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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2022

Journal Article

Elevating the impact of conservation physiology by building a community devoted to excellence, transparency, ethics, integrity and mutual respect

Cooke, Steven J., Hultine, Kevin R., Rummer, Jodie L., Fangue, Nann A., Seebacher, Frank, Eliason, Erika J., Macmillan, Heath A., Fuller, Andrea and Franklin, Craig E. (2022). Elevating the impact of conservation physiology by building a community devoted to excellence, transparency, ethics, integrity and mutual respect. Conservation Physiology, 10 (1) coac015, coac015. doi: 10.1093/conphys/coac015

Elevating the impact of conservation physiology by building a community devoted to excellence, transparency, ethics, integrity and mutual respect

2021

Other Outputs

Mitigating and managing barriers to fish passage and improving river connectivity: final report

Cramp, Rebecca L., Franklin, Craig E., Watson, Jabin R., Parisi, Monique, Gomez Isaza, Daniel, Keep, John, Toms, Alana, Shiau, Jenny and McPhee, Darren (2021). Mitigating and managing barriers to fish passage and improving river connectivity: final report. Brisbane, Australia: The University of Queensland, Threatened Species Recovery Hub.

Mitigating and managing barriers to fish passage and improving river connectivity: final report

2021

Journal Article

Global COVID-19 lockdown highlights humans as both threats and custodians of the environment

Bates, Amanda E., Primack, Richard B., Biggar, Brandy S., Bird, Tomas J., Clinton, Mary E., Command, Rylan J., Richards, Cerren, Shellard, Marc, Geraldi, Nathan R., Vergara, Valeria, Acevedo-Charry, Orlando, Colón-Piñeiro, Zuania, Ocampo, David, Ocampo-Peñuela, Natalia, Sánchez-Clavijo, Lina M., Adamescu, Cristian M., Cheval, Sorin, Racoviceanu, Tudor, Adams, Matthew D., Kalisa, Egide, Kuuire, Vincent Z., Aditya, Vikram, Anderwald, Pia, Wiesmann, Samuel, Wipf, Sonja, Badihi, Gal, Henderson, Matthew G., Loetscher, Hanspeter, Baerenfaller, Katja ... Duarte, Carlos M. (2021). Global COVID-19 lockdown highlights humans as both threats and custodians of the environment. Biological Conservation, 263 109175, 109175. doi: 10.1016/j.biocon.2021.109175

Global COVID-19 lockdown highlights humans as both threats and custodians of the environment

2021

Journal Article

Crocodile social environments dictated by male philopatry

Baker, Cameron J., Frère, Céline H., Franklin, Craig E., Campbell, Hamish A., Irwin, Terri R. and Dwyer, Ross G. (2021). Crocodile social environments dictated by male philopatry. Behavioral Ecology, 33 (1), 156-166. doi: 10.1093/beheco/arab120

Crocodile social environments dictated by male philopatry

2021

Other Outputs

Datasets associated with 'Impacts of bushfire on freshwater fauna'

Cameron, Jarrod, Mulvey, Callum, Wintour, Matthew, Cramp, Rebecca L. and Franklin, Craig E. (2021). Datasets associated with 'Impacts of bushfire on freshwater fauna'. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.48610/9aac984

Datasets associated with 'Impacts of bushfire on freshwater fauna'

2021

Journal Article

Applied ecoimmunology: using immunological tools to improve conservation efforts in a changing world

Ohmer, Michel E.B., Costantini, David, Czirják, Gábor Á., Downs, Cynthia J., Ferguson, Laura V., Flies, Andy, Franklin, Craig E., Kayigwe, Ahab N., Knutie, Sarah, Richards-Zawacki, Corinne L. and Cramp, Rebecca L. (2021). Applied ecoimmunology: using immunological tools to improve conservation efforts in a changing world. Conservation Physiology, 9 (1) coab074, coab074. doi: 10.1093/conphys/coab074

Applied ecoimmunology: using immunological tools to improve conservation efforts in a changing world

