The University of Queensland

Solomon Islands marine life: information on biology and management of marine resources

Albert, Simon, Tibbetts, Ian and Udy, James (2013). Solomon Islands marine life: information on biology and management of marine resources. Brisbane Australia: The University of Queensand.

Building social and ecological resilience to climate change in Roviana, Solomon Islands. Final report to Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Australian Government

Albert, S., Grinham, A., Bythell, J., Olds, A., Schwarz, A., Abernethy, K., Aranani, K., Sirikolo, M., Watoto, C., Duke, N., McKenzie, J., Roelfsema, C., Liggins, L., Brokovich, E., Pantos, O., Oeta, J. and Gibbes, B. (2010). Building social and ecological resilience to climate change in Roviana, Solomon Islands. Final report to Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Australian Government. Not available:

Community management systems to protect marine ecosystems of Marovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands. Final report to The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

Albert, S., Corrin, J., Ross, A., Tibbetts, T., Buckius, C., Cohen, T., Gibbes, B., Grinham, A., Kvennefors, C., Verlinden, N. and Udy, J. (2010). Community management systems to protect marine ecosystems of Marovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands. Final report to The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. Not available:

Solomon Islands Marine Life

Albert, Simon, Tibbetts, Ian and Udy, James (2010). Solomon Islands Marine Life. Brisbane, Australia: University of Queensland.

Solomon Islands: Coastal and Marine Ecosystems

Jupiter, Stacy, McCarter, Joe, Albert, Simon, Hughes, Alec and Grinham, Alistair (2019). Solomon Islands: Coastal and Marine Ecosystems. World Seas: an Environmental Evaluation: Volume II: the Indian Ocean to the Pacific. (pp. 855-874) edited by Charles Sheppard. Oxford, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/b978-0-08-100853-9.00043-9

Change in Roviana Lagoon Coral Reef Ethnobiology

Aswani, Shankar and Albert, Simon (2015). Change in Roviana Lagoon Coral Reef Ethnobiology. Ethnobiology of Corals and Coral Reefs. (pp. 157-175) edited by Nemer Narchi and Lisa Leimar Price. Cham, Switzerland: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-23763-3_10

Lessons learned, future directions and recommendations

Love, M., Corrin-Care, J., Ross, A., Albert, S., Tibbetts, I., Udy, J., Roelfsema, C. and Duke, N. (2007). Lessons learned, future directions and recommendations. Conserving the marine biodiversity of Marovo Lagoon: Development of environmental management initiatives that will conserve the marine biodiversity and productivity of Marovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands. (pp. 129-141) edited by N. C. Duke, J. W. Udy, S. Albert, M. Love, A. Ross, I. R. Tibbetts, C. Roelfsema, D. T. Neil, G. Marion, J. Corrin Care, W. Carter, P. Dart and S. Hough. St Lucia, Australia: The University of Queensland.

Science addressing community concerns about the marine environment

Albert, S., Love, M., Udy, J., Tibbetts, I., Roelfsema, C., Neil, D., Marion, G., Hough, S., Ross, A. and Duke, N. (2007). Science addressing community concerns about the marine environment. Conserving the marine biodiversity of Marovo Lagoon: Development of environmental management initiative that will conserve the marine biodiversity and productivity of Marovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands. (pp. 43-83) edited by N. C. Duke, J. W. Udy, S. Albert, M. Love, A. Ross, I. R. Tibbetts, C. Roelfsema, D. T. Neil, G. Marion, J. Corrin Care, W. Carter, P. Dart and S. Hough. Brisbane: The University of Queensland.

The UQ Marovo Experience: Science-based support for community management of marine resources

Duke, Norm, Udy, James, Albert, Simon, Love, Mark, Ross, Annie, Tibbetts, Ian., Roelfsema, Chris, Neil, David, Marion, Guy, Prange, Joelle, Corrin-Care, Jennifer, Carter, William, Dart, Peter and Hough, Sean (2007). The UQ Marovo Experience: Science-based support for community management of marine resources. Conserving the marine biodiversity of Marovo Lagoon: Development of environmental management initiatives that will conserve the marine biodiversity and productivity of Marova Lagoon, Solomon Islands. (pp. 11-27) edited by N. C. Duke, J. W. Udy, S. Albert, M. Love, A. Ross, I. R. Tibbetts, C. Roelfsema, D. T. Neil, G. Marion, J. Corrin Care, W. Carter, P. Dart and S. Hough. Brisbane, Australia: The University of Queensland.

