Professor Craig Franklin
Professor

Craig Franklin

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Background

My lab investigates the physiological and behavioural responses of fish, frogs and reptiles to changing environmental conditions including assessing and predicting the impact of human-induced environmental change. A major thrust of this research is within the emerging field of Conservation Physiology. We are particularly interested in the capacity and plasticity of physiological systems (e.g. respiratory, cardiovascular, osmoregulatory, digestive and musculo-skeletal) to compensate and maintain performance under changing environmental conditions.

We combine lab-based experimental studies with fieldwork, and take an integrative approach that utilises ecological, behavioural, physiological and genomic methodologies. In the field we utilise remote sensing technology (acoustic and satellite telemetry, archival tags) to investigate the movement patterns and behaviours of animals in relation to environmental conditions.

Current projects include:

  • assessing the effects of increasing temperatures on sharks, frogs, turtles and crocodiles;
  • determining the physiological basis for the impact of increasing UV-B radiation on frogs;
  • diving behaviour and physiology of freshwater turtles and crocodiles;
  • acoustic and satellite tracking of sharks, turtles and crocodiles in Queensland;
  • regulation of physiological function in aestivating frogs

Availability

Professor Craig Franklin is:
Not available for supervision
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Fields of research

Animal physiological ecology Animal structure and function Biological Sciences Climate change impacts and adaptation Ecology Environmental Sciences Vertebrate biology Zoology

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours) of Science (Advanced), University of Canterbury
  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Canterbury

Search Professor Craig Franklin’s works on UQ eSpace

427 works between 1985 and 2025
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2011

Journal Article

Does simultaneous UV-B exposure enhance the lethal and sub-lethal effects of aquatic hypoxia on developing anuran embryos and larvae?

Bernal, Manuel Hernando, Alton, Lesley A., Cramp, Rebecca L. and Franklin, Craig E. (2011). Does simultaneous UV-B exposure enhance the lethal and sub-lethal effects of aquatic hypoxia on developing anuran embryos and larvae?. Journal of Comparative Physiology B, 181 (7), 973-980. doi: 10.1007/s00360-011-0581-3

Does simultaneous UV-B exposure enhance the lethal and sub-lethal effects of aquatic hypoxia on developing anuran embryos and larvae?

2011

Journal Article

A small increase in UV-B increases the susceptibility of tadpoles to predation

Alton, Lesley A., Wilson, Robbie S. and Franklin, Craig E. (2011). A small increase in UV-B increases the susceptibility of tadpoles to predation. Proceedings of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences, 278 (1718), 2575-2583. doi: 10.1098/rspb.2010.2368

A small increase in UV-B increases the susceptibility of tadpoles to predation

2011

Journal Article

Branchial osmoregulation in the euryhaline bull shark, Carcharhinus leucas: A molecular analysis of ion transporters

Reilly, Beau D., Cramp, Rebecca L., Wilson, Jonathan M., Campbell, Hamish A. and Franklin, Craig E. (2011). Branchial osmoregulation in the euryhaline bull shark, Carcharhinus leucas: A molecular analysis of ion transporters. The Journal of Experimental Biology, 214 (17), 2883-2895. doi: 10.1242/jeb.058156

Branchial osmoregulation in the euryhaline bull shark, Carcharhinus leucas: A molecular analysis of ion transporters

2011

Journal Article

Elucidating the responses and role of the cardiovascular system in crocodilians during diving: Fifty years on from the work of C.G. Wilber

Axelsson, Michael and Franklin, Craig E. (2011). Elucidating the responses and role of the cardiovascular system in crocodilians during diving: Fifty years on from the work of C.G. Wilber. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology A-Molecular & Integrative Physiology, 160 (1), 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.cbpa.2011.05.015

Elucidating the responses and role of the cardiovascular system in crocodilians during diving: Fifty years on from the work of C.G. Wilber

2011

Journal Article

Striped marsh frog (Limnodynastes peronii) tadpoles do not acclimate metabolic performance to thermal variability

Niehaus, Amanda C., Wilson, Robbie S., Seebacher, Frank and Franklin, Craig E. (2011). Striped marsh frog (Limnodynastes peronii) tadpoles do not acclimate metabolic performance to thermal variability. Journal of Experimental Biology, 214 (11), 1965-1970. doi: 10.1242/jeb.054478

Striped marsh frog (Limnodynastes peronii) tadpoles do not acclimate metabolic performance to thermal variability

2011

Journal Article

Physiology of invasion: Cane toads are constrained by thermal effects on physiological mechanisms that support locomotor performance

