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

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2007

Journal Article

Getting the jump on skeletal muscle disuse atrophy: preservation of contractile performance in aestivating Cyclorana alboguttata (Gunther 1867)

Symonds, Beth L., James, Rob S. and Franklin, Craig E. (2007). Getting the jump on skeletal muscle disuse atrophy: preservation of contractile performance in aestivating Cyclorana alboguttata (Gunther 1867). Journal of Experimental Biology, 210 (5), 825-835. doi: 10.1242/jeb.02711

Getting the jump on skeletal muscle disuse atrophy: preservation of contractile performance in aestivating Cyclorana alboguttata (Gunther 1867)

2007

Conference Publication

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

Seebacher, F. and Franklin, C. E. (2007). How important are changes in blood flow distribution for thermoregulation in a reptile (Crocodylus porpsus)?. Seventh International Congress of Comparative Physiology and Biochemistry, Salvador, 12-16 August 2007. United States: Elsevier.

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

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

2006

Journal Article

Improving, murine health surveillance programs with help of on-site enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay

Franklin, Craig (2006). Improving, murine health surveillance programs with help of on-site enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science : JAALAS, 45 (6).

Improving, murine health surveillance programs with help of on-site enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay

2006

Journal Article

The influence of body size on the diving behaviour and physiology of the bimodally respiring turtle, Elseya albagula

Mathie, N. J. and Franklin, C. E. (2006). The influence of body size on the diving behaviour and physiology of the bimodally respiring turtle, Elseya albagula. Journal of Comparative Physiology B-biochemical Systemic And Environmental Physiology, 176 (8), 739-747. doi: 10.1007/s00360-006-0095-6

The influence of body size on the diving behaviour and physiology of the bimodally respiring turtle, Elseya albagula

2006

Journal Article

The effects of freshwater to seawater transfer on circulating levels of angiotensin II, C-type natriuretic peptide and arginine vasotocin in the euryhaline elasmobranch, Carcharhinus leucas

Anderson, W. G., Pillans, R. D., Hyodo, S., Takehiro, T., Good, J. P., Takei, Y., Franklin, C. E. and Hazon, N. (2006). The effects of freshwater to seawater transfer on circulating levels of angiotensin II, C-type natriuretic peptide and arginine vasotocin in the euryhaline elasmobranch, Carcharhinus leucas. General and Comparative Endocrinology, 147 (1), 39-46. doi: 10.1016/j.ygcen.2005.07.007

The effects of freshwater to seawater transfer on circulating levels of angiotensin II, C-type natriuretic peptide and arginine vasotocin in the euryhaline elasmobranch, Carcharhinus leucas

2006

Journal Article

Plasma and erythrocyte solute properties of juvenile bull sharks, Carcharhinus leucas, acutely exposed to increasing environmental salinity

Pillans, Richard D., Anderson, W. Gary, Good, Jonathan P., Hyodo, Susumu, Takei, Yoshio, Hazon, Neil and Franklin, Craig E. (2006). Plasma and erythrocyte solute properties of juvenile bull sharks, Carcharhinus leucas, acutely exposed to increasing environmental salinity. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology, 331 (2), 145-157. doi: 10.1016/j.jembe.2005.10.013

Plasma and erythrocyte solute properties of juvenile bull sharks, Carcharhinus leucas, acutely exposed to increasing environmental salinity

2006

Journal Article

Ion and urea regulation in elasmobranch fish

Hazon, N., Anderson, W. G., Wells, A. W., Good, J. P., Pillans, R. D. and Franklin, C. E. (2006). Ion and urea regulation in elasmobranch fish. Journal of Experimental Zoology Part A - Comparative Experimental Biology, 305A (2), 132-132. doi: 10.1002/jez.a.271

Ion and urea regulation in elasmobranch fish

2006

Journal Article

Lessons from an estivating frog: sparing muscle protein despite starvation and disuse

Hudson, N. J., Lehnert, S. A., Ingham, A. B., Symonds, B., Franklin, C. E. and Harper, G. S. (2006). Lessons from an estivating frog: sparing muscle protein despite starvation and disuse. American Journal of Physiology-regulatory Integrative And Comparative Physiology, 290 (3), R836-R843. doi: 10.1152/ajpregu.00380.2005