Nitrogen loading resulting from major floods and sediment resuspension to a large coastal embayment

Grinham, Alistair, Costantini, Tony, Deering, Nathaniel, Jackson, Cameron, Klein, Carissa, Lovelock, Catherine, Pandolfi, John, Eyal, Gal, Linde, Michael, Dunbabin, Matthew, Duncan, Brendon, Hutley, Nicholas, Byrne, Ilha, Wilson, Craig and Albert, Simon (2024). Nitrogen loading resulting from major floods and sediment resuspension to a large coastal embayment. Science of The Total Environment, 918 170646, 170646. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170646

The importance of nutrition-sensitive fisheries management: Women's dietary diversity in Marovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands

Rabbitt, Sheridan, Lilley, Ian, Albert, Simon, Albert, Joelle and Tibbetts, Ian (2023). The importance of nutrition-sensitive fisheries management: Women's dietary diversity in Marovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands. Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development, 13 (1), 1-17. doi: 10.5304/jafscd.2023.131.004

Widespread retreat of coastal habitat is likely at warming levels above 1.5 °C

Saintilan, Neil, Horton, Benjamin, Törnqvist, Torbjörn E., Ashe, Erica L., Khan, Nicole S., Schuerch, Mark, Perry, Chris, Kopp, Robert E., Garner, Gregory G., Murray, Nicholas, Rogers, Kerrylee, Albert, Simon, Kelleway, Jeffrey, Shaw, Timothy A., Woodroffe, Colin D., Lovelock, Catherine E., Goddard, Madeline M., Hutley, Lindsay B., Kovalenko, Katya, Feher, Laura and Guntenspergen, Glenn (2023). Widespread retreat of coastal habitat is likely at warming levels above 1.5 °C. Nature, 621 (7977), 112-119. doi: 10.1038/s41586-023-06448-z

Exploring changes in foodscapes in Western Province, Solomon Islands

McCarter, Joe, Cullman, Georgina, Betley, Erin, Albert, Simon, Albert, Joelle, Holland, Piokera, Horning, Ned, Jupiter, Stacy D., Taqu, Miri, Woltz, Hara and Sterling, Eleanor J. (2023). Exploring changes in foodscapes in Western Province, Solomon Islands. Human Ecology, 51 (3), 483-496. doi: 10.1007/s10745-023-00419-8

Adaptively monitoring streamflow using a stereo computer vision system

Hutley, Nicholas Reece, Beecroft, Ryan, Wagenaar, Daniel, Soutar, Josh, Edwards, Blake, Deering, Nathaniel, Grinham, Alistair and Albert, Simon (2023). Adaptively monitoring streamflow using a stereo computer vision system. Hydrology and Earth System Sciences, 27 (10), 2051-2073. doi: 10.5194/hess-27-2051-2023

Testing a model to assess women’s inclusion and participation in community-based resource management in Solomon Islands

Rabbitt, Sheridan, Tibbetts, Ian R., Albert, Simon and Lilley, Ian (2022). Testing a model to assess women’s inclusion and participation in community-based resource management in Solomon Islands. Maritime Studies, 21 (4), 1-19. doi: 10.1007/s40152-022-00282-1

Drivers of anaerobic methanogenesis in sub-tropical reservoir sediments

Grinham, Alistair, O'Sullivan, Cathryn, Dunbabin, Matthew, Sturm, Katrin, Gale, Deborah, Clarke, William and Albert, Simon (2022). Drivers of anaerobic methanogenesis in sub-tropical reservoir sediments. Frontiers in Environmental Science, 10 852344. doi: 10.3389/fenvs.2022.852344

Linking isotopic signatures of nitrogen in nearshore coral skeletons with sources in catchment runoff

Marion, Guy S., Jupiter, Stacy D., Radice, Veronica Z., Albert, Simon and Hoegh-Guldberg, Ove (2021). Linking isotopic signatures of nitrogen in nearshore coral skeletons with sources in catchment runoff. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 173 (Pt B) 113054, 113054. doi: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.113054

Event loading drives distribution of the organochlorine pesticide metabolite DDE in a sub-tropical river system, Brisbane River, Australia

Grinham, Alistair, Deering, Nathaniel, Beecroft, Ryan, Rudd, Jessica, Heatherington, Craig, Cossu, Remo, Linde, Michael, Richardson, Darren, Wilson, Craig, Hutley, Nicholas and Albert, Simon (2021). Event loading drives distribution of the organochlorine pesticide metabolite DDE in a sub-tropical river system, Brisbane River, Australia. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 170 112671, 112671. doi: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.112671

Water quality challenges associated with industrial logging of a karst landscape: Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands

Albert, Simon, Deering, Nathaniel, Tongi, Scravin, Nandy, Avik, Kisi, Allen, Sirikolo, Myknee, Maehaka, Michael, Hutley, Nicholas, Kies-Ryan, Shaun and Grinham, Alistair (2021). Water quality challenges associated with industrial logging of a karst landscape: Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 169 112506, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.112506

Assessing the potential of unmanned aerial vehicle spraying of aqueous ozone as an outdoor disinfectant for SARS-CoV-2

