Professor Craig Franklin
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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
All (427) Journal Article (346) Book Chapter (5) Conference Publication (34) Book (6) Other Outputs (34) Edited Outputs (2)

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2009

Conference Publication

Diving and digestion - the effect of an elevated metabolic rate on submergence in an aquatic ectotherm

Pratt, K. L., Wilson, R. S., Blomberg, S. P. and Franklin, C. E. (2009). Diving and digestion - the effect of an elevated metabolic rate on submergence in an aquatic ectotherm. Annual Meeting of the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology, Boston, MA, 3-7 January, 2009. United Kingdom: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/icb/icp002

Diving and digestion - the effect of an elevated metabolic rate on submergence in an aquatic ectotherm

2009

Conference Publication

The use of multi-factorial experimental studies in determining the causes of amphibian declines

Alton, Lesley A., Wilson, Robbie S. and Franklin, Craig E. (2009). The use of multi-factorial experimental studies in determining the causes of amphibian declines. Annual Meeting of the Society for Experimental Biology, Glasgow Scotland, 28June-01 July 2009. Philadelphia, PA United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.cbpa.2009.04.521

The use of multi-factorial experimental studies in determining the causes of amphibian declines

2008

Journal Article

Effect of water depth, velocity and temperature on the surfacing frequency of the bimodally respiring turtle Elseya albagula

Storey, E.M., Kayes, S.M., de Vries, I. and Franklin, C. E. (2008). Effect of water depth, velocity and temperature on the surfacing frequency of the bimodally respiring turtle Elseya albagula. Functional Ecology, 22 (5), 840-846. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2435.2008.01431.x

Effect of water depth, velocity and temperature on the surfacing frequency of the bimodally respiring turtle Elseya albagula

2008

Journal Article

Diving behaviour, aquatic respiration and blood respiratory properties: a comparison of hatchling and juvenile Australian turtles

Clark, N.J., Gordos, M.A. and Franklin, C. E. (2008). Diving behaviour, aquatic respiration and blood respiratory properties: a comparison of hatchling and juvenile Australian turtles. Journal of Zoology, 275 (4), 399-406. doi: 10.1111/j.1469-7998.2008.00454.x

Diving behaviour, aquatic respiration and blood respiratory properties: a comparison of hatchling and juvenile Australian turtles

2008

Journal Article

Epigenetic silencers are enriched in dormant desert frog muscle

Hudson, Nicholas J., Lonhienne, T. G. A,, Franklin, Craig E., Harper, Gregory S. and Lehnert, S. A. (2008). Epigenetic silencers are enriched in dormant desert frog muscle. Journal of Comparative Physiology B Biochemical, Systems, and Environmental Physiology, 178 (6), 729-734. doi: 10.1007/s00360-008-0261-0

Epigenetic silencers are enriched in dormant desert frog muscle

2008

Journal Article

Thermal Plasticity of Diving Behavior, Aquatic Respiration, and Locomotor Performance in the Mary River Turtle Elusor macrurus

Clarke,N., Gordos, M. A. and Franklin, C. E. (2008). Thermal Plasticity of Diving Behavior, Aquatic Respiration, and Locomotor Performance in the Mary River Turtle Elusor macrurus. Physiological and Biochemical Zoology, 81 (3), 301-309. doi: 10.1086/528779

Thermal Plasticity of Diving Behavior, Aquatic Respiration, and Locomotor Performance in the Mary River Turtle Elusor macrurus

2008

Journal Article

Functional and morphological plasticity of crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) salt glands

Cramp, Rebecca L., Meyer, Edward A., Sparks, Nicole and Franklin, Craig E. (2008). Functional and morphological plasticity of crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) salt glands. The Journal of Experimental Biology, 211 (9), 1482-1489. doi: 10.1242/jeb.015636

Functional and morphological plasticity of crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) salt glands

2008

Journal Article

Rectal gland morphology of freshwater and seawater acclimated bull sharks Carcharhinus leucas

Pillans, R. D., Good, J. P., Anderson, W. G., Hazon, N. and Franklin, C. E. (2008). Rectal gland morphology of freshwater and seawater acclimated bull sharks Carcharhinus leucas. Journal of Fish Biology, 72 (7), 1559-1571. doi: 10.1111/j.1095-8649.2008.01765.x

Rectal gland morphology of freshwater and seawater acclimated bull sharks Carcharhinus leucas

2008

Journal Article

Role of calcium and vesicle-docking proteins in remobilising dormant neuromuscular junctions in desert frogs

Lavidis, N. A., Hudson, N. J., Choy, P. T., Lehnert, S. A. and Franklin, C. E. (2008). Role of calcium and vesicle-docking proteins in remobilising dormant neuromuscular junctions in desert frogs. Journal of Comparative Physiology A: Neuroethology Sensory Neural and Behavioral Physiology, 194 (1), 27-37. doi: 10.1007/s00359-007-0284-0

Role of calcium and vesicle-docking proteins in remobilising dormant neuromuscular junctions in desert frogs

2008

Conference Publication

Climate change and conservation physiology

Franklin, C. (2008). Climate change and conservation physiology. Annual Meeting of the Society for Experimental Biology, Marseille, France, 6-10 July 2008. New York, U.S.: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.cbpa.2008.04.438

Climate change and conservation physiology

2008

Conference Publication

Prolonged aestivation causes little change in skeletal muscle morphology or contractile performance in the anuran Cyclorana aloboguttata

