Kathy Townsend
Dr. Kathy Townsend | |
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| Alma mater | University of Queensland |
| Occupation | Academic marine biologist |
| Employer | University of Queensland |
| Website | www |
Dr. Kathy Townsend is an academic marine biologist at the University of Queensland (UQ), Australia, [1][2] known for her work on manta rays, the ecology of coral reefs, and the impact of ingested marine rubbish on sea turtles, with particular reference to Queensland's marine environments and organisms. She also works with the Earthwatch Institute.[3]
Townsend obtained her BSc and PhD, both in marine biology, from UQ.[3]
She assisted in the production of, and appeared in, David Attenborough's series Great Barrier Reef.[4]
Awards
Townsend's awards include:[1]
- 2005: University of Queensland General Staff Award
- 2007: NAIDOC Award
- January 2010: Goldring Marine Emerging Scientist Fellowship
- February 2010: Nominated for “Australian Day Award” for services to the Environment
- October 2010: Peter Doherty Award for Excellence in Science and Science Education
References
- ^ a b "Dr Kathy Townsend". The School of Biological Sciences Academic Staff. University of Queensland. Retrieved 16 January 2016.
- ^ Marshall, Rachael. "Dr. Kathy Townsend Keeper of the Sea". The Mermaid Society. Retrieved 16 January 2016.
- ^ a b "Earthwatch Scientist: Dr. Kathy Townsend". Earthwatch Institute. Retrieved 16 January 2016.
- ^ "Episode 2". Great Barrier Reef. Episode 2. BBC. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
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