Albert, Simon, Amarilla, Alberto A., Trollope, Ben, Sng, Julian D.J., Setoh, Yin Xiang, Deering, Nathaniel, Modhiran, Naphak, Weng, Sung-Hsia, Melo, Maria C., Hutley, Nicholas, Nandy, Avik, Furlong, Michael J., Young, Paul R., Watterson, Daniel, Grinham, Alistair R. and Khromykh, Alexander A. (2021). Assessing the potential of unmanned aerial vehicle spraying of aqueous ozone as an outdoor disinfectant for SARS-CoV-2. Environmental Research, 196 110944, 110944. doi: 10.1016/j.envres.2021.110944

Evaluating the effect of data-richness and model complexity in the prediction of coastal sediment loading in Solomon Islands

Hutley, Nicholas, Boselalu, Mandus, Wenger, Amelia, Grinham, Alistair, Gibbes, Badin and Albert, Simon (2020). Evaluating the effect of data-richness and model complexity in the prediction of coastal sediment loading in Solomon Islands. Environmental Research Letters, 15 (12) 124044, 1-11. doi: 10.1088/1748-9326/abc8ba

Sediment arsenic hotspots in an abandoned tailings storage facility, Gold Ridge Mine, Solomon Islands

Jacob-Tatapu, Krista J., Albert, Simon and Grinham, Alistair (2020). Sediment arsenic hotspots in an abandoned tailings storage facility, Gold Ridge Mine, Solomon Islands. Chemosphere, 269 128756, 128756. doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.128756

Local adaptation responses to coastal hazards in small island communities: insights from 4 Pacific nations

Narayan, Siddharth, Esteban, Miguel, Albert, Simon, Jamero, Ma Laurice, Crichton, Richarch, Heck, Nadine, Goby, Gillian and Jupiter, Stacy (2020). Local adaptation responses to coastal hazards in small island communities: insights from 4 Pacific nations. Environmental Science & Policy, 104, 199-207. doi: 10.1016/j.envsci.2019.11.006

Creating a space for place and multidimensional well-being: lessons learned from localizing the SDGs

Sterling, Eleanor J., Pascua, Puaʻala, Sigouin, Amanda, Gazit, Nadav, Mandle, Lisa, Betley, Erin, Aini, John, Albert, Simon, Caillon, Sophie, Caselle, Jennifer E., Cheng, Samantha H., Claudet, Joachim, Dacks, Rachel, Darling, Emily S., Filardi, Chris, Jupiter, Stacy D., Mawyer, Alexander, Mejia, Manuel, Morishige, Kanoeʻulalani, Nainoca, Winifereti, Parks, John, Tanguay, Jamie, Ticktin, Tamara, Vave, Ron, Wase, Veronica, Wongbusarakum, Supin and McCarter, Joe (2020). Creating a space for place and multidimensional well-being: lessons learned from localizing the SDGs. Sustainability Science, 15 (4), 1129-1147 . doi: 10.1007/s11625-020-00822-w

Spatiotemporal influences of open-coastal forcing dynamics on a dense multiport diffuser outfall

Baum, Mitchell J., Albert, Simon, Grinham, Alistair and Gibbes, Badin (2019). Spatiotemporal influences of open-coastal forcing dynamics on a dense multiport diffuser outfall. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, 145 (10) 05019004, 05019004. doi: 10.1061/(asce)hy.1943-7900.0001622

What's the catch in who fishes? Fisherwomen's contributions to fisheries an food security in Marovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands

Rabbitt, Sheridan, Lilley, Ian, Albert, Simon and Tibbetts, Ian R. (2019). What's the catch in who fishes? Fisherwomen's contributions to fisheries an food security in Marovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands. Marine Policy, 108 103667, 1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.marpol.2019.103667

Suspended sediment transport in context of dredge placement operations in Moreton Bay, Australia

Beecroft, Ryan, Grinham, Alistair, Albert, Simon, Perez, Larissa and Cossu, Remo (2019). Suspended sediment transport in context of dredge placement operations in Moreton Bay, Australia. Journal of Waterway, Port, Coastal, and Ocean Engineering, 145 (2) 05018011, 05018011. doi: 10.1061/(asce)ww.1943-5460.0000503

A guide to modelling priorities for managing land-based impacts on coastal ecosystems

Brown, Christopher J., Jupiter, Stacy D., Albert, Simon, Anthony, Kenneth R. N., Hamilton, Richard J., Fredston-Hermann, Alexa, Halpern, Benjamin S., Lin, Hsien-Yung, Maina, Joseph, Mangubhai, Sangeeta, Mumby, Peter J., Possingham, Hugh P., Saunders, Megan I., Tulloch, Vivitskaia J. D., Wenger, Amelia and Klein, Carissa J. (2019). A guide to modelling priorities for managing land-based impacts on coastal ecosystems. Journal of Applied Ecology, 56 (5), 1106-1116. doi: 10.1111/1365-2664.13331

Fishing for cash – village attitudes towards fish exports in Marovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands

Rabbitt, Sheridan, Lilley, Ian, Albert, Simon and Tibbetts, Ian R. (2019). Fishing for cash – village attitudes towards fish exports in Marovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands. Women in Fisheries Information Bulletin, 30-33.