Symonds, E., Franklin, C. E. and James, R. (2008). Prolonged aestivation causes little change in skeletal muscle morphology or contractile performance in the anuran Cyclorana aloboguttata. Annual Main Meeting of the Society for Experimental Biology, Glasgow, Scotland, 31st March - 4th April, 2007. New York, USA: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.cbpa.2007.01.197

Prolonged aestivation causes little change in skeletal muscle morphology or contractile performance in the anuran Cyclorana aloboguttata

2008

Conference Publication

Opioids as triggers for metabolic depression in the frog, Cyclorana alboguttata

Kayes, S., Hudson, N. and Franklin, C. (2008). Opioids as triggers for metabolic depression in the frog, Cyclorana alboguttata. Annual Meeting of the Society-for-Experimental-Biology, Marseille, France, 6-10 July, 2008. New York, U.S.: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.cbpa.2008.04.202

Opioids as triggers for metabolic depression in the frog, Cyclorana alboguttata

2008

Conference Publication

Osmoregulation in elasmobranch fish - A review

Hazon, N., Wells, A., Anderson, G. J., Good, J., Pillans, R. and Franklin, C. E. (2008). Osmoregulation in elasmobranch fish - A review. Annual Main Meeting of the Society for Experimental Biology, Glasgow, Scotland, 31 March - 4 April 2007. New York: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.cbpa.2007.01.120

Osmoregulation in elasmobranch fish - A review

2008

Conference Publication

The effects of saltwater acclimation on Na-K-2Cl and Na-K-ATPase distribution, activity and gene expression in salt glands of the estuarine crocodile

Cramp, R., Husdon, N. and Franklin, C. (2008). The effects of saltwater acclimation on Na-K-2Cl and Na-K-ATPase distribution, activity and gene expression in salt glands of the estuarine crocodile. Annual Meeting of the Society for Experimental Biology, Marseille, France, 6-10 July, 2008. New York, U.S.: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.cbpa.2008.04.219

The effects of saltwater acclimation on Na-K-2Cl and Na-K-ATPase distribution, activity and gene expression in salt glands of the estuarine crocodile

2007

Journal Article

The effects of saltwater acclimation on neurotransmitters in the lingual salt glands of the estuarine crocodile, Crocodylus porosus

Cramp, Rebecca L., Hudson, Nicholas J., Holmberg, Anna, Holmgren, Susanne and Franklin, Craig E. (2007). The effects of saltwater acclimation on neurotransmitters in the lingual salt glands of the estuarine crocodile, Crocodylus porosus. Regulatory Peptides, 140 (1-2), 55-64. doi: 10.1016/j.regpep.2006.11.011

The effects of saltwater acclimation on neurotransmitters in the lingual salt glands of the estuarine crocodile, Crocodylus porosus

2007

Journal Article

Skeletal muscle extracellular matrix remodelling after aestivation in the green striped burrowing frog, Cyclorana alboguttata

Hudson, Nicholas J, Harper, Gregory S., Allingham, Peter G., Franklin, Craig E., Barris, W. and Lehnert, Sigrid A. (2007). Skeletal muscle extracellular matrix remodelling after aestivation in the green striped burrowing frog, Cyclorana alboguttata. Comparative Biochemistry And Physiology A-Molecular & Integrative Physiology, 146 (3), 440-445. doi: 10.1016/j.cbpa.2006.12.023

Skeletal muscle extracellular matrix remodelling after aestivation in the green striped burrowing frog, Cyclorana alboguttata

2007

Conference Publication

Endocrine regulation of blood flow and secretion rate in the salt gland of the estuarine crocodile, Crocodylus porosus

Anderson, W., De Vries, I., Cramp, R. and Franklin, C. (2007). Endocrine regulation of blood flow and secretion rate in the salt gland of the estuarine crocodile, Crocodylus porosus. Abstracts of the Annual Main Meeting of the Society for Experimental Biology, Glasgow, Scotland, UK, 31st March - 4th April, 2007. New York, USA: Elsevier B.V.. doi: 10.1016/j.cbpa.2007.01.127

Endocrine regulation of blood flow and secretion rate in the salt gland of the estuarine crocodile, Crocodylus porosus

2007

Journal Article

Antarctic fish can compensate for rising temperatures: Thermal acclimation of cardiac performance in Pagothenia borchgrevinki

Franklin, C. E., Davison, W. and Seebacher, F. (2007). Antarctic fish can compensate for rising temperatures: Thermal acclimation of cardiac performance in Pagothenia borchgrevinki. Journal of Experimental Biology, 210 (17), 3068-3074. doi: 10.1242/jeb.003137

Antarctic fish can compensate for rising temperatures: Thermal acclimation of cardiac performance in Pagothenia borchgrevinki

2007

Conference Publication

How important are changes in blood flow distribution for thermoregulation in a reptile (Crocodylus porosus)?

Seebacher, F. and Franklin, C. E. (2007). How important are changes in blood flow distribution for thermoregulation in a reptile (Crocodylus porosus)?. 7th International Congress of Comparative Physiology and Biochemistry, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, 12-16 August 2007. Philadelphia, PA United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.cbpa.2007.06.008

How important are changes in blood flow distribution for thermoregulation in a reptile (Crocodylus porosus)?

2007

Journal Article

Cooler temperatures 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. (2007). Cooler temperatures increase sensitivity to ultraviolet B radiation in embryos and larvae of the frog Limnodynastes peronii. Global Change Biology, 13 (6), 1114-1121. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2486.2007.01353.x

Cooler temperatures 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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