Lessons from an estivating frog: sparing muscle protein despite starvation and disuse

2006

Journal Article

Short- and long-term consequences of thermal variation in the larval environment of anurans

Niehaus, A. C., Wilson, R. S. and Franklin, C. E. (2006). Short- and long-term consequences of thermal variation in the larval environment of anurans. Journal of Animal Ecology, 75 (3), 686-692. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2656.2006.01089.x

Short- and long-term consequences of thermal variation in the larval environment of anurans

2006

Journal Article

Predator-induced phenotypic plasticity in tadpoles: extension or innovation?

Kraft, P. G., Franklin, C. E. and Blows, M. W. (2006). Predator-induced phenotypic plasticity in tadpoles: extension or innovation?. Journal of Evolutionary Biology, 19 (2), 450-458. doi: 10.1111/j.1420-9101.2005.01015.x

Predator-induced phenotypic plasticity in tadpoles: extension or innovation?

2006

Book

Antarctica Cruising Guide

Carey, P. and Franklin, C. E. (2006). Antarctica Cruising Guide. New Zealand: Awa Press.

Antarctica Cruising Guide

2006

Journal Article

Substantial changes in the genetic basis of tadpole morphology of Rana lessonae in the presence of predators

Kraft, P. G., Wilson, R. S., Franklin, C. E. and Blows, M. W. (2006). Substantial changes in the genetic basis of tadpole morphology of Rana lessonae in the presence of predators. Journal of Evolutionary Biology, 19 (6), 1813-1818. doi: 10.1111/j.1420-9101.2006.01185.x

Substantial changes in the genetic basis of tadpole morphology of Rana lessonae in the presence of predators

2006

Journal Article

Response of heart rate and cloacal ventilation in the bimodally respiring freshwater turtle, Rheodytes leukops to experimental changes in aquatic PO2

Gordos, M. A., Limpus, C. J. and Franklin, C. E. (2006). Response of heart rate and cloacal ventilation in the bimodally respiring freshwater turtle, Rheodytes leukops to experimental changes in aquatic PO2. Journal of Comparative Physiology B-biochemical Systemic And Environmental Physiology, 176 (1), 65-73. doi: 10.1007/s00360-005-0033-z

Response of heart rate and cloacal ventilation in the bimodally respiring freshwater turtle, Rheodytes leukops to experimental changes in aquatic PO2

2005

Journal Article

Hepatic urea biosynthesis in the euryhaline elasmobranch Carcharhinus leucas

Anderson, W. G., Good, J. P., Pillans, R. D., Hazon, N. and Franklin, C. E. (2005). Hepatic urea biosynthesis in the euryhaline elasmobranch Carcharhinus leucas. Journal of Experimental Zoology Part A-Comparative Experimental Biology, 303A (10), 917-921. doi: 10.1002/jez.a.199

Hepatic urea biosynthesis in the euryhaline elasmobranch Carcharhinus leucas

2005

Journal Article

Sequence, circulating levels, and expression of C-type natriuretic peptide in a euryhaline elasmobranch, Carcharhinus leucas

Anderson, W. G., Hyodo, S., Tsukada, T., Meischke, L., Pillans, R. D., Good, J. P., Takei, Y., Cramb, G., Franklin, C. E. and Hazon, Neil (2005). Sequence, circulating levels, and expression of C-type natriuretic peptide in a euryhaline elasmobranch, Carcharhinus leucas. General And Comparative Endocrinology, 144 (1), 90-98. doi: 10.1016/j.ygcen.2005.04.013

Sequence, circulating levels, and expression of C-type natriuretic peptide in a euryhaline elasmobranch, Carcharhinus leucas

2005

Conference Publication

Circulatory limits to exercise at high temperature in fish

Farrell, A. P., Altimiras, J., Franklin, C. E., Claireaux, G. and Axelsson, M. (2005). Circulatory limits to exercise at high temperature in fish. NEW YORK: ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC.

Circulatory limits to exercise at high temperature in fish

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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