Heading for the hills: climate-driven community relocations in the Solomon Islands and Alaska provide insight for a 1.5 degrees C future

Albert, Simon, Bronen, Robin, Tooler, Nixon, Leon, Javier, Yee, Douglas, Ash, Jillian, Boseto, David and Grinham, Alistair (2018). Heading for the hills: climate-driven community relocations in the Solomon Islands and Alaska provide insight for a 1.5 degrees C future. Regional Environmental Change, 18 (8), 2261-2272. doi: 10.1007/s10113-017-1256-8

Near-field observations of an offshore multiport brine diffuser under various operating conditions

Baum, Mitchell J., Gibbes, Badin, Grinham, Alistair, Albert, Simon, Fisher, Paul and Gale, Deb (2018). Near-field observations of an offshore multiport brine diffuser under various operating conditions. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, 144 (11) 05018007, 05018007. doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)HY.1943-7900.0001524

The importance of small artificial water bodies as sources of methane emissions in Queensland, Australia

Grinham, Alistair, Albert, Simon, Deering, Nathaniel, Dunbabin, Matthew, Bastviken, David, Sherman, Bradford, Lovelock, Catherine E. and Evans, Christopher D. (2018). The importance of small artificial water bodies as sources of methane emissions in Queensland, Australia. Hydrology and Earth System Sciences, 22 (10), 5281-5298. doi: 10.5194/hess-22-5281-2018

Community-based conservation of Leatherback Turtles in Solomon Islands: local responses to global pressures

Jino, Nixon, Judge, Hikuna, Revoh, Oke, Pulekera, Veira, Grinham, Alistair, Albert, Simon and Jino, Hanz (2018). Community-based conservation of Leatherback Turtles in Solomon Islands: local responses to global pressures. Conservation and Society, 16 (4), 459-466. doi: 10.4103/cs.cs_17_33

The importance of small artificial water bodies as sources of methane emissions in Queensland, Australia

Grinham, Alistair, Albert, Simon, Deering, Nathaniel, Dunbabin, Matthew, Bastviken, David, Sherman, Bradford, Lovelock, Catherine E. and Evans, Christopher D. (2018). The importance of small artificial water bodies as sources of methane emissions in Queensland, Australia. Hydrology and Earth System Sciences Discussions. doi: 10.5194/hess-2018-294

Predicting the impact of logging activities on soil erosion and water quality in steep, forested tropical islands

Wenger, Amelia S., Atkinson, Scott, Santini, Talitha, Falinski, Kim, Hutley, Nicholas, Albert, Simon, Horning, Ned, Watson, James E. M., Mumby, Peter J. and Jupiter, Stacy D. (2018). Predicting the impact of logging activities on soil erosion and water quality in steep, forested tropical islands. Environmental Research Letters, 13 (4) 044035, 1-12. doi: 10.1088/1748-9326/aab9eb

Reefs under siege-the rise, putative drivers, and consequences of benthic cyanobacterial mats

Ford, Amanda K., Bejarano, Sonia, Nugues, Maggy M., Visser, Petra M., Albert, Simon and Ferse, Sebastian C.A. (2018). Reefs under siege-the rise, putative drivers, and consequences of benthic cyanobacterial mats. Frontiers in Marine Science, 5 (FEB) 18. doi: 10.3389/fmars.2018.00018

Near-bed monitoring of suspended sediment during a major flood event highlights deficiencies in existing event-loading estimates

Grinham, Alistair, Deering, Nathaniel, Fisher, Paul, Gibbes, Badin, Cossu, Remo, Linde, Michael and Albert, Simon (2018). Near-bed monitoring of suspended sediment during a major flood event highlights deficiencies in existing event-loading estimates. Water, 10 (2) 34, 34. doi: 10.3390/w10020034

Biocultural approaches to developing well-being indicators in Solomon Islands

McCarter, Joe, Sterling, Eleanor J., Jupiter, Stacy D., Cullman, Georgina D., Albert, Simon, Basi, Marlene, Betley, Erin, Boseto, David, Bulehite, Evan S., Harron, Ryan, Holland, Piokera S., Horning, Ned, Hughes, Alec, Jino, Nixon, Malone, Cynthia, Mauli, Senoveva, Pae, Bernadette, Papae, Remmy, Rence, Ferish, Revo, Oke, Taqala, Ezekiel, Taqu, Miri, Woltz, Hara and Filardi, Christopher E. (2018). Biocultural approaches to developing well-being indicators in Solomon Islands. Ecology and Society, 23 (1) 32. doi: 10.5751/ES-09867-230132

