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)

361 - 380 of 427 works

2000

Journal Article

Effect of ontogenetic increases in body size on burst swimming performance in tadpoles of the striped marsh frog, Limnodynastes peronii

Wilson, Robbie S. and Franklin, Craig E. (2000). Effect of ontogenetic increases in body size on burst swimming performance in tadpoles of the striped marsh frog, Limnodynastes peronii. Physiological and Biochemical Zoology, 73 (2), 142-152. doi: 10.1086/316730

Effect of ontogenetic increases in body size on burst swimming performance in tadpoles of the striped marsh frog, Limnodynastes peronii

2000

Journal Article

Allometric scaling relationships of jumping performance in the striped marsh frog Limnodynastes peronii

Wilson, Robbie S., Franklin, Craig E. and James, Rob S. (2000). Allometric scaling relationships of jumping performance in the striped marsh frog Limnodynastes peronii. The Journal of Experimental Biology, 203 (12), 1937-1946. doi: 10.1242/jeb.203.12.1937

Allometric scaling relationships of jumping performance in the striped marsh frog Limnodynastes peronii

2000

Journal Article

Aquatic respiration and diving in the freshwater turtle, Rheodytes leukops

Franklin, CE (2000). Aquatic respiration and diving in the freshwater turtle, Rheodytes leukops. Journal of Physiology-london, 523, 87S-87S.

Aquatic respiration and diving in the freshwater turtle, Rheodytes leukops

1999

Journal Article

Estimation of intracellular pH in muscle of fishes from different thermal environments

Taylor, SE, Egginton, S, Taylor, EW, Franklin, CE and Johnston, IA (1999). Estimation of intracellular pH in muscle of fishes from different thermal environments. Journal of Thermal Biology, 24 (3), 199-208. doi: 10.1016/S0306-4565(99)00013-3

Estimation of intracellular pH in muscle of fishes from different thermal environments

1999

Journal Article

Hypoxia stimulates cerebral blood flow in the estuarine crocodile (Crocodylus porosus)

Soderstrom, V., Nilsson, G., Renshaw, G. M. and Franklin, C. E. (1999). Hypoxia stimulates cerebral blood flow in the estuarine crocodile (Crocodylus porosus). Neuroscience Letters, 267 (1), 1-4. doi: 10.1016/S0304-3940(99)00269-4

Hypoxia stimulates cerebral blood flow in the estuarine crocodile (Crocodylus porosus)

1999

Conference Publication

The effect of aestivation on the structure and function of the small intestine in the striped burrowing frog, Cyclorana alboguttata

Cramp, R. L. and Franklin, C. E. (1999). The effect of aestivation on the structure and function of the small intestine in the striped burrowing frog, Cyclorana alboguttata. Australian and New Zealand Society for Comparative Physiology and Bioschemistry 16th Annual Meeting, The University of New England, Armidale, 2-5 Dec, 1999.

The effect of aestivation on the structure and function of the small intestine in the striped burrowing frog, Cyclorana alboguttata

1999

Conference Publication

The effect of aestivation on the cardiovascular system of the striped burrowing frog, Cyclorana alboguttata

Myles, S. and Franklin, C. E. (1999). The effect of aestivation on the cardiovascular system of the striped burrowing frog, Cyclorana alboguttata. Australian and New Zealand Society for Comparative Physiology and Bioschemistry 16th Annual Meeting, The University of New England, Armidale, 2-5 Dec, 1999.

The effect of aestivation on the cardiovascular system of the striped burrowing frog, Cyclorana alboguttata

1999

Journal Article

Thermal acclimation of locomotor performance in tadpoles of the frog Limnodynastes peronii

Wilson, R. S. and Franklin, C. E. (1999). Thermal acclimation of locomotor performance in tadpoles of the frog Limnodynastes peronii. Journal of Comparative Physiology B - Biochemical Systemic And Environmental Physiology, 169 (6), 445-451. doi: 10.1007/s003600050241

Thermal acclimation of locomotor performance in tadpoles of the frog Limnodynastes peronii

1999

Conference Publication

Cloacal ventilation and dive performance of the Fitzroy River turtle, Rheodytes leukops

Franklin, C. E. and Priest, T. (1999). Cloacal ventilation and dive performance of the Fitzroy River turtle, Rheodytes leukops. Australian and New Zealand Society for Comparative Physiology and Biochemistry 16th Annual Meeting, The University of New England, Armidale, 2-5 Dec, 1999.

