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:
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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

142 works between 1991 and 2025
All (142) Journal Article (121) Book Chapter (5) Conference Publication (4) Book (3) Other Outputs (9)

101 - 120 of 142 works

2008

Journal Article

Development of the pharyngeal dentition of two herbivorous halfbeaks (Teleostei : Hemiramphidae) and implications for the hemiramphid ontogenetic trophic shift

Tibbetts, Ian R., Day, Ryan D. and Carseldine, Lee (2008). Development of the pharyngeal dentition of two herbivorous halfbeaks (Teleostei : Hemiramphidae) and implications for the hemiramphid ontogenetic trophic shift. Marine & Freshwater Research, 59 (2), 117-124. doi: 10.1071/MF07026

Development of the pharyngeal dentition of two herbivorous halfbeaks (Teleostei : Hemiramphidae) and implications for the hemiramphid ontogenetic trophic shift

2007

Journal Article

Functional and phylogenetic implications of the vesicular swimbladder of Hemiramphus and Oxyporhamphus convexus (Beloniformes: Teleostei)

Tibbetts, Ian R., Collette, Bruce B., Isaac, Robert and Kreiter, Philip (2007). Functional and phylogenetic implications of the vesicular swimbladder of Hemiramphus and Oxyporhamphus convexus (Beloniformes: Teleostei). Copeia, 2007 (4), 808-817. doi: 10.1643/0045-8511(2007)7[808:FAPIOT]2.0.CO;2

Functional and phylogenetic implications of the vesicular swimbladder of Hemiramphus and Oxyporhamphus convexus (Beloniformes: Teleostei)

2007

Journal Article

Temperature changes in the tidal excursion front and surface sediment of a subtropical mudflat in autumn

Birt, M. J. and Tibbetts, I. R. (2007). Temperature changes in the tidal excursion front and surface sediment of a subtropical mudflat in autumn. Journal of Sea Research, 58 (2), 113-119. doi: 10.1016/j.seares.2007.03.003

Temperature changes in the tidal excursion front and surface sediment of a subtropical mudflat in autumn

2007

Journal Article

Autoradiographic confirmation of mucus-mediated absorption in the halfbeak Hyporhamphus regularis ardelio (Whitley, 1931)

Carseldine, L. and Tibbetts, I. R. (2007). Autoradiographic confirmation of mucus-mediated absorption in the halfbeak Hyporhamphus regularis ardelio (Whitley, 1931). Journal of Fish Biology, 70 (2), 644-647. doi: 10.1111/j.1095-8649.2007.01325.x

Autoradiographic confirmation of mucus-mediated absorption in the halfbeak Hyporhamphus regularis ardelio (Whitley, 1931)

2007

Book Chapter

The UQ Marovo Experience: Science-based support for community management of marine resources

Duke, Norm, Udy, James, Albert, Simon, Love, Mark, Ross, Annie, Tibbetts, Ian., Roelfsema, Chris, Neil, David, Marion, Guy, Prange, Joelle, Corrin-Care, Jennifer, Carter, William, Dart, Peter and Hough, Sean (2007). The UQ Marovo Experience: Science-based support for community management of marine resources. Conserving the marine biodiversity of Marovo Lagoon: Development of environmental management initiatives that will conserve the marine biodiversity and productivity of Marova Lagoon, Solomon Islands. (pp. 11-27) edited by N. C. Duke, J. W. Udy, S. Albert, M. Love, A. Ross, I. R. Tibbetts, C. Roelfsema, D. T. Neil, G. Marion, J. Corrin Care, W. Carter, P. Dart and S. Hough. Brisbane, Australia: The University of Queensland.

The UQ Marovo Experience: Science-based support for community management of marine resources

2007

Book Chapter

Science addressing community concerns about the marine environment

Albert, S., Love, M., Udy, J., Tibbetts, I., Roelfsema, C., Neil, D., Marion, G., Hough, S., Ross, A. and Duke, N. (2007). Science addressing community concerns about the marine environment. Conserving the marine biodiversity of Marovo Lagoon: Development of environmental management initiative that will conserve the marine biodiversity and productivity of Marovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands. (pp. 43-83) edited by N. C. Duke, J. W. Udy, S. Albert, M. Love, A. Ross, I. R. Tibbetts, C. Roelfsema, D. T. Neil, G. Marion, J. Corrin Care, W. Carter, P. Dart and S. Hough. Brisbane: The University of Queensland.

