PhD Student, University of Technology, Sydney
Visiting Fellow, Southern Cross University

Centre for Animal Conservation Genetics
School of Environmental Science and Management
Southern Cross University
Lismore NSW 2480

Position Statement

Research Interests

• Conservation biology with special emphasis on aquatic ecosystems of the world and fish populations in particular
• Biology and ecology of endangered fish populations
• Conservation genetics with particular reference to the loss of genetic diversity through restocking and the role that outbreeding depression plays in the recovery of fish populations
• Measuring adaptive potential in endangered populations
• Fish biology
• Restoration ecology of aquatic ecosystems
• Design of conservation areas with special reference to connectivity and dispersal
• Exotic ichthyofauna and their impact on endemic ecosystems

Academic Qualifications

Academic Awards

• Australian Postgraduate Research Award (1999)
• Deans List (1997) Science, Southern Cross University

Affiliations

• Australian Society for Fish Biology
• Society for Conservation Biology
• Genetics Society of Australia

Advisory Positions

• Scientific Advisor to the Australian Society for Fish Biology Exotic Species Sub-Committee NSW State Representative (1999 - present).
• Southern Cross University, Vice Chancellors Experts List, Environmental Sciences.
• Scientific Advisor to a cooperative research project by Murray-Darling Commission, Department of Natural Resources and Environment and the Queensland Department of Primary Industries conducting a genetic inventory of threatened species in the Murray-Darling Basin (2000-present).
• Scientific advisor to the Nature Conservation Council of NSW on fisheries conservation issues including:

NCC representative on the NSW Advisory Council on Recreational Fishing;

NCC representative on the NSW Recreational Fishing Saltwater Trust Expenditure Committee;

NCC representative on the NSW Freshwater Fishing Advisory Committee; and

NCC representative on the Recreational Freshwater Fishing Advisory Planning Committee.

Employment

Academic Teaching and Unit Development

Training Courses

Student Supervision and Project Advisor

Dietary overlap between the introduced poeciliid Gambusia holbrooki and the native firetail gudgeon Hypseleotris galii,
Major Integrated project, Southern Cross University.

Age, growth and telemetric tracking of the eastern freshwater cod, Maccullochella ikei within the Mann-Nymboida River system, NSW.
Honours thesis, Southern Cross University.

Interference competition of the introduced poeciliid Gambusia holbrooki on the two native fishes, firetail gudgeon Hypseleotris galii and Oxleyan pygmy perch Nannoperca oxleyana.
Honours thesis.

Interference competition of the introduced poeciliid Gambusia holbrooki on the native Doboulay's rainbowfish Melanotaenia duboulayi.
Major Integrated project, Southern Cross University.

Interference competition of the introduced poeciliid Gambusia holbrooki on the native softspined rainbowfish Rhadinocentrus ornatus.
Major Integrated project, Southern Cross University.

Microhabitats and distribution of the endangered Oxlyan pygmy perch Nannoperca oxleyana.

Length frequency distribution and habitat preference of the endangered eastern freshwater cod Maccullochella ikei.

Exotic fish species web site for the Australian Society for Fish Biology.

Fluctuating asymmetry in captively bred silver perch Bidyanus bidyanus.

Interference competition of the introduced poeciliid Gambusia holbrooki on the native Rhadinocentrus ornatus.

Fishing exclusion zones and their effects on biodiversity in Moreton Bay.

Species composition and migrational timing of glass eels on the north coast of NSW.

Interference competition of the introduced poeciliid Gambusia holbrooki on the native Psuedomugil signifer.

Age and growth of estuary perch Macquaria colonorum in the Bemm River, Victoria.

Awards Received For Projects Where I Was An Advisor/Supervisor

• NSW Fisheries Student Award for Conservation, 2000
  Jamie Knight
  Microhabitats and distribution of the endangered Oxlyan pygmy perch Nannoperca oxleyana.
• NSW Fisheries Student Award for Conservation, 2001
  Gavin Butler
  Movements, migrations and habitat preference of the endangered eastern freshwater cod Maccullochella ikei inferred by radio telemetry.

Current Research Projects

• Conservation Biology of Australian Native Fish - book.
• Genetic population structure of the longfinned eel Anguilla reinhardtii within Australia and the South Pacific.
• Conservation genetics of the endangered eastern freshwater cod Maccullochella ikei.
• Australian Society for Fish Biology National Stock Enhancement Policy.
• Genetic population structure of the yellow finned bream Acanthopagrus australis.
• Genetic inventory of Australian freshwater hatcheries.
• Trends in hatchery practices within NSW.
• Genetic and conservation implications for the captive breeding of endangered native fishes in Australia.
• Conservation genetics of the endangered Oxlyan pygmy perch Nannoperca oxleyana.
• Length frequency distribution of the endangered eastern freshwater cod Maccullochella ikei.
• Movements, migrations and habitat preference of the eastern freshwater cod Maccullochella ikei inferred by radio telemetry.
• Age and growth of the endangered Oxlyan pygmy perch Nannoperca oxleyana.