Seebacher, Frank and Franklin, Craig E. (2011). Physiology of invasion: Cane toads are constrained by thermal effects on physiological mechanisms that support locomotor performance. The Journal of Experimental Biology, 214 (9), 1437-1444. doi: 10.1242/jeb.053124

Physiology of invasion: Cane toads are constrained by thermal effects on physiological mechanisms that support locomotor performance

2011

Journal Article

Fish mucous cocoons: The ‘mosquito nets’ of the sea

Grutter, Alexandra S., Rumney, Jennifer G., Sinclair-Taylor, Tane, Waldie, Peter and Franklin, Craig E. (2011). Fish mucous cocoons: The ‘mosquito nets’ of the sea. Biology Letters, 7 (2), 292-294. doi: 10.1098/rsbl.2010.0916

Fish mucous cocoons: The ‘mosquito nets’ of the sea

2010

Conference Publication

Diving through the thermal window: Implications for a warming world

Campbell, Hamish A., Dwyer, Ross G., Gordos, Matthew and Franklin, Craig E. (2010). Diving through the thermal window: Implications for a warming world. London: The Royal Society. doi: 10.1098/rspb.2010.0902

Diving through the thermal window: Implications for a warming world

2010

Journal Article

Preface: Ecology meets physiology: A Gordon Grigg festschrift

Beard, Lyn, Lunney, Daniel, McCallum, Hamish and Franklin, Craig (2010). Preface: Ecology meets physiology: A Gordon Grigg festschrift. Australian Zoologist, 35 (2)

Preface: Ecology meets physiology: A Gordon Grigg festschrift

2010

Journal Article

Enzyme activity in the aestivating Green-striped burrowing frog (Cyclorana alboguttata)

Mantle, Beth L., Guderley, Helga, Hudson, Nicholas J. and Franklin, Craig E. (2010). Enzyme activity in the aestivating Green-striped burrowing frog (Cyclorana alboguttata). Journal of Comparative Physiology B-biochemical Systemic And Environmental Physiology, 180 (7), 1033-1043. doi: 10.1007/s00360-010-0471-0

Enzyme activity in the aestivating Green-striped burrowing frog (Cyclorana alboguttata)

2010

Journal Article

Estuarine crocodiles ride surface currents to facilitate long-distance travel

Campbell, Hamish A., Watts, Matthew E., Sullivan, Scott, Read, Mark A., Choukroun, Severine, Irwin, Steve R. and Franklin, Craig E. (2010). Estuarine crocodiles ride surface currents to facilitate long-distance travel. Journal of Animal Ecology, 79 (5), 955-964. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2656.2010.01709.x

Estuarine crocodiles ride surface currents to facilitate long-distance travel

2010

Journal Article

Hormone-dependent dissociation of blood flow and secretion rate in the lingual salt glands of the estuarine crocodile, Crocodylus porosus

Cramp, Rebecca L., De Vries, Inga, Anderson, W. Gary and Franklin, Craig E. (2010). Hormone-dependent dissociation of blood flow and secretion rate in the lingual salt glands of the estuarine crocodile, Crocodylus porosus. Journal of Comparative Physiology B. Biochemical, Systematic and Environmental Physiology, 180 (6), 825-834. doi: 10.1007/s00360-010-0464-z

Hormone-dependent dissociation of blood flow and secretion rate in the lingual salt glands of the estuarine crocodile, Crocodylus porosus

2010

Journal Article

Environmental and ecological factors influencing dive behaviour in the freshwater snake Acrochordus arafurae: A field-based telemetric study

Pratt, Kirstin L., Campbell, Hamish A., Watts, Matthew E. and Franklin, Craig E. (2010). Environmental and ecological factors influencing dive behaviour in the freshwater snake Acrochordus arafurae: A field-based telemetric study. Marine and Freshwater Research, 61 (5), 560-567. doi: 10.1071/MF09194

Environmental and ecological factors influencing dive behaviour in the freshwater snake Acrochordus arafurae: A field-based telemetric study

2010

Journal Article

Temperature independence of aquatic oxygen uptake in an air-breathing ectotherm and the implications for dive duration

Pratt, Kirstin L. and Franklin, Craig E. (2010). Temperature independence of aquatic oxygen uptake in an air-breathing ectotherm and the implications for dive duration. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology - Part A: Molecular & Integrative Physiology, 156 (1), 42-45. doi: 10.1016/j.cbpa.2009.12.009

Temperature independence of aquatic oxygen uptake in an air-breathing ectotherm and the implications for dive duration

2010

Journal Article

Activity, abundance, distribution and expression of Na+/K+-ATPase in the salt glands of Crocodylus porosus following chronic saltwater acclimation

