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)

181 - 200 of 427 works

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

2014

Journal Article

Skin sloughing rate increases with chytrid fungus infection intensity in a susceptible amphibian

Ohmer, Michel E. B., Cramp, Rebecca L., White, Craig R. and Franklin, Craig E. (2014). Skin sloughing rate increases with chytrid fungus infection intensity in a susceptible amphibian. Functional Ecology, 29 (5), 674-682. doi: 10.1111/1365-2435.12370

Skin sloughing rate increases with chytrid fungus infection intensity in a susceptible amphibian

2014

Journal Article

Predicting the probability of large carnivore occurrence: a strategy to promote crocodile and human coexistence

Campbell, H. A., Dwyer, R. G., Wilson, H., Irwin, T. R. and Franklin, C. E. (2014). Predicting the probability of large carnivore occurrence: a strategy to promote crocodile and human coexistence. Animal Conservation, 18 (4), 387-395. doi: 10.1111/acv.12186

Predicting the probability of large carnivore occurrence: a strategy to promote crocodile and human coexistence

2014

Journal Article

Feeding across the food web: The interaction between diet, movement and body size in estuarine crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus)

Hanson, Jeffrey O., Salisbury, Steven W., Campbell, Hamish A., Dwyer, Ross G., Jardine, Timothy D. and Franklin, Craig E. (2014). Feeding across the food web: The interaction between diet, movement and body size in estuarine crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus). Austral Ecology, 40 (3), 275-286. doi: 10.1111/aec.12212

Feeding across the food web: The interaction between diet, movement and body size in estuarine crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus)

2014

Journal Article

Synergistic interaction between UV-B and temperature increases susceptibility to parasitic infection in a fish

Cramp, Rebecca L., Reid, Stefanie, Seebacher, Frank and Franklin, Craig E. (2014). Synergistic interaction between UV-B and temperature increases susceptibility to parasitic infection in a fish. Biology Letters, 10 (9) 20140449, 20140449. doi: 10.1098/rsbl.2014.0449

Synergistic interaction between UV-B and temperature increases susceptibility to parasitic infection in a fish

2014

Journal Article

Temperature and UV-B-insensitive performance in tadpoles of the ornate burrowing frog: an ephemeral pond specialist

Kern, Pippa, Cramp, Rebecca L. and Franklin, Craig E. (2014). Temperature and UV-B-insensitive performance in tadpoles of the ornate burrowing frog: an ephemeral pond specialist. Journal of Experimental Biology, 217 (8), 1246-1252. doi: 10.1242/jeb.097006

Temperature and UV-B-insensitive performance in tadpoles of the ornate burrowing frog: an ephemeral pond specialist

2014

Journal Article

Decreased hydrogen peroxide production and mitochondrial respiration in skeletal muscle but not cardiac muscle of the green-striped burrowing frog, a natural model of muscle disuse

Reilly, Beau D., Hickey, Anthony J. R., Cramp, Rebecca L. and Franklin, Craig E. (2014). Decreased hydrogen peroxide production and mitochondrial respiration in skeletal muscle but not cardiac muscle of the green-striped burrowing frog, a natural model of muscle disuse. Journal of Experimental Biology, 217 (7), 1087-1093. doi: 10.1242/jeb.096834

Decreased hydrogen peroxide production and mitochondrial respiration in skeletal muscle but not cardiac muscle of the green-striped burrowing frog, a natural model of muscle disuse

2014

Journal Article

First line of defence: the role of sloughing in the regulation of cutaneous microbes in frogs

Cramp, Rebecca L., McPhee, Rebcca K., Meyer, Edward A., Ohmer, Michel E. and Franklin, Craig E. (2014). First line of defence: the role of sloughing in the regulation of cutaneous microbes in frogs. Conservation Physiology, 2 (1) cou012, 1-12. doi: 10.1093/conphys/cou012

First line of defence: the role of sloughing in the regulation of cutaneous microbes in frogs

2014

Journal Article

The importance of underground shelter resources for reptiles in dryland landscapes: a woma python case study

Bruton, Melissa J., McAlpine, Clive A., Smith, Andrew G. and Franklin, Craig E. (2014). The importance of underground shelter resources for reptiles in dryland landscapes: a woma python case study. Austral Ecology, 39 (7), 819-829. doi: 10.1111/aec.12150

The importance of underground shelter resources for reptiles in dryland landscapes: a woma python case study

2014

Journal Article

Facilitating upstream passage of small-bodied fishes: linking the thermal dependence of swimming ability to culvert design

Rodgers, Essie M., Cramp, Rebecca L., Gordos, Matthew, Weier, Anna, Fairfall, Sarah, Riches, Marcus and Franklin, Craig E. (2014). Facilitating upstream passage of small-bodied fishes: linking the thermal dependence of swimming ability to culvert design. Marine and Freshwater Research, 65 (8), 710-719. doi: 10.1071/MF13170

Facilitating upstream passage of small-bodied fishes: linking the thermal dependence of swimming ability to culvert design

