Daniele Cagnazzi

Daniele Cagnazzi is a Research Fellow at Southern Cross University's Faculty of Science and Engineering. He holds a PhD from the same institution (2011), following undergraduate studies in Italy. His research focuses on marine mammal ecology, conservation, and the impacts of human activities on marine megafauna. Key interests include population genetics, population dynamics, and the effects of contaminants on marine species.

Education:

• PhD in Marine Biology, Southern Cross University (2011)
• Undergraduate studies in Italy (specific degree not stated)

Research Interests:

• Marine mammal ecology and conservation
• Anthropogenic impacts on marine megafauna
• Population genetics and dynamics
• Contaminant assessment in marine species

Advising & Grants:

• Supervises Honours, Master's, and PhD students in marine mammal research
• Involved in projects such as the Reef 2050 Integrated Monitoring Program and contaminant studies in Port Curtis/Port Alma

Labs & Teams:

• Collaborates with the Environmental Analysis Laboratory at Southern Cross University
• Participates in interdisciplinary teams focusing on marine megafauna conservation