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)

161 - 180 of 427 works

2016

Journal Article

Prevention of muscle wasting and osteoporosis: the value of examining novel animal models

Reilly, Beau D. and Franklin, Craig E. (2016). Prevention of muscle wasting and osteoporosis: the value of examining novel animal models. Journal of Experimental Biology, 219 (17), 2582-2595. doi: 10.1242/jeb.128348

Prevention of muscle wasting and osteoporosis: the value of examining novel animal models

2016

Journal Article

Ultraviolet B radiation alters movement and thermal selection of zebrafish (Danio rerio)

Seebacher, Frank, Kazerouni, Ensiyeh Ghanizadeh and Franklin, Craig E. (2016). Ultraviolet B radiation alters movement and thermal selection of zebrafish (Danio rerio). Biology Letters, 12 (8) 20160258, 20160258. doi: 10.1098/rsbl.2016.0258

Ultraviolet B radiation alters movement and thermal selection of zebrafish (Danio rerio)

2016

Journal Article

Using citizen-collected wildlife sightings to predict traffic strike hot spots for threatened species: a case study on the southern cassowary

Dwyer, Ross G., Carpenter-Bundhoo, Luke, Franklin, Craig E. and Campbell, Hamish A. (2016). Using citizen-collected wildlife sightings to predict traffic strike hot spots for threatened species: a case study on the southern cassowary. Journal of Applied Ecology, 53 (4), 973-982. doi: 10.1111/1365-2664.12635

Using citizen-collected wildlife sightings to predict traffic strike hot spots for threatened species: a case study on the southern cassowary

2016

Journal Article

UV-B exposure reduces locomotor performance by impairing muscle function but not mitochondrial ATP production

Kazerouni, Ensiyeh Ghanizadeh, Franklin, Craig E. and Seebacher, Frank (2016). UV-B exposure reduces locomotor performance by impairing muscle function but not mitochondrial ATP production. Journal of Experimental Biology, 219 (1), 96-102. doi: 10.1242/jeb.131615

UV-B exposure reduces locomotor performance by impairing muscle function but not mitochondrial ATP production

2016

Journal Article

Salinity tolerances of two Australian freshwater turtles, Chelodina expansa and Emydura macquarii (Testudinata: Chelidae)

Bower, Deborah S., Scheltinga, David M., Clulow, Simon, Clulow, John, Franklin, Craig E. and Georges, Arthur (2016). Salinity tolerances of two Australian freshwater turtles, Chelodina expansa and Emydura macquarii (Testudinata: Chelidae). Conservation physiology, 4 (1) cow042, cow042. doi: 10.1093/conphys/cow042

Salinity tolerances of two Australian freshwater turtles, Chelodina expansa and Emydura macquarii (Testudinata: Chelidae)

2016

Conference Publication

Culvert hydrodynamics to enhance upstream fish passage: fish response to turbulence

Wang, H., Chanson, H., Kern, P. and Franklin, C. (2016). Culvert hydrodynamics to enhance upstream fish passage: fish response to turbulence. Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference, Perth, WA, Australia, 5-8 December 2016. Perth, WA, Australia: Australasian Fluid Mechanics Society.

Culvert hydrodynamics to enhance upstream fish passage: fish response to turbulence

2016

Journal Article

The relative importance of habitat quality and landscape context for reptiles in regenerating landscapes

Bruton, Melissa J., Maron, Martine, Franklin, Craig E. and McAlpine, Clive A. (2016). The relative importance of habitat quality and landscape context for reptiles in regenerating landscapes. Biological Conservation, 193, 37-47. doi: 10.1016/j.biocon.2015.11.004

The relative importance of habitat quality and landscape context for reptiles in regenerating landscapes

2016

Journal Article

Recognizing thermal plasticity in fish

Farrell, Anthony P. and Franklin, Craig E. (2016). Recognizing thermal plasticity in fish. Science, 351 (6269), 132-133. doi: 10.1126/science.351.6269.132-b

Recognizing thermal plasticity in fish

2015

Journal Article

Does greater thermal plasticity facilitate range expansion of an invasive terrestrial anuran into higher latitudes?

Winwood-Smith, Hugh S., Alton, Lesley A., Franklin, Craig E. and White, Craig R. (2015). Does greater thermal plasticity facilitate range expansion of an invasive terrestrial anuran into higher latitudes?. Conservation Physiology, 3 (1) cov010, 1-11. doi: 10.1093/conphys/cov010

Does greater thermal plasticity facilitate range expansion of an invasive terrestrial anuran into higher latitudes?

