Overview
Background
I grew up on the Devon coast hunting among the fucoids for crabs and shrimp. I undertook research while at school on the diet of blennies. At university in Swansea, south Wales, and as a marine Biology student I investigated informally the behaviour of intertidal pool dwelling organisms andmore formally (Hons) the ecology of benthic invertebrates. My PhD at the University of Queensland delved into the ecology and evolution of halfbeaks (Hemiramphidae) . My research track-record since reflects both my early interests and those developed subsequent to my PhD. I have published in diverse fields reflecting my general curiosity about marine life, and in particular the dynamic between evolution and action addressing challenges to extant paradigms that my extensive time in the field have prompted.
Availability
- Associate Professor Ian Tibbetts is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Science (Advanced), University of Wales
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Ecology of grazers
Works
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2022
Journal Article
Key research priorities for the future of fish and fisheries in Australia
Williams, Samuel M., Tibbetts, Ian R. and Holmes, Bonnie J. (2022). Key research priorities for the future of fish and fisheries in Australia. Pacific Conservation Biology. doi: 10.1071/pc21073
2022
Journal Article
Assassins and apples: the environmental constraints of two snails that threaten Australian aquatic systems
Bodley, Brenton, Holmes, Bonnie J., Williams, Samuel M., Tibbetts, Ian R., Burfeind, Dana D. and McDougall, Carmel (2022). Assassins and apples: the environmental constraints of two snails that threaten Australian aquatic systems. Marine and Freshwater Research, 73 (12), 1510-1519. doi: 10.1071/mf22176
2021
Journal Article
Delimiting cryptic species within the brown-banded bamboo shark, Chiloscyllium punctatum in the Indo-Australian region with mitochondrial DNA and genome-wide SNP approaches
Fahmi, Tibbetts, Ian R., Bennett, Michael B. and Dudgeon, Christine L. (2021). Delimiting cryptic species within the brown-banded bamboo shark, Chiloscyllium punctatum in the Indo-Australian region with mitochondrial DNA and genome-wide SNP approaches. BMC Ecology and Evolution, 21 (1) 121, 121. doi: 10.1186/s12862-021-01852-3
2021
Journal Article
Global connections with some genomic differentiation occur between Indo‐Pacific and Atlantic Ocean wahoo, a large circumtropical pelagic fish
Haro‐Bilbao, Isabel, Riginos, Cynthia, Baldwin, John D., Zischke, Mitchell, Tibbetts, Ian R., Thia, Joshua A. and Bernardi, Giacomo (2021). Global connections with some genomic differentiation occur between Indo‐Pacific and Atlantic Ocean wahoo, a large circumtropical pelagic fish. Journal of Biogeography, 48 (8), 2053-2067. doi: 10.1111/jbi.14135
2021
Journal Article
Population structure of the brown-banded bamboo shark, Chiloscyllium punctatum and its relation to fisheries management in the Indo-Malay region
Fahmi, Tibbetts, I.R., Bennett, M.B., Ali, A., Krajangdara, T. and Dudgeon, C.L. (2021). Population structure of the brown-banded bamboo shark, Chiloscyllium punctatum and its relation to fisheries management in the Indo-Malay region. Fisheries Research, 240 105972, 105972. doi: 10.1016/j.fishres.2021.105972
2021
Journal Article
Reproductive biology of a bamboo shark as a framework for better fisheries management
Fahmi, Oktaviyani, Selvia, Bennett, Michael B., Dudgeon, Christine L. and Tibbetts, Ian R. (2021). Reproductive biology of a bamboo shark as a framework for better fisheries management. Marine and Freshwater Research, 72 (7), 964-977. doi: 10.1071/MF20189
2021
Other Outputs
Submission to Independent Review of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
