Peter Valentine

Peter Valentine is a Professor at James Cook University, with a focus on marine conservation, ecotourism, and environmental management. His work spans interdisciplinary research in protected areas, Indigenous knowledge systems, and sustainable tourism practices.

• Key Collaborations: Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, Australian Committee for IUCN, CRC Reef Research Centre.
• Research Themes: Human-nature governance, wildlife tourism impacts, water quality, and World Heritage policy.

His publications analyze the socio-ecological dynamics of dolphin tourism, Indigenous water governance, and the intersection of conservation and tourism. Awards and grants include partnerships with Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies and funding from the Commonwealth Department of the Environment.