Jean-Paul Hobbs

Research Fellow, Department of Environment and Agriculture, Curtin University

Jean-Paul Hobbs is a marine biologist conducting research in the field of marine conservation biology. This includes assessing a range of human impacts on tropical marine organisms, particularly on coral reefs. His research determines what increases the risk of extinction in marine species, with a focus on endemic and vulnerable species. He is also interested in the causes and consequences of hybridisation in reef fishes. A lot of his research is conducted at remote islands (including Cocos, Christmas, Lord Howe, Norfolk) and includes working with schools and local communities to get them involved in marine conservation projects.

Experience

2014–present

Research Fellow, Department of Environment and Agriculture, Curtin University
2011–2014

Postdoctoral Fellow, Oceans Institute, University of Western Australia

Education

2011

James Cook University, PhD

Research Areas

Marine And Estuarine Ecology (Incl. Marine Ichthyology) (060205)
Environmental Sciences (05)
Conservation And Biodiversity (050202)