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Martijn Stephen Johnson Citizenship: AUSTRALIAN
Residence: Ocean Grove, Victoria, AUSTRALIA | 04 2901 6741 | [email protected]
Education
B.App.Sc., Fisheries Management November 2012 University of Tasmania, Launceston, Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
Highlighted subjects
Fisheries policy and law
Field research
Fisheries assessment
M.Sc., Marine Biology and Ecology (with Distinction) August 2015 James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland, AUSTRALIA
Thesis title: Does ocean acidification affect the early ontogeny of the tropical oviparous elasmobranch (Hemiscyllium ocellatum)?
Supervisors: Dr. Jodie Rummer, Assoc. Prof. Gillian Renshaw
Highlighted subjects
MPAs as fisheries management tools: Prof. Gary Russ
Research and communication skills in science: Dr. Naomi Gardiner
Coral reef ecology: Dr. Mia Hoogenboom
Sampling and experimental eesign: Dr. Naomi Gardiner
Marine conservation biology: Prof. Geoff Jones
Research Interests
The physiological effects of ocean warming and acidification on elasmobranchs and commercially and recreationally important species
Range expansions due to the environmental stressors Post release effects on commercially/recreationally important species
Publications
Johnson MJ, Kraver DW, Renshaw GMC, Rummer JL (2015) Will ocean acidification affect the early ontogeny of a tropical oviparous elasmobranch (Hemiscyllium ocellatum)? Conservation Physiology (revisions underway).
Professional Experience
Department of Primary Industries NSW June 2015 Fisheries Resources Department
Sorting drag net/cast net samples
Identifying fish on drop camera and via BRUVS footage
Otolith removal Stripping eggs/sperm from barramundi
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Fish Hatchery Department - Supervisor: Luke Chevel
Water quality management
Brood stock care and feeding
Larvae care and feeding
Live feed management (rotifer and Artemia sp. hatching and development) Tank maintenance and care
Laboratory work (during my MSc thesis) November 2014 – July 2015
Daily water quality measurements (e.g., temperature, salinity, and pH)
Quarantining of new animals arriving to the laboratory
Rigorous cleaning schedules of tanks
Recording of embryonic elasmobranch growth
Time management of lab work, data analyses, and writing
Volunteer laboratory work November 2014 – August 2015
Day to day care of juvenile elasmobranchs and mudskippers
Daily feeding and measurements (length and mass)
Water quality measurements
Volunteer fieldwork, fisheries – Dr. Lynne Van Herwerden February 2015
Assisted in capturing Indonesian snapper Lutjanus bitaeniatus
Fin clipped fish for a genetic study and removed otoliths to age fish
Mangrove and estuary sampling February 2015 & April 2013
Techniques included: beach seining, collecting live samples, water quality measurements, epiphyte and meiofauna identification
Ensured fish health during transportation for use in laboratory experiments
Helped an honour’s student who was investigating the effects of imitation sea grasses in the active restoration of estuaries around Gosford, New South Wales
Other field experience 2012 - 2014
Performed multiple field experiments on Orpheus Island investigating predator-prey interactions and the role of benthic cover
Techniques included: line point intercepts, benthic and fish belt transects, timed swims and stationary point counts
Tagged sharks and rays caught in trawler nets to estimate post-survival rates
Examined bycatch in prawn trawlers in relation to the addition of lighting
Techniques included: specimen identification, length and weight measurement, handling of live and sometimes dangerous marine animals, and data entry
Certificates and Skills Certificates
Open Water Dive Certificate
Boat License & ESS Certificate
Full “C” Class Drivers license
First Aid and CPR Certificates
Radio Operators Certificate
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Skills
Writing and editing (manuscripts, literature reviews)
Competent in field sampling and working in remote locations
Wet and dry laboratory work experience
Statistics (SPLUS 8.0, sigma plot, SPSS)
Ability to problem solve and adapt to changing environments
Excellent computer literacy skills including data handling
Skills in brainstorming and working a team environment
Excellent communication skills with external stakeholders, the general public, and other scientists
Other work experience
Retail assistant at BCF in Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland 2012 – present
I have worked full time for the company and part time while studying
Effective communication to the general public and team members
Ensuring public are aware of fishing and boating regulations
Working in a team environment
Working to set up new stores
Teaching people how to correctly use equipment
Independent thinking and working
Volunteer Coast Guard 2014 - Present
Competent with large (>6m) and small vessel use both day/night
Vessel maintenance
Experience in distressed vessel situations
Radio operations experience
OH&S aboard vessels
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References
Dr. Jodie Rummer Senior Research Fellow (Asst. Prof.) ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies James Cook University Office: +61 7 4781 5300 Mobile: +61 (0) 439 166 171 Email: [email protected]
Dr. Naomi Gardiner Postgraduate Coursework Coordinator, Marine Biology. College of Marine & Environmental Science James Cook University Office: +61 7 4781 5721 Email: [email protected]
Ms. Stacey Mumford Store Manager BCF Townsville Mobile: 04 0265 1684 Email: [email protected]