Biocultural approaches to well-being and sustainability indicators across scales

Sterling, Eleanor J., Filardi, Christopher, Toomey, Anne, Sigouin, Amanda, Betley, Erin, Gazit, Nadav, Newell, Jennifer, Albert, Simon, Alvira, Diana, Bergamini, Nadia, Blair, Mary, Boseto, David, Burrows, Kate, Bynum, Nora, Caillon, Sophie, Caselle, Jennifer E., Claudet, Joachim, Cullman, Georgina, Dacks, Rachel, Eyzaguirre, Pablo B., Gray, Steven, Herrera, James, Kenilorea, Peter, Kinney, Kealohanuiopuna, Kurashima, Natalie, Macey, Suzanne, Malone, Cynthia, Mauli, Senoveva, McCarter, Joe ... Jupiter, Stacy D. (2017). Biocultural approaches to well-being and sustainability indicators across scales. Nature Ecology and Evolution, 1 (12), 1798-1806. doi: 10.1038/s41559-017-0349-6

Variation in perception of environmental change in nine Solomon Islands communities: implications for securing fairness in community-based adaptation

Ensor, Jonathan Edward, Abernethy, Kirsten Elizabeth, Hoddy, Eric Timothy, Aswani, Shankar, Albert, Simon, Vaccaro, Ismael, Benedict, Jason Jon and Beare, Douglas James (2017). Variation in perception of environmental change in nine Solomon Islands communities: implications for securing fairness in community-based adaptation. Regional Environmental Change, 18 (4), 1131-1143. doi: 10.1007/s10113-017-1242-1

Importance of sediment organic matter to methane ebullition in a sub-tropical freshwater reservoir

Grinham, Alistair, Dunbabin, Matthew and Albert, Simon (2017). Importance of sediment organic matter to methane ebullition in a sub-tropical freshwater reservoir. The Science of the Total Environment, 621, 1199-1207. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2017.10.108

The role of fish and fisheries in recovering from natural hazards: lessons learned from Vanuatu

Eriksson, Hampus, Albert, Joelle, Albert, Simon, Warren, Regon, Pakoa, Kalo and Andrew, Neil (2017). The role of fish and fisheries in recovering from natural hazards: lessons learned from Vanuatu. Environmental Science & Policy, 76, 50-58. doi: 10.1016/j.envsci.2017.06.012

Environmental change in a modified catchment downstream of a gold mine, Solomon Islands

Albert, Simon, Kvennefors, Charlotte, Jacob, Krista, Kera, Joshua and Grinham, Alistair (2017). Environmental change in a modified catchment downstream of a gold mine, Solomon Islands. Environmental Pollution (Barking, Essex : 1987), 231 (Pt 1), 942-953. doi: 10.1016/j.envpol.2017.08.113

Winners and losers as mangrove, coral and seagrass ecosystems respond to sea-level rise in Solomon Islands

Albert, Simon, Saunders, Megan I., Roelfsema, Chris M., Leon, Javier X., Johnstone, Elizabeth, Mackenzie, Jock R., Hoegh-Guldberg, Ove, Grinham, Alistair R., Phinn, Stuart R., Duke, Norman C., Mumby, Peter J., Kovacs, Eva and Woodroffe, Colin D. (2017). Winners and losers as mangrove, coral and seagrass ecosystems respond to sea-level rise in Solomon Islands. Environmental Research Letters, 12 (9) 094009, 094009. doi: 10.1088/1748-9326/aa7e68

Opportunities and constraints for implementing integrated land–sea management on islands

Jupiter, Stacy D., Wenger, Amelia, Klein, Carissa J., Albert, Simon, Mangubhai, Sangeeta, Nelson, Joanna, Teneva, Lida, Tulloch, Vivitskaia J., White, Alan T. and Watson, James E. M. (2017). Opportunities and constraints for implementing integrated land–sea management on islands. Environmental Conservation, 44 (3), 254-266. doi: 10.1017/S0376892917000091

Habitat change mediates the response of coral reef fish populations to terrestrial run-off

Brown, Christopher J., Jupiter, Stacy D., Lin, Hsien-Yung, Albert, Simon, Klein, Carissa, Maina, Joseph M., Tulloch, Vivitskaia J. D., Wenger, Amelia S. and Mumby, Peter J. (2017). Habitat change mediates the response of coral reef fish populations to terrestrial run-off. Marine Ecology - Progress Series, 576, 55-68. doi: 10.3354/meps12221

Tracing the influence of land-use change on water quality and coral reefs using a Bayesian model

Brown, Christopher J., Jupiter, Stacy D., Albert, Simon, Klein, Carissa J., Mangubhai, Sangeeta, Maina, Joseph M., Mumby, Peter, Olley, Jon, Stewart-Koster, Ben, Tulloch, Vivitskaia and Wenger, Amelia (2017). Tracing the influence of land-use change on water quality and coral reefs using a Bayesian model. Scientific Reports, 7 (4740) 4740, 4740. doi: 10.1038/s41598-017-05031-7

One size does not fit all: critical insights for effective community-based resource management in Melanesia

Aswani, Shankar, Albert, Simon and Love, Mark (2017). One size does not fit all: critical insights for effective community-based resource management in Melanesia. Marine Policy, 81, 381-391. doi: 10.1016/j.marpol.2017.03.041

Dramatic increase in mud distribution across a large sub-tropical embayment, Moreton Bay, Australia

Lockington, James R., Albert, Simon, Fisher, Paul L., Gibbes, Badin R., Maxwell, Paul S. and Grinham, Alistair R. (2016). Dramatic increase in mud distribution across a large sub-tropical embayment, Moreton Bay, Australia. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 116 (1-2), 491-497. doi: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2016.12.029

Where does river runoff matter for coastal marine conservation?