Cramp, Rebecca L., Hudson, Nicholas J. and Franklin, Craig E. (2010). Activity, abundance, distribution and expression of Na+/K+-ATPase in the salt glands of Crocodylus porosus following chronic saltwater acclimation. Journal of Experimental Biology, 213 (8), 1301-1308. doi: 10.1242/jeb.039305

Activity, abundance, distribution and expression of Na+/K+-ATPase in the salt glands of Crocodylus porosus following chronic saltwater acclimation

2010

Journal Article

The importance of the cloacal bursae as the primary site of aquatic respiration in the freshwater turtle, Elseya albagula

FitzGibbon, Sean I. and Franklin, Craig E. (2010). The importance of the cloacal bursae as the primary site of aquatic respiration in the freshwater turtle, Elseya albagula. Australian Zoologist, 35 (2), 276-282. doi: 10.7882/AZ.2010.016

The importance of the cloacal bursae as the primary site of aquatic respiration in the freshwater turtle, Elseya albagula

2010

Journal Article

Damage to the gills and integument of Litoria fallax larvae (Amphibia: Anura) associated with ionoregulatory disturbance at low pH

Meyer, Edward A., Cramp, Rebecca L. and Franklin, Craig E. (2010). Damage to the gills and integument of Litoria fallax larvae (Amphibia: Anura) associated with ionoregulatory disturbance at low pH. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology - Part A: Molecular & Integrative Physiology, 155 (2), 164-171. doi: 10.1016/j.cbpa.2009.10.032

Damage to the gills and integument of Litoria fallax larvae (Amphibia: Anura) associated with ionoregulatory disturbance at low pH

2010

Journal Article

Risk of predation enhances the lethal effects of UV-B in amphibians

Alton, L.A., Wilson, R.S. and Franklin, C.E. (2010). Risk of predation enhances the lethal effects of UV-B in amphibians. Global Change Biology, 16 (2), 538-545. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2486.2009.02010.x

Risk of predation enhances the lethal effects of UV-B in amphibians

2010

Journal Article

Ecological and physiological determinants of dive duration in the freshwater crocodile

Campbell, H. A., Sullivan, S., Read, M.A., Gordos, M.A. and Franklin, C.E. (2010). Ecological and physiological determinants of dive duration in the freshwater crocodile. Functional Ecology, 24 (1), 103-111. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2435.2009.01599.x

Ecological and physiological determinants of dive duration in the freshwater crocodile

2010

Conference Publication

Cooler temperaturews increase sensitivity to ultraviolet B radiation in embryos and larvae of the frog Limnodynastes peronii

Van Uitregt, V. O., Wilson, R. S. and Franklin, C. E. (2010). Cooler temperaturews increase sensitivity to ultraviolet B radiation in embryos and larvae of the frog Limnodynastes peronii. Annual Meeting of the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology, Seattle, WA, United States, 3-7 January 2010. Oxford, United Kingdom: Oxford University Press.

Cooler temperaturews increase sensitivity to ultraviolet B radiation in embryos and larvae of the frog Limnodynastes peronii