2015

Journal Article

Plasticity of protective mechanisms only partially explains interactive effects of temperature and UVR on upper thermal limits

Kern, Pippa, Cramp, Rebecca L., Seebacher, Frank, Ghanizadeh Kazerouni, Ensiyeh and Franklin, Craig E. (2015). Plasticity of protective mechanisms only partially explains interactive effects of temperature and UVR on upper thermal limits. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology. Part A: Molecular and Integrative Physiology, 190, 75-82. doi: 10.1016/j.cbpa.2015.09.007

Plasticity of protective mechanisms only partially explains interactive effects of temperature and UVR on upper thermal limits

2015

Journal Article

Physiological responses of ectotherms to daily temperature variation

Kern, Pippa, Cramp, Rebecca L. and Franklin, Craig E. (2015). Physiological responses of ectotherms to daily temperature variation. Journal of Experimental Biology, 218 (19), 3068-3076. doi: 10.1242/jeb.123166

Physiological responses of ectotherms to daily temperature variation

2015

Journal Article

On the hydrology of the bauxite oases, Cape York Peninsula, Australia

Leblanc, M., Tweed, S., Lyon, B. J., Bailey, J., Franklin, C. E., Harrington, G. and Suckow, A. (2015). On the hydrology of the bauxite oases, Cape York Peninsula, Australia. Journal of Hydrology, 528, 668-682. doi: 10.1016/j.jhydrol.2015.06.001

On the hydrology of the bauxite oases, Cape York Peninsula, Australia

2015

Journal Article

UV-B radiation interacts with temperature to determine animal performance

Kazerouni, Ensiyeh Ghanizadeh, Franklin, Craig E. and Seebacher, Frank (2015). UV-B radiation interacts with temperature to determine animal performance. Functional Ecology, 30 (4), 1-12. doi: 10.1111/1365-2435.12520

UV-B radiation interacts with temperature to determine animal performance

2015

Journal Article

Osmoregulation by juvenile brown-banded bamboo sharks, Chiloscyllium punctatum, in hypo- and hyper-saline waters

Cramp, R. L., Hansen, M. J. and Franklin, C. E. (2015). Osmoregulation by juvenile brown-banded bamboo sharks, Chiloscyllium punctatum, in hypo- and hyper-saline waters. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part A : Molecular and Integrative Physiology, 185, 107-114. doi: 10.1016/j.cbpa.2015.04.001

Osmoregulation by juvenile brown-banded bamboo sharks, Chiloscyllium punctatum, in hypo- and hyper-saline waters

2015

Journal Article

Pathological findings in wild harvested dugongs Dugong dugon of central Torres Strait, Australia

Woolford, L., Franklin, C., Whap, T., Loban, F. and Lanyon, J. M. (2015). Pathological findings in wild harvested dugongs Dugong dugon of central Torres Strait, Australia. Diseases of Aquatic Organisms, 113 (2), 89-102. doi: 10.3354/dao02825

Pathological findings in wild harvested dugongs Dugong dugon of central Torres Strait, Australia

2015

Journal Article

Does the telemetry technology matter? Comparing estimates of aquatic animal space-use generated from GPS-based and passive acoustic tracking

Dwyer, Ross G., Campbell, Hamish A., Irwin, Terri R. and Franklin, Craig E. (2015). Does the telemetry technology matter? Comparing estimates of aquatic animal space-use generated from GPS-based and passive acoustic tracking. Marine and Freshwater Research, 66 (7), 654-664. doi: 10.1071/MF14042

Does the telemetry technology matter? Comparing estimates of aquatic animal space-use generated from GPS-based and passive acoustic tracking

2015

Journal Article

An open Web-based system for the analysis and sharing of animal tracking data

Dwyer, Ross G., Brooking, Charles, Brimblecombe, Wilfred, Campbell, Hamish A., Hunter, Jane, Watts, Matthew and Franklin, Craig E. (2015). An open Web-based system for the analysis and sharing of animal tracking data. Animal Biotelemetry, 3 (1) 1, 1. doi: 10.1186/s40317-014-0021-8

An open Web-based system for the analysis and sharing of animal tracking data

2015

Conference Publication

A reusable scientific workflow for conservation planning

Guru, S. M., Dwyer, R. G., Watts, M. E., Dinh, M. N., Abramson, D., Nguyen, H. A., Campbell, H.A., Franklin, C. E., Clancy, T. and Possingham, H. P. (2015). A reusable scientific workflow for conservation planning. International Congress on Modelling and Simulation, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, 29 November to 4 December 2015. Gold Coast, QLD, Australia: MSSANZ.

A reusable scientific workflow for conservation planning

2015

Book

Antarctica cruising guide

Carey, Peter and Franklin, Craig (2015). Antarctica cruising guide. 3rd ed. Wellington, New Zeaalnd: Awa Press.

Antarctica cruising guide

2015

Journal Article

Activity, abundance and expression of Ca2+-activated proteases in skeletal muscle of the aestivating frog, Cyclorana alboguttata

Reilly, Beau D., Cramp, Rebecca L. and Franklin, Craig E. (2015). Activity, abundance and expression of Ca2+-activated proteases in skeletal muscle of the aestivating frog, Cyclorana alboguttata. Journal of Comparative Physiology B: Biochemical, Systemic, and Environmental Physiology, 185 (2), 243-255. doi: 10.1007/s00360-014-0880-6

Activity, abundance and expression of Ca2+-activated proteases in skeletal muscle of the aestivating frog, Cyclorana alboguttata

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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