Fredston-Hermann, Alexa , Brown, Christropher J., Albert, Simon , Klein, Carissa J., Mangubhai, Sangeeta , Nelson, Joanna L., Teneva, Lida , Wenger, Amelia, Gaines, Steven D. and Halpern, Benjamin S. (2016). Where does river runoff matter for coastal marine conservation?. Frontiers in Marine Science, 3 (DEC) 273. doi: 10.3389/fmars.2016.00273

Exploring the “Sharkcano”: Biogeochemical observations of the Kavachi submarine volcano (Solomon Islands)

Phillips, Brennan T., Dunbabin, Matthew, Henning, Brad, Howell, Corey, DiCiccio, Alex, Flinders, Ashton, Kelley, Katherine A., Scott, Jarrod J., Albert, Simon, Carey, Steven, Tsadok, Rami and Grinham, Alistair (2016). Exploring the “Sharkcano”: Biogeochemical observations of the Kavachi submarine volcano (Solomon Islands). Oceanography, 29 (4), 160-169. doi: 10.5670/oceanog.2016.85

Sea-level rise has claimed five whole islands in the Pacific: first scientific evidence

Albert, Simon, Grinham, Alistair, Gibbes, Badin, Leon, Javier and Church, John (2016, 05 07). Sea-level rise has claimed five whole islands in the Pacific: first scientific evidence The Conversation

Interactions between sea-level rise and wave exposure on reef island dynamics in the Solomon Islands

Albert, Simon, Leon, Javier X., Grinham, Alistair R., Church, John A., Gibbes, Badin R. and Woodroffe, Colin D. (2016). Interactions between sea-level rise and wave exposure on reef island dynamics in the Solomon Islands. Environmental Research Letters, 11 (5) 054011, 1-9. doi: 10.1088/1748-9326/11/5/054011

Indicators of herbivorous fish biomass in community-based marine management areas in Fiji

Albert, Simon, Tawake, Alifereti, Vave, Ron, Fisher, Paul and Grinham, Alistair (2016). Indicators of herbivorous fish biomass in community-based marine management areas in Fiji. Pacific Conservation Biology, 22 (1), 20-28. doi: 10.1071/PC15051

Quantifying the conservation value of seascape connectivity: a global synthesis

Olds, Andrew D., Connolly, Rod M., Pitt, Kylie A., Pittman, Simon J., Maxwell, Paul S., Huijbers, Chantal M., Moore, Brad R., Albert, Simon, Rissik, David, Babcock, Russell C. and Schlacher, Thomas A. (2016). Quantifying the conservation value of seascape connectivity: a global synthesis. Global Ecology and Biogeography, 25 (1), 3-15. doi: 10.1111/geb.12388

Reaping the reef: Provisioning services from coral reefs in Solomon Islands

Albert, Joelle A., Olds, Andrew D., Albert, Simon, Cruz-Trinidad, Annabelle and Schwarz, Anne-Maree (2015). Reaping the reef: Provisioning services from coral reefs in Solomon Islands. Marine Policy, 62, 244-251. doi: 10.1016/j.marpol.2015.09.023

Tectonic subsidence provides insight into possible coral reef futures under rapid sea-level rise

Saunders, Megan I., Albert, Simon, Roelfsema, Chris M., Leon, Javier X., Woodroffe, Colin D., Phinn, Stuart R. and Mumby, Peter J. (2015). Tectonic subsidence provides insight into possible coral reef futures under rapid sea-level rise. Coral Reefs, 35 (1), 155-167. doi: 10.1007/s00338-015-1365-0

Keeping food on the table: human responses and changing coastal fisheries in Solomon Islands

Albert, Simon, Aswani, Shankar, Fisher, Paul L. and Albert, Joelle (2015). Keeping food on the table: human responses and changing coastal fisheries in Solomon Islands. PLoS One, 10 (7) e0130800, 1-13. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0130800

Can perceptions of environmental and climate change in island communities assist in adaptation planning locally?