2014

Journal Article

Physiology, behavior, and conservation

Cooke, Steven J., Blumstein, Daniel T., Buchholz, Richard, Caro, Tim, Fernandez-Juricic, Esteban, Franklin, Craig E., Metcalfe, Julian, O'Connor, Constance M., St Clair, Colleen Cassady, Sutherland, William J. and Wikelski, Martin (2014). Physiology, behavior, and conservation. Physiological and Biochemical Zoology, 87 (1), 1-14. doi: 10.1086/671165

Physiology, behavior, and conservation

2013

Journal Article

Creating a behavioural classification module for acceleration data: using a captive surrogate for difficult to observe species

Campbell, Hamish A., Gao, Lianli, Bidder, Owen R., Hunter, Jane and Franklin, Craig E. (2013). Creating a behavioural classification module for acceleration data: using a captive surrogate for difficult to observe species. Journal of Experimental Biology, 216 (24), 4501-4506. doi: 10.1242/jeb.089805

Creating a behavioural classification module for acceleration data: using a captive surrogate for difficult to observe species

2013

Journal Article

Selectivity and repeated use of nesting sites in a freshwater turtle

Micheli-Campbell, Mariana A., Baumgartl, Thomas, Booth, David T., Campbell, Hamish A., Connell, Marilyn and Franklin, Craig E. (2013). Selectivity and repeated use of nesting sites in a freshwater turtle. Herpetologica, 69 (4), 383-396. doi: 10.1655/HERPETOLOGICA-D-12-00057

Selectivity and repeated use of nesting sites in a freshwater turtle

2013

Journal Article

Integrating telemetry with a predictive model to assess habitat preferences and juvenile survival in an endangered freshwater turtle

Micheli-Campbell, Mariana A., Campbell, Hamish A., Connell, Marilyn, Dwyer, Ross G. and Franklin, Craig E. (2013). Integrating telemetry with a predictive model to assess habitat preferences and juvenile survival in an endangered freshwater turtle. Freshwater Biology, 58 (11), 2253-2263. doi: 10.1111/fwb.12206

Integrating telemetry with a predictive model to assess habitat preferences and juvenile survival in an endangered freshwater turtle

2013

Journal Article

Niche expansion of the shorthorn sculpin (Myoxocephalus scorpius) to Arctic waters is supported by a thermal independence of cardiac performance at low temperature

Farrell, A. P., Altimiras, J., Franklin, C. E. and Axelsson, M. (2013). Niche expansion of the shorthorn sculpin (Myoxocephalus scorpius) to Arctic waters is supported by a thermal independence of cardiac performance at low temperature. Canadian Journal of Zoology, 91 (8), 573-580. doi: 10.1139/cjz-2013-0038

Niche expansion of the shorthorn sculpin (Myoxocephalus scorpius) to Arctic waters is supported by a thermal independence of cardiac performance at low temperature

2013

Journal Article

Home range utilisation and long-range movement of estuarine crocodiles during the breeding and nesting season

Campbell, Hamish A., Dwyer, Ross G., Irwin, Terri R. and Franklin, Craig E. (2013). Home range utilisation and long-range movement of estuarine crocodiles during the breeding and nesting season. PLoS One, 8 (5) e62127, e62127.1-e62127.9. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0062127

Home range utilisation and long-range movement of estuarine crocodiles during the breeding and nesting season

2013

Journal Article

Frogs and estivation: transcriptional insights into metabolism and cell survival in a natural model of extended muscle disuse

Reilly, Beau D., Schlipalius, David I., Cramp, Rebecca L., Ebert, Paul R. and Franklin, Craig E. (2013). Frogs and estivation: transcriptional insights into metabolism and cell survival in a natural model of extended muscle disuse. Physiological Genomics, 45 (10), 377-388. doi: 10.1152/physiolgenomics.00163.2012

Frogs and estivation: transcriptional insights into metabolism and cell survival in a natural model of extended muscle disuse

2013

Journal Article

Each to their own: skeletal muscles of different function use different biochemical strategies during aestivation at high temperature

Young, Karen M., Cramp, Rebecca L. and Franklin, Craig E. (2013). Each to their own: skeletal muscles of different function use different biochemical strategies during aestivation at high temperature. Journal of Experimental Biology, 216 (6), 1012-1024. doi: 10.1242/jeb.072827

Each to their own: skeletal muscles of different function use different biochemical strategies during aestivation at high temperature

2013

Journal Article

Hot and steady: elevated temperatures do not enhance muscle disuse atrophy during prolonged aestivation in the ectotherm Cyclorana alboguttata

Young, K. M., Cramp, R. L. and Franklin, C. E. (2013). Hot and steady: elevated temperatures do not enhance muscle disuse atrophy during prolonged aestivation in the ectotherm Cyclorana alboguttata. Journal of Morphology, 274 (2), 165-174. doi: 10.1002/jmor.20080

Hot and steady: elevated temperatures do not enhance muscle disuse atrophy during prolonged aestivation in the ectotherm 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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