Fish ecology and fisheries science research

Fisheries worldwide are experiencing population declines, requiring modern and historic understanding of ecosystem functioning to assist with global management practices.

Managing sustainable wild stock and aquaculture systems requires a detailed knowledge of reproductive biology. AUT research aims to understand the role of intrinsic reproductive strategies on gamete quality in wild and aquacultured fishes by tracing the flux of bio markers from mothers to gametes.

Surveying coral reefs in the Solomon Islands with postgraduate students

Holding a bowl coral (Halomitra spp.)

Snapper eggs, 12 hours old

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Armagan Sabetian

Great graduatesAntony VaviaDoctor of Philosophy candidate
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Science in Marine BiologyDeciding to study marine biology was easy, says Antony Vavia who came to AUT to do a Bachelor of Science and is currently enrolled in a PhD in marine biology.Deciding to study marine biology was easy, says Antony Vavia who came to AUT to do a Bachelor of Science and is currently enrolled in a PhD. For his PhD, Antony is exploring how to ensure long-term sustainability of coral reef fisheries in the Cook Islands by doing a case study on the island of Mitiaro. He hopes that his research will be another footstep for the Cook Islands and the wider Pacific in terms of fisheries.

Great graduatesHelen HoangDoctor of Philosophy candidate
Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)
Certificate in Applied ScienceHer time at AUT has helped her discover her passion for marine science, says Helen Hoang whose academic journey has stretched from a certificate to a PhD.Her time at AUT has helped her discover her passion for marine science, says Helen Hoang whose academic journey has stretched from a certificate all the way to a PhD. Since discovering her love of marine science in her undergraduate degree, Helen has developed a strong interest in fish biology, which is now also the focus of her PhD.

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