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ProfessorWilliam Figueira

Professor of Marine Ecology

Faculty of Science

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  • Professor of Marine Ecology
    Faculty of Science

RESEARCH INTERESTs

Prof Figueira is broadly interested in the population ecology of marine fishes and conducts research on this theme across the spectrum from small-scale demographic studies to large scale metapopulation and ocean connectivity projects. His work focuses on establishing mechanistic linkages between an organism's environment, its behaviour and ultimately its demographics. This work takes place in tropical and temperate habitats and includes consideration of impacts such as climate change and urbanisation on populations.

Prof Figueira's research aligns with the Faculty of Science Research Strengths - Understanding Life on Earth, Understanding Our Planet.

FUNDED RESEARCH

  • GRANT
    Assessing fish connectivity across highly-modified seascapes
    Australian Research Council (ARC)1 Jul 2025 - 1 Jul 2028
    People funded by this grant:
    • Figueira W
  • GRANT
    Biological and physical factors that mediate the population establishment of the coral Pocillopora aliciae on temperate reefs in New South Wales
    Ecological Society of Australia1 Jan 2024
    People funded by this grant:
    • Figueira W,
    • Cooney C
  • GRANT
    A 4D habitat-modelling facility to support marine ecological research
    Australian Research Council (ARC)1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2022
    People funded by this grant:
  • GRANT
    Developing a framework for effective oyster reef restoration
    Australian Research Council (ARC)1 Jul 2019 - 28 Sep 2023
    People funded by this grant:
    • Ross P,
    • Figueira W,
    • Bugnot A,
    • Vila-Concejo A,
    • Gribben PE
  • GRANT
    Forecasting the imminent invasion of tropical marine species along the New South Wales coastline
    DVC Research1 Jan 2018
    People funded by this grant:
  • GRANT
    CDIP Industry & Community Engagement Fund 2017_ Marine Cloud Brightening Technology Development - OMNI TANKER PTY LTD _ FIGUEIRA
    DVC Research1 Jan 2017
    People funded by this grant:
    • Figueira W
  • GRANT
    Improving Our Iconic Harbours Health
    Maple-Brown Family Charitable Foundation1 Jan 2017
    People funded by this grant:
    • Vila-Concejo A,
    • Figueira W
  • GRANT
    Maximising Environmental Outcomes of Coastal Infrastructure Upgrades
    NSW Environmental Trust1 Jan 2015
    People funded by this grant:
    • Dworjanyn SA,
    • Coleman M,
    • Smith S,
    • Kelaher BP,
    • Figueira W
  • GRANT
    Quantification of coral reef habitat structural complexity and community composition in a changing ocean using 3D models.
    Great Barrier Reef Foundation1 Jan 2015
    People funded by this grant:
  • GRANT
    Diver-held stereo imaging and benthic habitat mapping
    Faculty of Science1 Jan 2013
    People funded by this grant:
    • Byrne M,
    • Coleman R,
    • Ferrari R,
    • Figueira W
  • GRANT
    Temperate trophic cascades: impacts of seal foraging on benthic community dynamics
    Australian Research Council (ARC)1 Jan 2012 - 31 Jul 2017
    People funded by this grant:
    • Gillanders BM,
    • Figueira W
  • GRANT
    Closing the loop: understanding the relationships between creational fishing surveys, fishing regulations and fisheries management objectives
    Australian Research Council (ARC)17 Nov 2011 - 31 Dec 2018
    People funded by this grant:
    • Figueira W,
    • Hunt R,
    • Steffe A
  • GRANT
    LNK: 2011/Round2/ARC LP110200825, Closing the loop: understanding the relationships between recreati
    Department of Primary Industries NSW1 Aug 2011
    People funded by this grant:
    • Figueira W,
    • Hirshorn J
  • GRANT
    Closing the loop: understanding the relationships between recreational fishing surveys, bag and size limits and fisheries management objectives (Trust Funded)
    Industry and Investment NSW1 Jan 2011
    People funded by this grant:
    • Figueira W
  • GRANT
    Machine assisted, multi-scale spatial and temporal observation and modelling of marine benthic habitats - FELLOWSHIP (TBC)
    Australian Research Council (ARC)29 Nov 2010 - 31 Dec 2013
    People funded by this grant:
  • GRANT
    Analysis of Fisheries Data from Lord Howe Island
    Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water (NSW)1 Jan 2009
    People funded by this grant:
    • Figueira W,
    • Kerr I
  • GRANT
    Modelling connectivity of benthic habitats along the coast of NSW
    Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water (NSW)1 Jan 2009
    People funded by this grant:
    • Figueira W,
    • Pritchard T