2021

Journal Article

Corrigendum to “Assessment of the effects of microPIT tags on the swimming performance of small-bodied and juvenile fish” [Fish. Res. 218 October (2019) 22–28](S016578361930116X)(10.1016/j.fishres.2019.04.019)

Watson, Jabin R., Goodrich, Harriet R., Cramp, Rebecca L., Gordos, Matthew A. and Franklin, Craig E. (2021). Corrigendum to “Assessment of the effects of microPIT tags on the swimming performance of small-bodied and juvenile fish” [Fish. Res. 218 October (2019) 22–28](S016578361930116X)(10.1016/j.fishres.2019.04.019). Fisheries Research, 241 106005, 106005. doi: 10.1016/j.fishres.2021.106005

Corrigendum to “Assessment of the effects of microPIT tags on the swimming performance of small-bodied and juvenile fish” [Fish. Res. 218 October (2019) 22–28](S016578361930116X)(10.1016/j.fishres.2019.04.019)

2021

Journal Article

Ultraviolet-B irradiance and cumulative dose combine to determine performance and survival

Lundsgaard, Niclas U., Cramp, Rebecca L. and Franklin, Craig E. (2021). Ultraviolet-B irradiance and cumulative dose combine to determine performance and survival. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology, 222 112276, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2021.112276

Ultraviolet-B irradiance and cumulative dose combine to determine performance and survival

2021

Other Outputs

Data associated with 'Conditional alternative behavioural tactics in male crocodiles'

Barham, Kaitlin E., Baker, Cameron J., Franklin, Craig E., Campbell, Hamish A., Irwin, Terri R. and Dwyer, Ross G. (2021). Data associated with 'Conditional alternative behavioural tactics in male crocodiles'. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.14264/9b029a6

Data associated with 'Conditional alternative behavioural tactics in male crocodiles'

2021

Other Outputs

Datasets associated with “Can slowing the rate of water temperature decline be utilised to reduce the impacts of cold water pollution from dam releases on fish physiology and performance?”

Parisi, M. A., Franklin, C. E. and Cramp, R. L. (2021). Datasets associated with “Can slowing the rate of water temperature decline be utilised to reduce the impacts of cold water pollution from dam releases on fish physiology and performance?”. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.14264/e283cf8

Datasets associated with “Can slowing the rate of water temperature decline be utilised to reduce the impacts of cold water pollution from dam releases on fish physiology and performance?”

2021

Journal Article

Effects on the embryonic and larval development of cane toads (Rhinella marina) reared in alkaline artesian spring water

Lundsgaard, Niclas U., Cramp, Rebecca L., Franklin, Craig E. and Kern, Pippa L. (2021). Effects on the embryonic and larval development of cane toads (Rhinella marina) reared in alkaline artesian spring water. Austral Ecology, 46 (8) aec.13090, 1186-1191. doi: 10.1111/aec.13090

Effects on the embryonic and larval development of cane toads (Rhinella marina) reared in alkaline artesian spring water

2021

Other Outputs

Impacts of post-fire ash and runoff sediment on the physiological tolerances of Australian freshwater aquatic fauna

Cramp, Rebecca, Mulvey, Callum, Cameron, Jarrod, Wintour, Matthew, Gomez Isaza, Daniel and Franklin, Craig (2021). Impacts of post-fire ash and runoff sediment on the physiological tolerances of Australian freshwater aquatic fauna. Brisbane, Australia: The University of Queensland, Threatened Species Recovery Hub.