Roberson, Leslie, Tibbetts, Ian and Davey, Madeline (2021). Submission to Independent Review of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. Canberra, ACT, Australia: Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
2021
Journal Article
Age and growth of the tropical oviparous shark, Chiloscyllium punctatum in Indonesian waters
Fahmi, Kurniawan, Wanwan, Tibbetts, Ian R., Oktaviyani, Selvia, Dudgeon, Christine L. and Bennett, Michael B. (2021). Age and growth of the tropical oviparous shark, Chiloscyllium punctatum in Indonesian waters. Journal of Fish Biology, 99 (3) jfb.14778, 921-930. doi: 10.1111/jfb.14778
2020
Journal Article
An unconventional flavivirus and other RNA viruses in the sea cucumber (Holothuroidea; Echinodermata) virome
Hewson, Ian, Johnson, Mitchell R. and Tibbetts, Ian R. (2020). An unconventional flavivirus and other RNA viruses in the sea cucumber (Holothuroidea; Echinodermata) virome. Viruses, 12 (9) 1057, 1057. doi: 10.3390/v12091057
2020
Journal Article
Differences in diet and foraging behaviour of commercially important rabbitfish species on coral reefs in the Indian Ocean
Ebrahim, A., Martin, T. S. H., Mumby, P. J., Olds, A. D. and Tibbetts, I. R. (2020). Differences in diet and foraging behaviour of commercially important rabbitfish species on coral reefs in the Indian Ocean. Coral Reefs, 39 (4), 977-988. doi: 10.1007/s00338-020-01918-6
2020
Journal Article
The commercially important shoemaker spinefoot, Siganus sutor, connects coral reefs to neighbouring seagrass meadows
Ebrahim, Ameer, Bijoux, Jude P., Mumby, Peter J. and Tibbetts, Ian R. (2020). The commercially important shoemaker spinefoot, Siganus sutor, connects coral reefs to neighbouring seagrass meadows. Journal of Fish Biology, 96 (4) jfb.14297, 1034-1044. doi: 10.1111/jfb.14297
2020
Other Outputs
Sea turtle nest temperatures for Staines et al. (2020) Milman_Nest_Temperature
Tibbetts, Ian, Staines, Melissa and Booth, David (2020). Sea turtle nest temperatures for Staines et al. (2020) Milman_Nest_Temperature. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.14264/c90b3d0
2019
Journal Article
Comparative morphology of the electrosensory system of the epaulette shark Hemiscyllium ocellatum and brown-banded bamboo shark Chiloscyllium punctatum
Gauthier, Arnault R. G., Whitehead, Darryl L., Tibbetts, Ian R. and Bennett, Michael B. (2019). Comparative morphology of the electrosensory system of the epaulette shark Hemiscyllium ocellatum and brown-banded bamboo shark Chiloscyllium punctatum. Journal of Fish Biology, 94 (2), 313-319. doi: 10.1111/jfb.13893
2019
Journal Article
Recolonization of mollusc assemblages in mangrove plantations damaged by Typhoon Chan-hom in the Philippines
Salmo, Severino G., Tibbetts, Ian R. and Duke, Norman C. (2019). Recolonization of mollusc assemblages in mangrove plantations damaged by Typhoon Chan-hom in the Philippines. Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 228 106365, 106365. doi: 10.1016/j.ecss.2019.106365
2019
Journal Article
What's the catch in who fishes? Fisherwomen's contributions to fisheries an food security in Marovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands
Rabbitt, Sheridan, Lilley, Ian, Albert, Simon and Tibbetts, Ian R. (2019). What's the catch in who fishes? Fisherwomen's contributions to fisheries an food security in Marovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands. Marine Policy, 108 103667, 1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.marpol.2019.103667
2019
Book
Moreton Bay Quandamooka and Catchment: past, present, and future
I.R. Tibbetts, P.C. Rothlisberg, D.T. Neil, T.A. Homburg, D.T. Brewer and A.H. Arthington eds. (2019). Moreton Bay Quandamooka and Catchment: past, present, and future. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: The Moreton Bay Foundation.
