Associate Professor Ian Tibbetts
Associate Professor

Ian Tibbetts

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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.

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Associate Professor Ian Tibbetts is:
Available for supervision
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Fields of research

Ecology Fisheries sciences Zoology

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours) of Science (Advanced), University of Wales
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland

Research interests

  • Ecology of grazers

Search Professor Ian Tibbetts’s works on UQ eSpace

139 works between 1991 and 2023
All (139) Journal Article (119) Book Chapter (5) Conference Publication (4) Book (3) Other Outputs (8)

61 - 80 of 139 works

2014

Journal Article

Spawning activity of the Australian lungfish Neoceratodus forsteri in an impoundment

Roberts, D. T., Mallett, S., Kruck, N. C., Loh, W. and Tibbetts, I. (2014). Spawning activity of the Australian lungfish Neoceratodus forsteri in an impoundment. Journal of Fish Biology, 84 (1), 163-177. doi: 10.1111/jfb.12264

Spawning activity of the Australian lungfish Neoceratodus forsteri in an impoundment

2014

Journal Article

Morphology of the ampullae of Lorenzini in juvenile freshwater Carcharhinus leucas

Whitehead, Darryl L., Gauthier, Arnault R. G., Mu, Erica W. H., Bennett, Mike B. and Tibbetts, Ian R. (2014). Morphology of the ampullae of Lorenzini in juvenile freshwater Carcharhinus leucas. Journal of Morphology, 276 (5), 481-493. doi: 10.1002/jmor.20355

Morphology of the ampullae of Lorenzini in juvenile freshwater Carcharhinus leucas

2014

Journal Article

Feeding ecology of the seagrass-grazing nerite Smaragdia souverbiana (Montrouzier, 1863) in subtropical seagrass beds of eastern Australia

Rossini, Renee, Rueda, Jose Luis and Tibbetts, Ian (2014). Feeding ecology of the seagrass-grazing nerite Smaragdia souverbiana (Montrouzier, 1863) in subtropical seagrass beds of eastern Australia. Journal of Molluscan Studies, 80 (2), 139-147. doi: 10.1093/mollus/eyu003

Feeding ecology of the seagrass-grazing nerite Smaragdia souverbiana (Montrouzier, 1863) in subtropical seagrass beds of eastern Australia

2014

Journal Article

Indicators of coral reef ecosystem recovery following reduction in logging and implementation of community-based management schemes in the Solomon Islands

Albert, S., Grinham, A., Gibbes, B., Tibbetts, I. and Udy, J. (2014). Indicators of coral reef ecosystem recovery following reduction in logging and implementation of community-based management schemes in the Solomon Islands. Pacific Conservation Biology, 20 (1), 75-85. doi: 10.1071/pc140075

Indicators of coral reef ecosystem recovery following reduction in logging and implementation of community-based management schemes in the Solomon Islands

2014

Journal Article

DNA barcoding of freshwater fishes and the development of a quantitative qPCR assay for the species-specific detection and quantification of fish larvae from plankton samples

Loh, W. K. W., Bond, P., Ashton, K. J., Roberts, D. T. and Tibbetts, I. R. (2014). DNA barcoding of freshwater fishes and the development of a quantitative qPCR assay for the species-specific detection and quantification of fish larvae from plankton samples. Journal of Fish Biology, 85 (2), 307-328. doi: 10.1111/jfb.12422

DNA barcoding of freshwater fishes and the development of a quantitative qPCR assay for the species-specific detection and quantification of fish larvae from plankton samples

2013

Journal Article

Rapid growth of wahoo (Acanthocybium solandri) in the Coral Sea, based on length-at-age estimates using annual and daily increments on sagittal otoliths

Zischke, Mitchell T., Griffiths, Shane P. and Tibbetts, Ian R. (2013). Rapid growth of wahoo (Acanthocybium solandri) in the Coral Sea, based on length-at-age estimates using annual and daily increments on sagittal otoliths. ICES Journal of Marine Science, 70 (6), 1128-1139. doi: 10.1093/icesjms/fst039

