Malindi Gammon

Malindi Gammon is an Adjunct Research Fellow at the UWA Oceans Institute and a Research Scientist with the Marine Science Program at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions in Perth, Western Australia. She holds a PhD from the University of Western Australia (2022), following BSc and MSc degrees in Marine Biology from Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. Her research focuses on climate change impacts on nesting sea turtles, including vulnerability assessments, microclimate effects, and conservation strategies. Key contributions include studies on flatback turtles' thermal thresholds, nesting site vulnerability, and decision frameworks for conservation planning. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to life below water and climate action.

Education:

• BSc Marine Biology, Victoria University of Wellington
• MSc Marine Biology, Victoria University of Wellington
• PhD (2022), University of Western Australia

Research Interests:

• Climate change effects on sea turtle nesting
• Thermal biology of marine species
• Conservation frameworks for endangered species
• Microclimate modeling for wildlife habitats

Recent Research Trends:

Her articles analyze climate change risks to sea turtle populations, emphasizing nesting site vulnerability and physiological adaptations. Studies span global collaboration networks and employ interdisciplinary methods, including spatial analysis and metabolic modeling.

Awards: None explicitly listed.

Advising & Grants: No formal advisees or grant details provided, though her research is supported through institutional affiliations and collaborations.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the UWA Oceans Institute and the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions’ Marine Science Program.