2019
Journal Article
Fishing for cash – village attitudes towards fish exports in Marovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands
Rabbitt, Sheridan, Lilley, Ian, Albert, Simon and Tibbetts, Ian R. (2019). Fishing for cash – village attitudes towards fish exports in Marovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands. Women in Fisheries Information Bulletin, 30-33.
2018
Journal Article
Morphological comparison of the ampullae of Lorenzini of three sympatric benthic rays
Gauthier, A. R. G., Whitehead, D. L., Tibbetts, I. R., Cribb, B. W. and Bennett, M. B. (2018). Morphological comparison of the ampullae of Lorenzini of three sympatric benthic rays. Journal of Fish Biology, 92 (2), 504-514. doi: 10.1111/jfb.13531
2018
Journal Article
Lack of multiple paternity in the oceanodromous tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier)
Holmes, Bonnie J., Pope, Lisa C., Williams, Samuel M., Tibbetts, Ian R., Bennett, Mike B. and Ovenden, Jennifer R. (2018). Lack of multiple paternity in the oceanodromous tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier). Royal Society Open Science, 5 (1) 171385, 1-9. doi: 10.1098/rsos.171385
2017
Journal Article
Umbrellas can work under water: Using threatened species as indicator and management surrogates can improve coastal conservation
Gilby, Ben L., Olds, Andrew D., Connolly, Rod M., Yabsley, Nicholas A., Maxwell, Paul S., Tibbetts, Ian R., Schoeman, David S. and Schlacher, Thomas A. (2017). Umbrellas can work under water: Using threatened species as indicator and management surrogates can improve coastal conservation. Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 199, 132-140. doi: 10.1016/j.ecss.2017.10.003
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Associate Professor Ian Tibbetts is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Assessing the biology and connectivity of deep-water finfish on Australia's east coast and impacts on fleet dynamics
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Biology of Sailfish in the Indo-Pacific
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Christine Dudgeon
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Doctor Philosophy
Proximate factors of Mushy Tuna Syndrome and an amelioration plan for fishers and processors.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Simone Blomberg, Dr Matthew Holden, Professor Louw Hoffman
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Doctor Philosophy
Resilience potential of coral reefs in Indonesia Resilience potential of coral reefs in Indonesia (a study case between MPA and non-MPA)
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Peter Mumby
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Doctor Philosophy
Assessing the biology and connectivity of deep-water finfish on Australia's east coast and impacts on fleet dynamics
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Development of alternative commercial fishing gear, methods and technology
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Sex ratios of sea turtle hatchlings and breeding turtles in a warming climate
Principal Advisor
Completed supervision
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Nutritional Security, Gender, and Community-Based Fisheries Management in the Pacific: A Case Study from Marovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Simon Albert, Emeritus Professor Ian Lilley
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Biology and Population Structure of the Brown-banded Bamboo Shark Chiloscyllium punctatum
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Christine Dudgeon
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
The ecological and functional roles of commercially important rabbitfish species in a marine environment
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Peter Mumby
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Global population structure and life history traits in the Galapagos Marine Reserve of wahoo (Acanthocybium solandri): Implications for fisheries management
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Cynthia Riginos
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2017
Master Philosophy
Foraging ecology of a benthic feeding elasmobranch, Neotrygon australiae
Principal Advisor
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
The biology and ecology of the tiger shark (<i>Galeocerdo cuvier</i>) on the east coast of Australia.
