Damon Bolton

Dr. Damon Bolton is a Casual Academic at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), affiliated with the School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences. His research focuses on marine ecology, particularly the impacts of urbanization on marine ecosystems. He investigates predation dynamics, light pollution effects, and sustainable aquaculture practices. Bolton collaborates with Associate Professor Jes Sammut’s aquaculture team to explore feed formulations and food security solutions. He also contributes to Operation Crayweed, a major project restoring Phyllospora comosa forests in Sydney’s waters.

Education: Bolton holds a PhD in marine ecology, though specific institutional details are not provided. His doctoral work examined how biotic and abiotic factors influence fish predation on sessile invertebrates.

Research Interests: Bolton’s work spans marine ecology, ecological restoration, and aquaculture sustainability. Key areas include:

• Altered predation pressures in urban marine environments
• Light pollution’s cross-realm ecological impacts
• Sustainable aquaculture feed development
• Restoration of marine habitats like Phyllospora comosa

Labs/Teams: He is part of A/Prof Sammut’s aquaculture team and the Operation Crayweed initiative, bridging ecological research with community engagement.