Rapid growth of wahoo (Acanthocybium solandri) in the Coral Sea, based on length-at-age estimates using annual and daily increments on sagittal otoliths

2013

Journal Article

A sand goby realizes its niche both at high population densities and in the presence of the half bridled goby

Chargulaf, Craig A., Burfeind, Dana D. and Tibbetts, Ian R. (2013). A sand goby realizes its niche both at high population densities and in the presence of the half bridled goby. Marine Ecology Progress Series, 488, 247-254. doi: 10.3354/meps10431

A sand goby realizes its niche both at high population densities and in the presence of the half bridled goby

2013

Book

Solomon Islands marine life: information on biology and management of marine resources

Albert, Simon, Tibbetts, Ian and Udy, James (2013). Solomon Islands marine life: information on biology and management of marine resources. Brisbane Australia: The University of Queensand.

Solomon Islands marine life: information on biology and management of marine resources

2013

Journal Article

Stock identification of wahoo (Acanthocybium solandri) in the Pacific and Indian Oceans using morphometrics and parasites

Zischke, Mitchell T., Griffiths, Shane P., Tibbetts, Ian R. and Lester, Robert J. G. (2013). Stock identification of wahoo (Acanthocybium solandri) in the Pacific and Indian Oceans using morphometrics and parasites. Ices Journal of Marine Science, 70 (1), 164-172. doi: 10.1093/icesjms/fss164

Stock identification of wahoo (Acanthocybium solandri) in the Pacific and Indian Oceans using morphometrics and parasites

2013

Journal Article

Reproductive biology of wahoo, Acanthocybium solandri, off eastern Australia

Zischke, Mitchell T., Farley, Jessica H., Griffiths, Shane P. and Tibbetts, Ian R. (2013). Reproductive biology of wahoo, Acanthocybium solandri, off eastern Australia. Reviews in Fish Biology and Fisheries, 23 (4), 491-506. doi: 10.1007/s11160-013-9304-z

Reproductive biology of wahoo, Acanthocybium solandri, off eastern Australia

2012

Journal Article

Declining trends in annual catch rates of the tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) in Queensland, Australia

Holmes, Bonnie J., Sumpton, Wayne D., Mayer, David G., Tibbetts, Ian R., Neil, David T. and Bennett, Mike B. (2012). Declining trends in annual catch rates of the tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) in Queensland, Australia. Fisheries Research, 129-130, 38-45. doi: 10.1016/j.fishres.2012.06.005

Declining trends in annual catch rates of the tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) in Queensland, Australia

2012

Journal Article

Better red than dead? Potential aposematism in a harpacticoid copepod, Metis holothuriae

Gilby, Ben L., Burfeind, Dana D. and Tibbetts, Ian R. (2012). Better red than dead? Potential aposematism in a harpacticoid copepod, Metis holothuriae. Marine Environmental Research, 74, 73-76. doi: 10.1016/j.marenvres.2011.12.001

Better red than dead? Potential aposematism in a harpacticoid copepod, Metis holothuriae

2012

Journal Article

Extreme habitat specialisation and population structure of two gorgonian-associated pygmy seahorses

Smith, R. E., Grutter, A. S. and Tibbetts, I. R. (2012). Extreme habitat specialisation and population structure of two gorgonian-associated pygmy seahorses. Marine Ecology-Progress Series, 444 (10), 195-206. doi: 10.3354/meps09471

Extreme habitat specialisation and population structure of two gorgonian-associated pygmy seahorses

2011

Journal Article

Identification of seagrasses in the gut of a marine herbivorous fish using DNA barcoding and visual inspection techniques

Chelsky Budarf, A., Burfeind, D. D., Loh, W. K. W. and Tibbetts, I. R. (2011). Identification of seagrasses in the gut of a marine herbivorous fish using DNA barcoding and visual inspection techniques. Journal of Fish Biology, 79 (1), 112-121. doi: 10.1111/j.1095-8649.2011.02999.x

