Amber-Robyn Childs

Amber-Robyn Childs is an Associate Professor at the Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science, Rhodes University, specializing in fisheries ecology, movement behavior, and climate change impacts on estuarine and coastal fishes. She leads the SAFER (South African Fisheries Ecology Research) Lab and collaborates globally on recreational fisheries management.

• PhD in Ichthyology and Fisheries Science (Rhodes University, 2013)
• Email: a.childs@ru.ac.za

Research Focus:
Understanding fish movement ecology, habitat connectivity, and behavioral plasticity through acoustic telemetry and physiological studies. Her work addresses overfishing, climate change, and human-wildlife interactions in marine environments.

Publications (2019–2022):
Key themes include catch-and-release angling impacts, fisheries-induced evolution, thermal tolerance, and ecotourism potential. She bridges biological and social sciences to improve fisheries sustainability.

Labs & Collaborations:
Active in the SAFER Lab with multidisciplinary teams, including co-authors like Professor Warren Potts and Dr. Wilbert Kadye.