Aswani, Shankar, Vaccaro, Ismael, Abernethy, Kirsten, Albert, Simon and de Pablo, Javier Fernandez-Lopez (2015). Can perceptions of environmental and climate change in island communities assist in adaptation planning locally?. Environmental Management, 56 (6), 1487-1501. doi: 10.1007/s00267-015-0572-3

Supporting local and traditional knowledge with science for adaptation to climate change: lessons learned from participatory three-dimensional modeling in BoeBoe, Solomon Islands

Leon, Javier X., Hardcastle, James, James, Robyn, Albert, Simon, Kereseka, Jimmy and Woodroffe, Colin D. (2015). Supporting local and traditional knowledge with science for adaptation to climate change: lessons learned from participatory three-dimensional modeling in BoeBoe, Solomon Islands. Coastal Management, 43 (4), 424-438. doi: 10.1080/08920753.2015.1046808

Corals persisting in naturally turbid waters adjacent to a pristine catchment in Solomon Islands

Albert, Simon, Fisher, Paul L., Gibbes, Badin and Grinham, Alistair (2015). Corals persisting in naturally turbid waters adjacent to a pristine catchment in Solomon Islands. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 94 (1-2), 299-306. doi: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2015.01.031

The contribution of nearshore fish aggregating devices (FADs) to food security and livelihoods in Solomon Islands

Albert, Joelle A., Beare, Doug, Schwarz, Anne-Maree, Albert, Simon, Warren, Regon, Teri, James, Siota, Faye and Andrew, Neil L. (2014). The contribution of nearshore fish aggregating devices (FADs) to food security and livelihoods in Solomon Islands. PLoS ONE, 9 (12) e115386, 1-19. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0115386

Baseline arsenic levels in marine and terrestrial resources from a pristine environment: Isabel Island, Solomon Islands

Grinham, Alistair, Kvennefors, Charlotte, Fisher, Paul L., Gibbes, Badin and Albert, Simon (2014). Baseline arsenic levels in marine and terrestrial resources from a pristine environment: Isabel Island, Solomon Islands. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 88 (1-2), 354-360. doi: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2014.08.018

Incorporating surrogate species and seascape connectivity to improve marine conservation outcomes

Olds, Andrew D., Connolly, Rod M., Pitt, Kylie A., Maxwell, Paul S., Aswani, Shankar and Albert, Simon (2014). Incorporating surrogate species and seascape connectivity to improve marine conservation outcomes. Conservation Biology, 28 (4), 982-991. doi: 10.1111/cobi.12242

CORRIGENDUM

Albert, Simon, Abernethy, Kirsten, Gibbes, Badin, Grinham, Alistair, Tooler, Nixon and Aswani, Shankar (2014). CORRIGENDUM. Weather Climate and Society, 6 (1), 154-154. doi: 10.1175/WCAS-D-13-00075.1

Indicators of coral reef ecosystem recovery following reduction in logging and implementation of community-based management schemes in the Solomon Islands

Albert, S., Grinham, A., Gibbes, B., Tibbetts, I. and Udy, J. (2014). Indicators of coral reef ecosystem recovery following reduction in logging and implementation of community-based management schemes in the Solomon Islands. Pacific Conservation Biology, 20 (1), 75-85. doi: 10.1071/pc140075

Mangrove-reef connectivity promotes the effectiveness of marine reserves across the western Pacific

Olds, Andrew D., Albert, Simon, Maxwell, Paul S., Pitt, Kylie A. and Connolly, Rod M. (2013). Mangrove-reef connectivity promotes the effectiveness of marine reserves across the western Pacific. Global Ecology and Biogeography, 22 (9), 1040-1049. doi: 10.1111/geb.12072

Mapping coral reefs at reef to reef-system scales, 10s-1000s km(2), using object-based image analysis

Roelfsema, Chris, Phinn, Stuart, Jupiter, Stacy, Comley, James and Albert, Simon (2013). Mapping coral reefs at reef to reef-system scales, 10s-1000s km(2), using object-based image analysis. International Journal of Remote Sensing, 34 (18), 6367-6388. doi: 10.1080/01431161.2013.800660

Marine protected areas and resilience to sedimentation in the Solomon Islands

Halpern, B. S., Selkoe, K. A., White, C., Albert, S., Aswani, S. and Lauer, M. (2013). Marine protected areas and resilience to sedimentation in the Solomon Islands. Coral Reefs, 32 (1), 61-69. doi: 10.1007/s00338-012-0981-1

Contrasts in social and ecological assessments of coral reef health in Melanesia

Albert, S., Love, M. and Brewer, T. (2013). Contrasts in social and ecological assessments of coral reef health in Melanesia. Pacific Science, 67 (3), 409-424. doi: 10.2984/67.3.8

Globalization, Pacific Islands, and the paradox of resilience

Lauer, Matthew, Albert, Simon, Aswani, Shankar, Halpern, Benjamin S., Campanella, Luke and La Rose, Douglas (2013). Globalization, Pacific Islands, and the paradox of resilience. Global Environmental Change, 23 (1), 40-50. doi: 10.1016/j.gloenvcha.2012.10.011

Cost-effective methods for accurate determination of sea level rise vulnerability: A Solomon Islands example

Albert, Simon, Abernethy, Kirsten, Gibbes, Badin, Grinham, Alistair, Tooler, Nixon and Aswani, Shankar (2013). Cost-effective methods for accurate determination of sea level rise vulnerability: A Solomon Islands example. Weather, Climate, and Society, 5 (4), 285-292. doi: 10.1175/WCAS-D-13-00010.1

