Christine Dudgeon

Dr. Christine Dudgeon is a Research Fellow at The University of Queensland's School of Biomedical Sciences and a key member of the Bennett Group, which specializes in shark and ray research. Her work focuses on marine population genetics, elasmobranch ecology, and conservation strategies for threatened species.

• Education: PhD in Ecology of Zebra Sharks (2008), The University of Queensland
• Email: c.dudgeon@uq.edu.au

Christine's research spans:
- Genetic structure and connectivity of marine megafauna (e.g., reef manta rays, zebra sharks)
- Telemetry and tracking methodologies for broad-scale movement ecology
- Fisheries management and conservation genetics
- Behavioral studies on elasmobranchs, including parthenogenetic reproduction in zebra sharks

Recent publications highlight her expertise in:
- Global whale shark aggregation and collision risks
- Bioenergetics modeling for marine apex predators
- Citizen science applications in marine biodiversity monitoring
- Molecular genetics for species identification and stock assessment

She collaborates extensively with international researchers and contributes to IUCN Red List assessments for elasmobranchs.