle, Reef, Ruth, Rogers, Kerrylee, Waltham, Nathan J. and Lovelock, Catherine E. (2024). Planning hydrological restoration of coastal wetlands: key model considerations and solutions. Science of The Total Environment, 915 169881, 169881. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.169881
2024
Journal Article
Feasibility of habitat restoration under multidisciplinary constraints
Piccolo, Renee L., Brown, Christopher J., Friess, Daniel A., Lovelock, Catherine E., Brown, Benjamin M., Buelow, Christina and Saunders, Megan I. (2024). Feasibility of habitat restoration under multidisciplinary constraints. Ocean and Coastal Management, 249 106977. doi: 10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2023.106977
2024
Journal Article
Deconstructing the mangrove carbon cycle: gains, transformation, and losses
Adame, M. F., Cormier, N., Taillardat, P., Iram, N., Rovai, A., Sloey, T. M., Yando, E. S., Blanco-Libreros, J. F., Arnaud, M., Jennerjahn, T., Lovelock, C. E., Friess, D., Reithmaier, G. M.S., Buelow, C. A., Muhammad-Nor, S. M., Twilley, R. R. and Ribeiro, R. A. (2024). Deconstructing the mangrove carbon cycle: gains, transformation, and losses. Ecosphere, 15 (3) e4806, 1-23. doi: 10.1002/ecs2.4806
2024
Journal Article
Global impacts of introduced ungulates on wetland carbon and biodiversity: a review
Rowland, Phebe I. and Lovelock, Catherine E. (2024). Global impacts of introduced ungulates on wetland carbon and biodiversity: a review. Biological Conservation, 290 110432. doi: 10.1016/j.biocon.2023.110432
2024
Journal Article
Mangrove species found in contrasting environments show differing phytohormonal responses to variation in soil bulk density
Ola, Anne, Dodd, Ian C., Albacete, Alfonso, Xiong, Yanmei, Rasmussen, Amanda, De Diego, Nuria and Lovelock, Catherine E. (2024). Mangrove species found in contrasting environments show differing phytohormonal responses to variation in soil bulk density. Plant and Soil, 500 (1-2), 1-14. doi: 10.1007/s11104-024-06490-4
Funding
Current funding
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Supervision
Availability
- Professor Catherine Lovelock is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Marine and coastal restoration - feasibility, benefits, and risks under climate change
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Alice Twomey
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Doctor Philosophy
The potential for mitigation and adaptation in Western Australian coastal wetlands
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr John Dwyer
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Doctor Philosophy
Mangrove tree architecture and ecosystem function
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr John Dwyer
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Doctor Philosophy
Contribution of accretion in restored wetlands to carbon capture
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr John Dwyer, Dr Alice Twomey
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Doctor Philosophy
Mangrove tree architecture and ecosystem function
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr John Dwyer
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Doctor Philosophy
Influence of climate change on restoration for blue carbon
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Management of feral pigs for improvements in biodiversity and ecosystem services of wetlands
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Marine and coastal restoration - feasibility, benefits, and risks under climate change
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Alice Twomey
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Doctor Philosophy
Contribution of accretion in restored wetlands to carbon capture
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr John Dwyer, Dr Alice Twomey
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Doctor Philosophy
Activating Blue Carbon
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Management of feral pigs for improvements in biodiversity and ecosystem services of wetlands
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Evaluating governances of coastal wetlands in Australia and Brazil: Variation in polycentric governance and the distribution of power
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kate O'Brien
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Doctor Philosophy
Opportunities for blue carbon and biodiversity with ecological restoration in South East Queensland
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Trait-based assembly of Australian subtropical rainforest tree communities
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr John Dwyer
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Doctor Philosophy
Coastal connectivity for conservation
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Daniel Dunn, Professor Anthony Richardson
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Doctor Philosophy
Trait-based assembly of Australian subtropical rainforest tree communities
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr John Dwyer
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Doctor Philosophy
How will Australia's subtropical rainforests respond to climate change?
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr John Dwyer
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Evaluating governances of coastal wetlands in Australia and Brazil: Variation in polycentric governance and the distribution of power
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kate O'Brien
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Restoration of marine coastal environments for climate change adaptation and mitigation
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Carissa Klein
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Ecological succession and accumulation of blue carbon in mangrove plantations of the Bangladesh Delta
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ammar Abdul Aziz
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
The Roots of Blue Carbon: Effects of physical soil properties on root growth and carbon sequestration in mangrove forests.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Susanne Schmidt
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Biogeomorphic evolution of modern mangrove forests in wave- and river-dominated estuaries: opportunists or agents of geomorphic change?
Principal Advisor
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Variations in carbon storage and sequestration in intertidal wetlands
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor D Lockington
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Mangrove forest responses to environmental change in Indonesia
Principal Advisor
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Arid zone estuaries: nekton and trophic connectivity over heterogeneous landscapes.
Principal Advisor
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2010
Doctor Philosophy
Macroalgal-herbivore interactions: the roles of algal tolerance, patterns of herbivory and nutrient availability
Principal Advisor
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2010
Doctor Philosophy
Relating resource availability and herbivore escape opportunity to plant community invasibility: Creating integrated strategies to manage Alternanthera philoxeroides and Phyla canescens
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Susanne Schmidt
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Historical ecology of recreational fisheries in Queensland, Australia (1866-1984): catch rates, spatial development, and species population trends
Associate Advisor
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Sustainability pathways for coastal aquaculture in Southeast Asia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ammar Abdul Aziz
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Latitudinal patterns of maternal investment, maternal provisioning, and performance of coral offspring
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Eugenia Nijgh de Sampayo Garrido
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Bottlenecks of coral recruitment on degraded reefs
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Peter Mumby
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Evaluating trade-offs between quantitative and qualitative protected area objectives
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Hugh Possingham
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
The dynamics of coral-algal interactions on coral reef ecosystems
Associate Advisor
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Algal dynamics on coral reefs: a study of macroalgal traits and growth strategies of Lobophora J. Agardh (Dictyotales, Phaephyceae)
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Peter Mumby
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Dynamics of carbon storage in subtropical seagrass meadows
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Peter Mumby
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Ecological drivers of Halimeda abundance and its implication for the carbonate production of coral reefs
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Peter Mumby
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Characterisation of the Light Environment and Biophysical Parameters of Seagrass Using Remote Sensing
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Stuart Phinn, Associate Professor Chris Roelfsema
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Optimisation of microalgal growth conditions for production of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
Associate Advisor
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
The effects of nutrient enrichment on the mangrove macrofauna of Moreton bay, Queensland
Associate Advisor
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Combined effects of temperature and herbicides on symbiont-bearing calcifying reef organisms
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jochen Mueller
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
The role of the Eastern Australian Current in the recruitment of tropical fish species on temperate reefs
Associate Advisor
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Human impact recorded in sediment cores from estuarine environments - an example from Moreton Bay, southeast Queensland, Australia
Associate Advisor
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2010
Doctor Philosophy
Blooms of the toxic cyanobacterium Lyngbya majuscula in Moreton Bay: links to anthropogenic nutrients
Associate Advisor
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2007
Doctor Philosophy
DOWNSTREAM EFFECTS OF LAND USE ON THE SHALLOW-WATER BENTHIC MICROALGAL COMMUNITIES IN MORETON BAY, AUSTRALIA AND MAROVO LAGOON, SOLOMON ISLANDS
Associate Advisor
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Enquiries
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- Climate change on the coast
- Coastal zone
- Ecology of coastal plant communities
- Ecosystem metabolism
- Mangrove ecology
- Nutrient enrichment of the coastal zone
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