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Biography
I am a marine ecologist and fisheries biologist at Macquarie University, where I lead the Marine Ecology Group (MEG). I have over 30 years of experience assessing the healthy functioning of our oceans and understanding the human-induced challenges they face. My research group and I have a particular focus on threatened species and biodiversity, and on optimising recreational and commercial fishing practices to maximise the sustainability of species and maintain resilient systems. We have a particular focus on sharks and rays, and on sea cucumbers. I also have experience in aquaculture of a diversity of marine species, from barramundi to sea urchins.
I Chair the NSW Fisheries Scientific Committee and sit on the Scientific Advisory Committee for the Sydney Institute of Marine Science. I am also a member of the Technical Advisory Panel for Plastic Oceans Australasia and am an editor for the journals Frontiers in Marine Science, Oceans and Remote Sensing.
For more information visit my lab website www.marineecologygroup.com
Education/Academic qualification
Marine Ecology, PhD, The University of New South Wales
Award Date: 1 Mar 2001
Zoology, MSc (Hons I), University of Auckland
Award Date: 1 Jun 1992
Marine Biology, BSc, University of Sydney
Award Date: 1 Jan 1990
External positions
Chair, NSW Fisheries Scientific Committee, DPI Fisheries
Editor for the journals Oceans and Remote Sensing
Technical Advisory Panel Member, Plastic Oceans Australasia Ltd
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Evaluating the effects of secondary predation when using DNA metabarcoding for diet assessment in large pelagic fishes
Guillemin, T., Williamson, J., Pepperell, J. G. & DiBattista, J. D.
21/01/23 → 15/12/23
Project: Research
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Reef Rehabilitation project, Norfolk Marine Park
Williamson, J., Ainsworth, T., Leggat, B. & Gaston, T.
10/06/22 → 16/06/23
Project: Research
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Reef Rehabilitation project, Norfolk Marine Park
Ainsworth, T., Leggat, B., Gaston, T. F. & Williamson, J.
10/06/22 → 16/06/23
Project: Research
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Sea cucumber monitoring on the Great Barrier Reef
Williamson, J., Raoult, V., Joyce, K. E., Duce, S. & Gaston, T. F.
23/11/21 → 30/06/24
Project: Research
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Identifying risk from marine debris sourced from recreational fishing and, where appropriate, determining solutions to key issues
Lincoln-Smith, M., Blount, C., Reeds, K., McPhee, D., Williamson, J. & Zhang, D.
4/11/19 → 30/06/24
Project: Research
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Fantastic flatworms and where to find them: insights into intertidal polyclad flatworm distribution in southeastern Australian boulder beaches
Tosetto, L., McNab, J., Hutchings, P. A., Rodriguez Monter, J. & Williamson, J. E., Mar 2023, In: Diversity. 15, 3, p. 1-15 15 p., 393.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Functional roles of coral reef primary producers examined with stable isotopes
Godinez-Espinosa, S., Raoult, V., Smith, T. M., Gaston, T. F. & Williamson, J. E., 3 May 2023, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Marine and Freshwater Research. 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The taming of Smeagol? A new population and an assessment of the known population of the critically endangered pulmonate gastropod Smeagol hilaris (Heterobranchia, Otinidae)
Nimbs, M. J., Davis, T. R., Holmes, S. P., Hill, L., Wehmeyer, S., Prior, A. & Williamson, J. E., Jan 2023, In: Diversity. 15, 1, p. 1-10 10 p., 86.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Can the dynamic colouration and patterning of bluelined goatfish (Mullidae; Upeneichthys lineatus) be perceived by conspecifics?
Tosetto, L., Williamson, J. E., White, T. E. & Hart, N. S., Mar 2022, In: Brain, Behavior and Evolution. 96, 3, p. 103-123 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Deciphering the trophic ecology of three marlin species using stable isotope analysis in temperate waters off southeastern Australia
Guillemin, T. A., Pepperell, J. G., Gaston, T. & Williamson, J. E., 30 Mar 2022, In: Frontiers in Marine Science. 9, p. 1-11 11 p., 795436.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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Department of Biological Sciences Creativity and Contributions to Teaching Award (CACTA)
Williamson, Jane (Recipient), 2014
Prize: Teaching award
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Faculty of Science Learning and Teaching Citation
Williamson, Jane (Recipient), 2012
Prize: Teaching award
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Macquarie University Excellence in Research Award, Highly Commended
Williamson, Jane (Recipient), 2014
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Macquarie University Innovation Awards, Highly Commended in Commercial Innovation
Williamson, Jane (Recipient), 2009
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