Identification of seagrasses in the gut of a marine herbivorous fish using DNA barcoding and visual inspection techniques

2011

Journal Article

Enzymatic digestion in stomachless fishes: How a simple gut accommodates both herbivory and carnivory

Day, Ryan D., German, Donovan P., Manjakasy, Jennifer M., Farr, Ingrid, Hansen, Mitchell Jay and Tibbetts, Ian R. (2011). Enzymatic digestion in stomachless fishes: How a simple gut accommodates both herbivory and carnivory. Journal of Comparative Physiology B: Biochemical, Systemic, and Environmental Physiology, 181 (5), 603-613. doi: 10.1007/s00360-010-0546-y

Enzymatic digestion in stomachless fishes: How a simple gut accommodates both herbivory and carnivory

2011

Journal Article

Assessing the overlap between the diet of a coastal shark and the surrounding prey communities in a sub-tropical embayment

Gutteridge, A. N., Bennett, M. B., Huveneers, C. and Tibbetts, I. R. (2011). Assessing the overlap between the diet of a coastal shark and the surrounding prey communities in a sub-tropical embayment. Journal of Fish Biology, 78 (5), 1405-1422. doi: 10.1111/j.1095-8649.2011.02945.x

Assessing the overlap between the diet of a coastal shark and the surrounding prey communities in a sub-tropical embayment

2011

Journal Article

Little change in distribution of rocky shore faunal communities on the Australian east coast after 50 years of warming

Poloczanska, Elvira S., Smith, Sam, Fauconnet, Laurence, Healy, John, Tibbetts, Ian R., Burrows, Michael T. and Richardson, Anthony J. (2011). Little change in distribution of rocky shore faunal communities on the Australian east coast after 50 years of warming. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology, 400 (1-2), 145-154. doi: 10.1016/j.jembe.2011.02.018

Little change in distribution of rocky shore faunal communities on the Australian east coast after 50 years of warming

2011

Journal Article

Lyngbya majuscula blooms and the diet of small subtropical benthivorous fishes

Gilby, BL, Burfeind, DD and Tibbetts, IR (2011). Lyngbya majuscula blooms and the diet of small subtropical benthivorous fishes. Marine Biology, 158 (2), 245-255. doi: 10.1007/s00227-010-1555-9

Lyngbya majuscula blooms and the diet of small subtropical benthivorous fishes

2011

Journal Article

Community structure of soft sediment pool fishes in Moreton Bay, Australia

Chargulaf, C. A., Townsend, K. A. and Tibbetts, I. R. (2011). Community structure of soft sediment pool fishes in Moreton Bay, Australia. Journal of Fish Biology, 78 (2), 479-494. doi: 10.1111/j.1095-8649.2010.02866.x

Community structure of soft sediment pool fishes in Moreton Bay, Australia

2010

Journal Article

Effect of diel activity patterns and harvesting pressure on the diversity and biomass of sea cucumbers in Marovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands

Buckius, Christine, Albert, Simon, Tibbetts, Ian and Udy, James (2010). Effect of diel activity patterns and harvesting pressure on the diversity and biomass of sea cucumbers in Marovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands. Environmental Management, 45 (5), 963-973. doi: 10.1007/s00267-010-9469-3

Effect of diel activity patterns and harvesting pressure on the diversity and biomass of sea cucumbers in Marovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands

Past funding

  • 2021 - 2023
    UQ x WWF Turtle Cooling Project Field Work
    World Wide Fund for Nature Australia
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2024
    Biology, ecology and population structure of sailfish (Istiophorus platypterus)
    Research Donation Generic
    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
  • 2018 - 2020
    Developing frameworks for scaling sustainable community based conservation in Solomon Islands (Placeholder Record)
    MacArthur Foundation (John & Catherine MacArthur)
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    Implementation of novel conservation partnerships in Solomon Islands
    MacArthur Foundation (John & Catherine MacArthur)
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2018
    Seahorses and pipefish lose critical seagrass habitat to killer algae
    Sea World Research and Rescue Foundation Inc
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2015
    Recovery of habitat and ecosystem services following the installation of Environmentally Friendly Moorings
    SEQ Catchments Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2017
    Strengthening Emerging Frameworks for Conservation Across Melanesian Island Arcs
    MacArthur Foundation (John & Catherine MacArthur)
    Open grant
  • 2012
    Using biodiesel cleanup agents to reduce impacts on mangroves and tidal wetland ecosystems from oils (ARC Linkage Project Administered by James Cook University)
    James Cook University
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2012
    Population genomics to predict conservation effects of marine reserves: an example from SE Queensland
    Sea World Research and Rescue Foundation Inc
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2012
    Using biodiesel cleanup agents to reduce impacts on mangroves and tidal wetland ecosystems from oils spills
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2010
    Development of Electrofishing method targeting juvenile lungfish
    Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority trading as Seqwater
    Open grant
  • 2010
    Trophic linkages in the Wivenhoe Dam (Modification - Purse Seine)
    Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority trading as Seqwater
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2011
    Life History, Demographics and Recruitment of the Australian Lungfish (Neoceratodus forsteri) in South East Queensland
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2010
    Assessment of littoral fish community recruitment patterns in Wivenhoe Dam in response to variable water levels
    Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority trading as Seqwater
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2012
    Assessment of pelagic fish community recruitment patterns in Wivenhoe Dam
    Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority trading as Seqwater
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2010
    The Potential for Top Predators to Influence the Water Quality of Wivenhoe Lake
    Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority trading as Seqwater
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2010
    Spawning, recruitment and habitat assessment of Lungfish in SEQ
    Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority trading as Seqwater
    Open grant
  • 2009
    Waterborne Exposure of Australian Bass to Ethanol Estradiol
    Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority trading as Seqwater
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2010
    Health Assessment of Australian Bass and Other Key Biota in SEQ Storages
    Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority trading as Seqwater
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2011
    ResTeach 2009 0.2 FTE School of Biological Sciences
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2009
    Life history mapping of fish species of concern in Wivenhoe Dam: Part (2) Identification of inchthyoplankton
    Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority trading as Seqwater
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2009
    Health Assessment of Australian Bass population in Wivenhoe Dam
    South East Queensland Water Corporation Limited
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2008
    Trophic linkages in the Wivenhoe Dam
    South East Queensland Water Corporation Limited
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2010
    Developing and field testing community management systems to protect the coral reefs and marine ecosystems of Marovo Lagoon in the Solomon Islands
    MacArthur Foundation (John & Catherine MacArthur)
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2007
    Conserving the Marine Biodiversity of Marovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands
    MacArthur Foundation (John & Catherine MacArthur)
    Open grant
  • 1999 - 2001
    Optimisation of growth in Anguilla australia and Anguilla reinhardtii in support of Australian Aquaculture Industry
    ARC Collaborative Grant (SPIRT)
    Open grant
  • 1998 - 2001
    Biological electric field sensors
    Department Defence - Defence Science & Technology
    Open grant
  • 1998
    The feeding, growth and reproduction of the labrid fish, Choerodon venustus (De Vis)
    Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
    Open grant
  • 1997
    Obligatory benthic micro-carnivory in post-larval whiting: Sillago ciliata and S. maculate meiobenthic interactions
    University of Queensland New Staff Research Grant
    Open grant

Availability

Associate Professor Ian Tibbetts is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Assessing the biology and connectivity of deep-water finfish on Australia's east coast and impacts on fleet dynamics

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Benjamin Mos

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Biology of Sailfish in the Indo-Pacific

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Christine Dudgeon

  • 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

  • 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

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Assessing the biology and connectivity of deep-water finfish on Australia's east coast and impacts on fleet dynamics

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Benjamin Mos

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Development of alternative commercial fishing gear, methods and technology

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Sex ratios of sea turtle hatchlings and breeding turtles in a warming climate

    Principal Advisor

Completed supervision

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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