Christopher Brown

Chris and his team work on the management of ocean ecosystems. His team uses advances in statistical modelling approaches to synthesize ecological data and inform environmental decision making. Their latest project will study the limits to predicting the unprecedented change facing coastal ecosystems.

Chris has a PhD in Biological Science from the University of Queensland, a BSc from the University of Tasmania, has published over 100 peer-reviewed papers and is a former DECRA Fellow and Young Tall Poppy Award recipient. He works closely with governmental and non-governmental agencies to help data inform management decisions. His engagement roles include advising Pacific Island nations on tuna fishery monitoring and co-leading of the Global Mangrove Alliance's science working group.