Marine Food and Resource Security

In this project, we work closely with scientists at the NSW DPI Port Stephens Fisheries Institute (PSFI) to understand the importance of gut health and how healthy microbiota develop in commercially important aquaculture species. 

Given the large diversity of microorganisms in the marine environment, it is likely that they harbour novel antibiotics

This project aims to investigate how bacteria can improve the growth, health and environmental adaptation of marine seaweeds (macroalgae).

This project aims to determine the function of eukaryotic-like proteins (ELPs) from bacterial symbionts of sponges and apply this knowledge to develop new tools for biotechnology.

In the last ten years, the effects of disease on natural marine communities have become increasingly apparent.

Despite the lack of sunlight and nutrients, many deep-sea environments are full of large coral reefs and sponge gardens. 

Despite the lack of sunlight and nutrients, many deep-sea environments are full of large coral reefs and sponge gardens. 

This project aims to address disease and mortality in lobster aquaculture by developing and applying tailored probiotics.