Cloacal ventilation and dive performance of the Fitzroy River turtle, Rheodytes leukops

1998

Journal Article

Peptidergic control of gastrointestinal blood flow in the estuarine crocodile, Crocodylus porosus

Kagstrom, J., Olsson, C., Axelsson, M. and Franklin, C. E. (1998). Peptidergic control of gastrointestinal blood flow in the estuarine crocodile, Crocodylus porosus. American Journal of Physiology-regulatory Integrative And Comparative Physiology, 274 (6), R1740-R1750. doi: 10.1152/ajpregu.1998.274.6.r1740

Peptidergic control of gastrointestinal blood flow in the estuarine crocodile, Crocodylus porosus

1998

Journal Article

Studies of evolutionary temperature adaptation: Muscle function and locomotor performance in Antarctic fish

Franklin, Craig E. (1998). Studies of evolutionary temperature adaptation: Muscle function and locomotor performance in Antarctic fish. Clinical And Experimental Pharmacology And Physiology, 25 (9), 753-756. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1681.1998.tb02291.x

Studies of evolutionary temperature adaptation: Muscle function and locomotor performance in Antarctic fish

1998

Journal Article

Catecholamine release in heat-stressed Antarctic fish causes proton extrusion by the red cells

Forster, ME, Davison, W, Axelsson, M, Sundin, L, Franklin, CE and Gieseg, S (1998). Catecholamine release in heat-stressed Antarctic fish causes proton extrusion by the red cells. Journal of Comparative Physiology B-biochemical Systemic And Environmental Physiology, 168 (5), 345-352. doi: 10.1007/s003600050153

Catecholamine release in heat-stressed Antarctic fish causes proton extrusion by the red cells

1998

Journal Article

Kidney and cloaca function in the estuarine crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) at different salinities: Evidence for solute-linked water uptake

Kuchel, LJ and Franklin, CE (1998). Kidney and cloaca function in the estuarine crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) at different salinities: Evidence for solute-linked water uptake. Comparative Biochemistry And Physiology A-molecular And Integrative Physiology, 119 (3), 825-831. doi: 10.1016/S1095-6433(98)01022-8

Kidney and cloaca function in the estuarine crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) at different salinities: Evidence for solute-linked water uptake

1998

Conference Publication

Studies of evolutionary temperature adaptation: Muscle function and locomotor performance in Antarctic fish

Franklin, Craig E. (1998). Studies of evolutionary temperature adaptation: Muscle function and locomotor performance in Antarctic fish. Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1681.1998.tb02291.x

Studies of evolutionary temperature adaptation: Muscle function and locomotor performance in Antarctic fish

1998

Journal Article

Relationships between blood pressure and heart rate in the saltwater crocodile Crocodylus porosus

Altimiras, Jordi, Franklin, Craig E. and Axelsson, Michael (1998). Relationships between blood pressure and heart rate in the saltwater crocodile Crocodylus porosus. Journal of Experimental Biology, 201 (15), 2235-2242.

Relationships between blood pressure and heart rate in the saltwater crocodile Crocodylus porosus

1997

Journal Article

Muscle power output during escape responses in an Antarctic fish

Franklin, Craig E. and Johnston, Ian A. (1997). Muscle power output during escape responses in an Antarctic fish. Journal of Experimental Biology, 200 (4), 703-712. doi: 10.1242/jeb.200.4.703

Muscle power output during escape responses in an Antarctic fish

1997

Journal Article

The Sub-Pulmonary Conus And The Arterial Anastomosis As Important Sites Of Cardiovascular Regulation In The Crocodile Crocodylus porosus

Axelsson, Michael, Franklin, Craig E., Fritsche, Regina, Grigg, Gordon C. and Nilsson, Stefan (1997). The Sub-Pulmonary Conus And The Arterial Anastomosis As Important Sites Of Cardiovascular Regulation In The Crocodile Crocodylus porosus. Journal of Experimental Biology, 200 (4), 807-814. doi: 10.1242/jeb.200.4.807

The Sub-Pulmonary Conus And The Arterial Anastomosis As Important Sites Of Cardiovascular Regulation In The Crocodile Crocodylus porosus

1997

Journal Article

Energy turnover in the normoxic and anoxic turtle heart

Arthur, PG, Franklin, CE, Cousins, KL, Thorarensen, H, Hochachka, PW and Farrell, AP (1997). Energy turnover in the normoxic and anoxic turtle heart. Comparative Biochemistry And Physiology A-physiology, 117 (1), 121-126. doi: 10.1016/S0300-9629(96)00283-6

Energy turnover in the normoxic and anoxic turtle heart

1997

Journal Article

From anatomy to angioscopy: 164 years of crocodilian cardiovascular research, recent advances, and speculations

Axelsson, M and Franklin, CE (1997). From anatomy to angioscopy: 164 years of crocodilian cardiovascular research, recent advances, and speculations. Comparative Biochemistry And Physiology A-physiology, 118 (1), 51-62. doi: 10.1016/S0300-9629(96)00255-1

From anatomy to angioscopy: 164 years of crocodilian cardiovascular research, recent advances, and speculations

1996

Journal Article

Metabolic recovery in herring larvae following strenuous activity

Franklin, CE, Johnston, IA, Batty, RS and Yin, MC (1996). Metabolic recovery in herring larvae following strenuous activity. Journal of Fish Biology, 48 (2), 207-216. doi: 10.1006/jfbi.1996.0020

Metabolic recovery in herring larvae following strenuous activity

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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