Principal Advisor
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Integrating ecology, oceanography and genetics for spatial fisheries management
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Hugh Possingham
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
Digestion without a stomach: Comparative studies on the digestive physiology, nutritional ecology and energetics of stomachlessness in fishes
Principal Advisor
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
Community structure and biology of the elasmobranchs of Hervey Bay, southeast Queensland, Australia
Principal Advisor
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
The ecology of soft sediment tidepool dwelling gobies (Pisces: Gobiidae) in Moreton Bay, Australia
Principal Advisor
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
The biology and conservation of gorgonian-associated pygmy seahorses
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Alexandra Grutter
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2010
Master Philosophy
Relationships between polychaete community composition and environmental factors in the Gulf of Carpentaria, northern Australia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Anthony Richardson
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2008
Master Philosophy
DIVERSITY, BIOLOGY AND UTILIZATION OF CHONDRICHTHYANS IN WEST CENTRAL INDONESIA FISHERIES
Principal Advisor
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2005
Doctor Philosophy
DEVELOPMENT OF EFFECTIVE PRACTICAL DIETS FOR THE INTENSIVE AQUACULTURE OF JUVENILE LONGFINNED EEL, Anguilla reinhardtii (STEINDACHNER 1867)
Principal Advisor
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2005
Master Philosophy
DOES PREDATION/DISTURBANCE BY BENTHIC-FEEDING GOBIES INFLUENCE THE INFAUNA ON HERON ISLAND REEF FLAT?
Principal Advisor
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2004
Doctor Philosophy
SENSORY MODALITIES, PLASTICITY AND PREY CHOICE IN THREE SYMPATRIC SPECIES OF WHITING (PISCES: SILLAGINIDAE)
Principal Advisor
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2004
Doctor Philosophy
RELATIVE CONTRIBUTION OF FIVE SPECIES OF HERBIVOROUS FISH TO THE CONSUMPTION OF EPILITHIC ALGAL MATRIX IN THE SOUTHERN GREAT BARRIER REEF
Principal Advisor
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2004
Doctor Philosophy
THE TOXICOLOGICAL IMPACT OF THE CYNABACTERIUM Lyngbya majuscula UPON THE RABBITFISH Siganus fuscescens AND THE SEA HARES Stylocheilus striatus AND Bursatella leachii.
Principal Advisor
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2004
Doctor Philosophy
THE REPRODUCTION, GROWTH, FEEDING AND IMPACTS OF EXPLOITATION OF THE VENUS TUSKFISH (Choerodon venustus): WITH SOME IMPLICATIONS FOR ITS MANAGEMENT
Principal Advisor
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2002
Doctor Philosophy
BIOLOGICAL ELECTRIC FIELD SENSORS
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Craig Franklin
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2020
Master Philosophy
The movement ecology and habitat oreferences of the endangered speartooth shark Glyphis glyphis in the Wenlock River, northern Australia.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Craig Franklin
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Taxonomic, phylogenetic and life-cycle studies of digenetic trematodes utilizing herbivorous marine fishes as definitive hosts
Associate Advisor
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Variations in electrosensory system morphology in teleost and elasmobranch fishes
Associate Advisor
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Marine protected areas: Evaluating policy efficacy and impact in conserving biodiversity.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor John Pandolfi
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
The grazing impact of common surgeonfish on algal dynamics of the Great Barrier Reef
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Peter Mumby
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Stock structure, biology, fisheries and status of wahoo, Acanthocybium solandri, off eastern Australia
Associate Advisor
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
The gustatory system of elasmobranchs: morphology, distribution and development of oral papillae and oral denticles
Associate Advisor
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Early Post-Typhoon Effects on the Restoration Trajectory of Planted Mangroves: Implications for Forest Development and Macrofaunal Communities
Associate Advisor
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
Seagrass and Caulerpa taxifolia interactions: comunity function in invasive vs native populations
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kate O'Brien
Media
Enquiries
Contact Associate Professor Ian Tibbetts directly for media enquiries about:
- Coral reef ecology
- Fish - sediment and rocky shore pools
- Fish biology
- Fishes - herbivorous
- Fishes - impoundement
- Fishes - riverine
- Fishes - stomachless
- Flyingfish
- Garfish
- Longtom - fish
- Moreton Bay - marine life
- Reef ecology
- Reef systems - grazing
- Rock pools - fish
- Sauries - fish
- Solomon Islands - marine life
- Stomachless fishes
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