Theses

Moore, A.S. (in prep) Genetic population structure of the longfinned eel Anguilla reinhardtii within Australia and the South Pacific, Doctoral Dissertation, Faculty of Environmental Biology, University of Technology, Sydney.

Moore, A.S. 1998  Population structure of the yellowfin bream (Acanthopagrus australis) using mitochondrial DNA Analysis, Honours Thesis, School of Resource Science and Management, Southern Cross University.

Moore, A.S. 1997 Two ectoparasitic protozoans of silver perch (Bidyanus bidyanus). Major Integrated project, Southern Cross University.

Success in Securing Competitive Research Funding

PUBLICATIONS

Moore, A.S. Rowland, S. J., Baverstock, P.R. and Hinten, G. (in prep.) Conservation biology of Australian freshwater native fish and aquatic ecosystems, Southern Cross University Press, Lismore, NSW, Australia.

Moore, A.S. and Sanger, A. (in prep.) Stock enhancement of marine and freshwater fisheries: workshop proceedings, Australian Society for Fish Biology workshop, Albury, 2000.

Moore, A.S. and Baverstock, P. 2002 Fish hatchery practices: What do they tell us about the maintenance of genetic diversity in fish stocking programs? Translocation and stocking workshop, Canberra, 25-26 September.

Moore, A.S. 2000 The genetic impact of stock enhancement programs using captively bred fish.  Stock Enhancement of Marine and Freshwater Fisheries Workshop, Australian Society for Fish Biology, Albury 7-12 August.

Moore, A.S. and Gartside, D.F. 1999 Implications for conservation and sustainability in Australian aquaculture programs. World Aquaculture, Sydney.

Moore, A.S. and Gartside, D.F. 1999 Genetic implications for conservation and restocking. Queensland Department of Primary Industries Fisheries, Freshwater Fish Restocking Workshop, Gin Gin.

Moore, A.S. 1999 Population structure of the longfinned eel Anguilla reinhardtii within Australia and the South Pacific. Australian Society for Fish Biology, Bendigo.

Kirwin, M. and Moore, A.S. 1999 Age and growth of estuary perch Macquaria colonorum in the Bemm River, Victoria. Australian Society for Fish Biology, Bendigo.

Moore, A.S., 1999 Genetic and conservation implications for the captive breeding of endangered native fishes in Australia. Australian Society for Fish Biology, Bendigo.

Moore, A.S. and Baverstock, P.R. 1998 Genetic population structure of the yellow finned bream Acanthopagrus australis within Australia using mitochondrial DNA.  Australian Society for Fish Biology, Hobart.

Butler, G. and Moore, A.S. 2001 Threatened Fish Profiles: The Eastern Freshwater Cod (Maccullochella ikei). Australian Society for Fish Biology Newsletter.

Moore, A.S.  2000  The genetic impact of stock enhancement programs using captively bred fish, Stock Enhancement of Marine and Freshwater Fisheries Workshop, Australian Society for Fish Biology, Albury 7-12 August.

Moore, A.S.  1999  Population structure of the longfinned eel Anguilla reinhardtii within Australia and the South Pacific. International Workshop on Eel Biology, Sydney.

Ninety publications in popular magazines and newspapers.

Monthly column and staff writer on fishing and fisheries science, New South Wales Fishing Monthly (1994-2000).

Phillips, B. and Moore, A.S. (submitted) Molecular markers and adaptive potential in conservation. Conservation Genetics.

Moore, A.S. (in prep) Captive breeding programs for the recovery of threatened fish populations. Ecological Management and Restoration.

Phillips, B. and Moore, A.S. (in prep.) MHC and genes under strong selection: what are the messages for conservation biology?: A meta-analysis.

Knight, J., Moore, A.S., Brookes, L., Breen, A. and Hume, B. (in prep.) Density dependant interference competition between Gambusia holbrooki and three Australian native fish.

Moore, A., Nock, C., Butler, G., Baverstock, P. and Gartside, D. (in prep.) Genetic diversity in captively bred and wild populations of the endangered eastern freshwater cod, Maccullochella ikei: evidence for a historical bottleneck.