Science addressing community concerns about the marine environment

2007

Book Chapter

Lessons learned, future directions and recommendations

Love, M., Corrin-Care, J., Ross, A., Albert, S., Tibbetts, I., Udy, J., Roelfsema, C. and Duke, N. (2007). Lessons learned, future directions and recommendations. Conserving the marine biodiversity of Marovo Lagoon: Development of environmental management initiatives that will conserve the marine biodiversity and productivity of Marovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands. (pp. 129-141) edited by N. C. Duke, J. W. Udy, S. Albert, M. Love, A. Ross, I. R. Tibbetts, C. Roelfsema, D. T. Neil, G. Marion, J. Corrin Care, W. Carter, P. Dart and S. Hough. St Lucia, Australia: The University of Queensland.

Lessons learned, future directions and recommendations

2006

Journal Article

Chemical deterrence of a marine cyanobacterium against sympatric and non-sympatric consumers

Capper, Angela, Cruz-Rivera, Edwin, Paul, Valerie J. and Tibbetts, Ian R. (2006). Chemical deterrence of a marine cyanobacterium against sympatric and non-sympatric consumers. Hydrobiologia, 553 (1), 319-326. doi: 10.1007/s10750-005-1129-x

Chemical deterrence of a marine cyanobacterium against sympatric and non-sympatric consumers

2006

Journal Article

Inferring parrotfish (Teleostei : Scaridae) pharyngeal mill function from dental morphology, wear, and microstructure

Carr, A., Tibbetts, I. R., Kemp, A., Truss, R. and Drennan, J. (2006). Inferring parrotfish (Teleostei : Scaridae) pharyngeal mill function from dental morphology, wear, and microstructure. Journal of Morphology, 267 (10), 1147-1156. doi: 10.1002/jmor.10457

Inferring parrotfish (Teleostei : Scaridae) pharyngeal mill function from dental morphology, wear, and microstructure

2006

Journal Article

Feeding preference and deterrence in rabbitfish Siganus fuscescens for the cyanobacterium Lyngbya majuscula in Moreton Bay, south-east Queensland, Australia

Capper, A., Tibbetts, I. R., ONeil, J. M. and Shaw, G. R. (2006). Feeding preference and deterrence in rabbitfish Siganus fuscescens for the cyanobacterium Lyngbya majuscula in Moreton Bay, south-east Queensland, Australia. Journal of Fish Biology, 68 (5), 1589-1609. doi: 10.1111/j.1095-8649.2006.01048.x

Feeding preference and deterrence in rabbitfish Siganus fuscescens for the cyanobacterium Lyngbya majuscula in Moreton Bay, south-east Queensland, Australia

2006

Journal Article

Microstructure of Pharyngeal Tooth Enameloid in the Parrotfish Scarus rivulatus (Pisces:Scaridae)

Carr, A., Kemp, A. R., Tibbetts, I. R., Truss, R. W. and Drennan, J. (2006). Microstructure of Pharyngeal Tooth Enameloid in the Parrotfish Scarus rivulatus (Pisces:Scaridae). Journal of Microscopy, 221 (1), 8-16. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2818.2006.01526.x

Microstructure of Pharyngeal Tooth Enameloid in the Parrotfish Scarus rivulatus (Pisces:Scaridae)

2006

Journal Article

Dietary selectivity for the toxic cyanobacterium Lyngbya majuscula and resultant growth rates in two species of opisthobranch mollusc

Capper, A., Tibbetts, I. R., ONeil, J. M. and Shaw, G. R. (2006). Dietary selectivity for the toxic cyanobacterium Lyngbya majuscula and resultant growth rates in two species of opisthobranch mollusc. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology And Ecology, 331 (2), 133-144. doi: 10.1016/j.jembe.2005.10.009

Dietary selectivity for the toxic cyanobacterium Lyngbya majuscula and resultant growth rates in two species of opisthobranch mollusc

2005

Journal Article

The fate of Lyngbya majuscula toxins in three potential consumers

Capper, Angela, Tibbetts, Ian R., O'Neil, Judith M. and Shaw, Glendon R. (2005). The fate of Lyngbya majuscula toxins in three potential consumers. Journal of Chemical Ecology, 31 (7), 1595-1606. doi: 10.1007/S10886-005-5800-5

The fate of Lyngbya majuscula toxins in three potential consumers

2005

Journal Article

Dietary analysis of the herbivorous hemiramphid Hyporhamphus regularis ardelio: an isotopic approach

Carseldine, L. and Tibbetts, I. R. (2005). Dietary analysis of the herbivorous hemiramphid Hyporhamphus regularis ardelio: an isotopic approach. Journal of Fish Biology, 66 (6), 1589-1600. doi: 10.1111/j.0022-1112.2005.00701.x

Dietary analysis of the herbivorous hemiramphid Hyporhamphus regularis ardelio: an isotopic approach

2005

Journal Article

Behaviour and ecology of the blue mudskipper, Scartelaos histophorus (Pisces: Gobiidae)

Townsend, K. A. and Tibbetts, I. R. (2005). Behaviour and ecology of the blue mudskipper, Scartelaos histophorus (Pisces: Gobiidae). Proceedings of the Royal Society of Queensland, 112, 53-62.