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2027
    Between a hot place & hypoxia: Quantifying fish-kill risk in inland rivers (ARC Linkage Project administered by The University of Western Australia)
    University of Western Australia
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2031
    Crocodile behaviour and ecology research
    Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors Worldwide Ltd
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2022
    Fish response to chronic hypoxia
    Queensland Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2021
    Between and Hot Place and Hypoxia: Modelling to support climate adaptation of Queensland's inland river waterholes (Qld Department of Environment and Science grant administered by UWA)
    University of Western Australia
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2024
    Future-proofing the salmon farming industry through feeds for thermal tolerance (CRC-P administered by Ridley Agriproducts)
    Ridley AgriProducts Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2024
    Environmental and physiological drivers of immune function in frogs
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2018
    Advanced imaging with wide spectrum molecular, quantitative and morphological applications in biological research
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    Continuous flow isotope ratio mass spectrometer (CF-IRMS) and ancillary preparation systems for carbon, nitrogen and sulfur isotope microanalysis for archaeology, biology, earth and environmental scie
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2019
    Maximising Conservation outcomes for Shark and Ray MPAs
    James Cook University
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2022
    Movement ecology of elasmobranches
    Rio Tinto Aluminium Limited
    Open grant
  • 2017
    Towards a high-throughput metabolic phenotyping capability for production animals and plants
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2022
    Can dietary supplements increase the thermal tolerance of fish?
    Ridley AgriProducts Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2016
    Optimising fishways and environmental water release strategies
    Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority trading as Seqwater
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2019
    Designing effective fish-friendly waterway culverts: integration of hydrodynamics and swimming performance
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2016
    Coping with Climate Change: can diet be used to change the thermal phenotype and improve the immunocompetency of aquaculture species?
    Ridley AgriProducts Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2017
    Extreme acid tolerance: Overcoming the challenges of life at low pH
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2021
    NESP Threatened Species Recovery Hub
    National Environmental Science Program
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2018
    Investigating movement, distribution, abundance and diet to support management objectives for threatened riverine predators in Northern Australia
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2015
    Optimising fishway operations and water storage management regimes - migratory responses to flow
    Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority trading as Seqwater
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2016
    How does the interaction between environmental drivers determine the impact of global change on animals?
    University of Sydney
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2014
    Optimising hydrology and asset management regimes in the Logan and Mary river systems (SEQWater 2013-14 Work Plan Project)
    Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority trading as Seqwater
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2014
    Lungfish Management Plan Research (as part of the amended 2012-2013 Seqwater Work Plan)
    Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority trading as Seqwater
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2014
    Scientific review of the DEHP's estuarine crocodile abundance and distribution data and methodology
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2013
    Integrating acoustic telemetry and predictive modelling to define critical habitats for threatened species in the Mary River, Queensland
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2013
    OzTrack - eResearch Tools for the storage, analysis and visualisation of animal tracking data
    University of Melbourne
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2013
    Swimming Performance of Fish: Applications to Fish Passage Requirements at Man-made Barriers
    UQ Collaboration and Industry Engagement Fund
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2013
    Living in a changing climate: The impacts of temperature during aestivation on burrowing frogs
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2012
    Movement Patterns and behavioural strategies of Estuarine Crocodiles: A long-term remote monitoring study using an underwater acoustic array
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2012
    Predicting the Impact of Damming on the Endangered Mary River Turtle
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2009
    Improving the growth rate and flesh quality of cultured Barramundi: Investigating the effects of temperature, diet, and population
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2009
    Tracking crocodiles in 3-dimensions: A remote monitoring study of movement patterns and diving behaviour
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2011
    The inhibition of muscle disuse atrophy in burrowing frogs
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2005
    The Effect of Development Temperature on Growth and Condition of Barramundi
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2007
    Physiological Thermoregulation and Cardiovascular Function in Reptiles
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2004
    Inhibition Of Muscle Disuse Atrophy In Burrowing Frogs: Role Of Neurotransmission, Endogenous Opiates And Antioxidants
    University of Queensland Research Development Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2004
    Diving behaviour and performance of Elseya sp. from the Burnett River, Queensland
    Queensland Environmental Protection Agency
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2005
    Regulation of salt gland activity in the estuarine crocodile: phenotypic plasticity and control mechanisms.
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2004
    Investigation of the osmoregulatory plasticity in the euryhaline bullshark, Carcharhinus Leucas
    Univerity of St Andrews
    Open grant
  • 2002
    Validation of the use of multiple frequency electrical impedence to assess body condition in wildlife
    University of Queensland Research Development Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2000
    The importance of soil type and cocoon formation in aestivating desert frogs.
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant
  • 1999 - 2001
    Diving Capabilities and Physiology of Cloacal Breathing Turtles: Conservation Implications of Habitat Disturbance
    ARC Australian Research Council (Large grants)
    Open grant
  • 1998
    A filed telemetric study of the diving behaviours and capabilities of the Fitzroy River Turtle
    UQ Foundation
    Open grant
  • 1998
    Cardiovascular dynamics and control during exercise in the saltwater crocodile
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant
  • 1998 - 2000
    Locomotor performance and muscle characteristics of aestivating frogs
    ARC Australian Research Council (Large grants)
    Open grant
  • 1998
    Phenotypic plasticity of plastic responses: the effect of predators on thermal acclimation of locomotor performance in the striped marsh frog
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant
  • 1997 - 1999
    Experimental Conservation Genetics of Rainbowfish
    ARC Australian Research Council (Large grants)
    Open grant
  • 1996
    Cardiovascular physiology of crocodiles
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant
  • 1996 - 1997
    Circulatory Physiology of Antartic Fish
    Quality Funds Round 3
    Open grant
  • 1996
    Morphology and ultrastructure of crocodilian osmoregulatory tissues
    University of Queensland New Staff Research Grant
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Craig Franklin is:
Not available for supervision

Supervision history

Current supervision

Completed supervision

Enquiries

Contact Professor Craig Franklin directly for media enquiries about:

  • Amphibians
  • Antarctica - ecology
  • Climate change
  • Conservation biology
  • Crocodiles
  • Diving
  • Environment and wildlife
  • Evolution - fish and reptiles
  • Fish
  • Frogs
  • Reptiles
  • Sharks
  • Turtles
  • UV radiation

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