Moore, A.S., Booth, D.J., Pease, B. and Baverstock, P.R. (in prep.) Spatial and temporal population structuring in the longfinned eel Anguilla reinhardtii within Australia and the South Pacific.

Moore, A.S. (in prep.) Fish hatchery practices: What do they tell us about the maintenance of genetic diversity in captive breeding programs?

Moore, A.S., Booth, D.J., Pease, B. and Baverstock, P.R. (in prep.) What has genetics told us about population subdivision in freshwater eels: a world review?

Moore, A.S. (in prep) What has population genetics shown us about the structuring of fish populations: a review.

Butler, G., Moore, A.S. and Bucher, D. (in prep.) Home range analysis and habitat preference of the endangered eastern freshwater cod Maccullochella ikei.

Gartside, D. Moore, A., Nock, C., Butler, G., and Baverstock, P. (in prep.) Genetic diversity in captively bred and wild populations of the endangered eastern freshwater cod, Maccullochella ikei. Report to NSW Fisheries.

Nock, C., Hinten, G. and Moore, A.S. (in prep.) A suite of microsatellite primers for the family Percithyidae.

Nock, C., Moore, A.S., Hinten, G. and Baverstock, P. A technique to distinguish historical bottlenecks from allele frequencies.

Phillips, B. and Moore, A.S. (in prep.) How concordant are molecular markers for determining population structuring and genetic diversity? A meta-analysis.

Moore, A.S., 2001 A review of the fish stocking practises for Hinze Dam, southern Queensland, Gold Coast City Council.

Sharpe, D., Perry, D., Corfield, J. and Moore, A. 2001 Environmental Impact Statement for a proposed bridge site at Sportsmans Creek northern NSW, Mclean Shire Council.

Moore, A.S. and Butler, G. 2002 Fish fauna assessment, Oyster Cove Resort, Lots 18 & 19, DP810243, 152 Yamba Rd, Yamba. Prepared for D & D Environmental Consultants, September 2002.

Moore, A.S. and Butler, G. 2002 Fish fauna assessment, Oyster Cove Resort, Lots 2, DP592312, Yamba Rd, Yamba. Prepared for D & D Environmental Consultants, September 2002.

Moore, A.S. and Butler, G. 2002 Eight part test for the green sawfish Pristis zijsron and black cod Epinephelus daemelii for the Micalo Island Prawn Farm development, Yamba NSW. Prepared for John Mercer Consulting, October 2002.

Broken Head Symposium for Molecular Genetics and Evolution, Broken Head, NSW (1998, 1999, 2000) and Stradbroke Island, QLD (2001, 2002).

Moore, A.S.  2000 Restocking native fish populations: panacea or Pandora's box, School of Environmental Science and Management Lecture Series, Southern Cross University, Lismore.

Moore, A.S. and Hinten, G. 1999 & 2001 Conservation biology and genetics: innovative ways to save biodiversty, Gifted and talented workshop, Southern Cross University, Lismore.

Moore, A.S.  1999 Population structure of the longfinned eel Anguilla reinhardtii within Australia and the South Pacific, Centre for Conservation Genetics Seminars, Southern Cross University, Lismore.

Moore, A.S.  1999 Population structure of the longfinned eel Anguilla reinhardtii within Australia and the South Pacific, Guest Lecture, School of Environmental Sciences, University of Technology, Sydney.

Moore, A.S.  1999 & 2000 Fish and estuaries: evolution and adaptation. Aquatic Ecosystems, Guest Lecture, Southern Cross University, Lismore.

Moore, A.S.  1998 – 2000 Conservation genetics, Protected Area Management, Guest Lecture, Southern Cross University, Lismore.

Moore, A.S.  1998, 1999, 2000 & 2002 Molecular ecology and conservation, Techniques in Wildlife Conservation, Guest Lecture, Southern Cross University, Lismore.

Moore, A.S.  1999 Fish diseases, diagnosis and treatment. Guest Lecture, Southern Cross University, Lismore.

Referees

Associate Professor Dr David J Booth
Department of Environmental Sciences
University of Technology, Sydney
Cnr Westbourne Street & Pacific Highway
GORE HILL NSW 2065

Ph: 02 9514 4053
Email: david.booth@uts.edu.au


Professor Peter R Baverstock
Pro Vice Chancellor of Research
Southern Cross University
PO Box 157
LISMORE NSW 2480

Ph: 02 66 203 000
Email: pbaverst@scu.edu.au


Dr Nick Holmes
Senior Lecturer
School of Environmental Science
Southern Cross University
PO Box 157
LISMORE NSW 2480

Ph: 02 6620 3633
Email: nholmes@scu.edu.au