Impacts of post-fire ash and runoff sediment on the physiological tolerances of Australian freshwater aquatic fauna

2021

Other Outputs

The role of calcium transport in the extreme acid tolerance of northern banjo frog larvae (Limnodynastes terraereginae)

Hird, Coen, Cramp, Rebecca and Franklin, Craig (2021). The role of calcium transport in the extreme acid tolerance of northern banjo frog larvae (Limnodynastes terraereginae). The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.14264/18c7301

The role of calcium transport in the extreme acid tolerance of northern banjo frog larvae (Limnodynastes terraereginae)

2021

Other Outputs

Aquatic UV and temperature low power field data logger (version 1)

Hird, Coen, Cramp, Rebecca and Franklin, Craig (2021). Aquatic UV and temperature low power field data logger (version 1). The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.14264/5ed5d99

Aquatic UV and temperature low power field data logger (version 1)

2021

Journal Article

Geographical bias in physiological data limits predictions of global change impacts

White, Craig R., Marshall, Dustin J., Chown, Steven L., Clusella‐Trullas, Susana, Portugal, Steven J., Franklin, Craig E. and Seebacher, Frank (2021). Geographical bias in physiological data limits predictions of global change impacts. Functional Ecology, 35 (7) 1365-2435.13807, 1-7. doi: 10.1111/1365-2435.13807

Geographical bias in physiological data limits predictions of global change impacts

2021

Journal Article

One hundred research questions in conservation physiology for generating actionable evidence to inform conservation policy and practice

Cooke, Steven J., Bergman, Jordanna N., Madliger, Christine L., Cramp, Rebecca L., Beardall, John, Burness, Gary, Clark, Timothy D., Dantzer, Ben, de la Barrera, Erick, Fangue, Nann A., Franklin, Craig E., Fuller, Andrea, Hawkes, Lucy A., Hultine, Kevin R., Hunt, Kathleen E., Love, Oliver P., MacMillan, Heath A., Mandelman, John W., Mark, Felix C., Martin, Lynn B., Newman, Amy E. M., Nicotra, Adrienne B., Raby, Graham D., Robinson, Sharon A., Ropert-Coudert, Yan, Rummer, Jodie L., Seebacher, Frank, Todgham, Anne E., Tomlinson, Sean and Chown, Steven L. (2021). One hundred research questions in conservation physiology for generating actionable evidence to inform conservation policy and practice. Conservation Physiology, 9 (1) coab009, 1-14. doi: 10.1093/conphys/coab009

One hundred research questions in conservation physiology for generating actionable evidence to inform conservation policy and practice

2021

Journal Article

Exposure to nitrate increases susceptibility to hypoxia in fish

Isaza, Daniel F. Gomez, Cramp, Rebecca L and Franklin, Craig E (2021). Exposure to nitrate increases susceptibility to hypoxia in fish. Physiological and Biochemical Zoology, 94 (2) 713252, 124-142. doi: 10.1086/713252

Exposure to nitrate increases susceptibility to hypoxia in fish

2021

Journal Article

Elucidating mechanism is important in forecasting the impact of a changing world on species survival

Franklin, Craig E. and Hoppeler, Hans H. (2021). Elucidating mechanism is important in forecasting the impact of a changing world on species survival. The Journal of Experimental Biology, 224 (Suppl 1) jeb242284, jeb242284. doi: 10.1242/jeb.242284

Elucidating mechanism is important in forecasting the impact of a changing world on species survival

2021

Journal Article

Diving in hot water: a meta-analytic review of how diving vertebrate ectotherms will fare in a warmer world

Rodgers, Essie M., Franklin, Craig E. and Noble, Daniel W. A. (2021). Diving in hot water: a meta-analytic review of how diving vertebrate ectotherms will fare in a warmer world. The Journal of Experimental Biology, 224 (Suppl 1) jeb228213, jeb228213. doi: 10.1242/jeb.228213

Diving in hot water: a meta-analytic review of how diving vertebrate ectotherms will fare in a warmer world

2021

Journal Article

Thermal plasticity of the cardiorespiratory system provides cross-tolerance protection to fish exposed to elevated nitrate

Gomez Isaza, Daniel, Cramp, Rebecca L. and Franklin, Craig E. (2021). Thermal plasticity of the cardiorespiratory system provides cross-tolerance protection to fish exposed to elevated nitrate. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part C: Toxicology and Pharmacology, 240C 108920, 108920. doi: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2020.108920

Thermal plasticity of the cardiorespiratory system provides cross-tolerance protection to fish exposed to elevated nitrate

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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