Behaviour and ecology of the blue mudskipper, Scartelaos histophorus (Pisces: Gobiidae)

2005

Journal Article

Trophic shifts in three subtropical Australian halfbeaks (Teleostei : Hemiramphidae)

Tibbetts, I. R. and Carseldine, L. (2005). Trophic shifts in three subtropical Australian halfbeaks (Teleostei : Hemiramphidae). Marine And Freshwater Research, 56 (6), 925-932. doi: 10.1071/MF04305

Trophic shifts in three subtropical Australian halfbeaks (Teleostei : Hemiramphidae)

2005

Journal Article

Relationships of sauries and needlefishes (Teleostei : Scomberesocoidea) to the internally fertilizing halfbeaks (Zenarchopteridae) based on the pharyngeal jaw apparatus

Aschliman, N. C., Tibbetts, I. R. and Collette, B. B. (2005). Relationships of sauries and needlefishes (Teleostei : Scomberesocoidea) to the internally fertilizing halfbeaks (Zenarchopteridae) based on the pharyngeal jaw apparatus. Proceedings of The Biological Society of Washington, 118 (2), 416-427. doi: 10.2988/0006-324X(2005)118[416:ROSANT]2.0.CO;2

Relationships of sauries and needlefishes (Teleostei : Scomberesocoidea) to the internally fertilizing halfbeaks (Zenarchopteridae) based on the pharyngeal jaw apparatus

2004

Journal Article

Ventilation rate and behavioural responses of two species of intertidal goby (Pisces : Gobiidae) at extremes of environmental temperature

Ford, J. M. J., Tibbetts, I. R. and Carseldine, L. (2004). Ventilation rate and behavioural responses of two species of intertidal goby (Pisces : Gobiidae) at extremes of environmental temperature. Hydrobiologia, 528 (1-3), 63-73. doi: 10.1007/s10750-004-2408-7

Ventilation rate and behavioural responses of two species of intertidal goby (Pisces : Gobiidae) at extremes of environmental temperature

2004

Journal Article

Grazing by metopograpsus frontalis (Decapoda: Grapsidae) on intertidal rock walls of moreton bay

Shaw, Melanie and Tibbetts, Ian R. (2004). Grazing by metopograpsus frontalis (Decapoda: Grapsidae) on intertidal rock walls of moreton bay. Proceedings of the Royal Society of Queensland, 111, 95-101.

Grazing by metopograpsus frontalis (Decapoda: Grapsidae) on intertidal rock walls of moreton bay

2004

Journal Article

Anatomy of the pharyngeal jaw apparatus of Zenarchopterus (Gill) (Teleostei : Beloniformes)

Tibbetts, I. R. and Carseldine, L. (2004). Anatomy of the pharyngeal jaw apparatus of Zenarchopterus (Gill) (Teleostei : Beloniformes). Journal of Morphology, 262 (3), 750-759. doi: 10.1002/jmor.10275

Anatomy of the pharyngeal jaw apparatus of Zenarchopterus (Gill) (Teleostei : Beloniformes)

Current funding

  • 2021 - 2025
    Biology, ecology and population structure of sailfish (Istiophorus platypterus)
    Research Donation Generic
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2021 - 2023
    UQ x WWF Turtle Cooling Project Field Work
    World Wide Fund for Nature Australia
    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

    Biology of Sailfish in the Indo-Pacific

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Proximate factors of "Mushy Tuna Syndrome" in Skipjack Tuna and an Amelioration Plan for South Pacific 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: Dr Simone Blomberg, Professor Peter Mumby

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Citizen science plays a key role in resolving the global population structure of sailfish (Istiophorus platypterus) and predicting environmental influences of its catch distribution in Australian waters

    Principal Advisor

  • 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

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Proximate factors of "Mushy Tuna Syndrome" in Skipjack Tuna and an Amelioration Plan for South Pacific Fishers and Processors.

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Simone Blomberg, Dr Matthew Holden, Professor Louw Hoffman

  • 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

    Citizen science plays a key role in resolving the global population structure of sailfish (Istiophorus platypterus) and predicting environmental influences of its catch distribution in Australian waters

    Principal Advisor

  • Master Philosophy

    Incorporating realistic fisheries into the design of Marine Protected Areas

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Peter Mumby

  • Doctor Philosophy

    How First Nation knowledge is honoured in understanding ocean care for the future of fisheries

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Marnee Shay

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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