George Roff

George Roff is a Research Fellow at the University of Queensland, affiliated with the Marine Spatial Ecology Lab. His work focuses on understanding ecosystem dynamics of coral reefs, particularly their resilience to climate change and human impacts. He holds a PhD in Marine Ecology from the University of Queensland (2010).

His research spans multi-scale reef dynamics, from population-level processes to macroevolutionary patterns, and examines the interplay between coral reef ecosystems and human wellbeing. Key themes include coral bleaching, fisheries sustainability, and socio-ecological systems under climate stress.

Recent studies highlight the cascading effects of climate change on fisheries and vulnerable communities, as well as shifts in fish coloration linked to coral decline. Roff collaborates with institutions like the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies (formerly headquartered at James Cook University).

He actively engages in knowledge translation through media releases and public platforms, emphasizing urgent conservation needs for marine ecosystems.