Effect of diel activity patterns and harvesting pressure on the diversity and biomass of sea cucumbers in Marovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands

Buckius, Christine, Albert, Simon, Tibbetts, Ian and Udy, James (2010). Effect of diel activity patterns and harvesting pressure on the diversity and biomass of sea cucumbers in Marovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands. Environmental Management, 45 (5), 963-973. doi: 10.1007/s00267-010-9469-3

Responses of algal communities to gradients in herbivore biomass and water quality in Marovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands

Albert, S., Udy, J. and Tibbetts, I. R. (2008). Responses of algal communities to gradients in herbivore biomass and water quality in Marovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands. Coral Reefs, 27 (1), 73-82. doi: 10.1007/s00338-007-0292-0

Customary management as precautionary and adaptive principles for protecting coral reefs in Oceania

Aswani, S., Albert, S., Sabetian, A. and Furusawa, T. (2007). Customary management as precautionary and adaptive principles for protecting coral reefs in Oceania. Coral Reefs, 26 (4), 1009-1021. doi: 10.1007/s00338-007-0277-z

Dramatic tectonic uplift of fringing reefs on Ranongga Is., Solomon Islands

Albert, S., Udy, J., Baines, G. and McDougall, D. (2007). Dramatic tectonic uplift of fringing reefs on Ranongga Is., Solomon Islands. Coral Reefs, 26 (4), 983-983. doi: 10.1007/s00338-007-0307-x

Effects of iron additions on filament growth and productivity of the cyanobacterium Lyngbya majuscula

Ahern, K. S., ONeil, J. M., Udy, J. W. and Albert, S. (2006). Effects of iron additions on filament growth and productivity of the cyanobacterium Lyngbya majuscula. Marine And Freshwater Research, 57 (2), 167-176. doi: 10.1071/MF05022

Blooms of the cyanobacterium Lyngbya majuscula in coastal Queensland, Australia: disparate sites, common factors

Albert, S, ONeil, JM, Udy, JW, Ahern, KS, OSullivan, CM and Dennison, WC (2005). Blooms of the cyanobacterium Lyngbya majuscula in coastal Queensland, Australia: disparate sites, common factors. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 51 (1-4), 428-437. doi: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2004.10.016

Adaptive real-time forecasting using model-driven monitoring of catchment inflows and water supply reservoir dynamics

Hutley, Nicholas, Deering, Nathaniel, Wagenaar, Daniel, Beecroft, Ryan, Soutar, Josh, Grinham, Alistair, Gibbes, Badin and Albert, Simon (2023). Adaptive real-time forecasting using model-driven monitoring of catchment inflows and water supply reservoir dynamics. EGU General Assembly 2023, Vienna, Austria, 14-19 April 2023. European Geosciences Union. doi: 10.5194/egusphere-egu23-14020

Exploring the effects of future climate on lake and reservoir circulation in a tropical lake system: Lake Barrine

Deering, Nathaniel, Hutley, Nicholas, Grinham, Alistair, Albert, Simon, Boehrer, Bertram, Lemckert, Charles and Gibbes, Badin (2022). Exploring the effects of future climate on lake and reservoir circulation in a tropical lake system: Lake Barrine. 40th Hydrology and Water Resources Symposium, HWRS 2022, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 30 November - 2 December 2022. Brisbane, QLD Australia: Engineers Australia.

A stereo computer vision approach to automated stream gauging

Hutley, Nicholas, Wagenaar, Daniel, Beecroft, Ryan, Soutar, Josh, Pimble, Lee, Edwards, Blake, Grinham, Alistair and Albert, Simon (2022). A stereo computer vision approach to automated stream gauging. EGU General Assembly 2022, Vienna, Austria, 23-27 May 2022. European Geosciences Union. doi: 10.5194/egusphere-egu22-11030

Value of Local Data to Modelling Coastal Sediment Delivery in a Remote Unmodified Data-poor Tropical Island Environment

Grinham, Alistair Robert , Hutley, Nicholas , Gibbes, Badin and Albert, Simon (2020). Value of Local Data to Modelling Coastal Sediment Delivery in a Remote Unmodified Data-poor Tropical Island Environment. AGU Ocean Sciences Meeting, San Diego, CA, United States, 16-21 February 2020. Washington, DC, United States:

Adaptive Real-time Forecasting and Monitoring of Water Quality in a Crucial Link to Regional Water Supply

Hutley, Nicholas, Dunbabin, Matthew, Gibbes, Badin, Albert, Simon and Grinham, Alistair Robert (2020). Adaptive Real-time Forecasting and Monitoring of Water Quality in a Crucial Link to Regional Water Supply. AGU Ocean Sciences Meeting, San Diego, CA United States, 16-21 February 2020. Washington, DC United States: American Geophysical Union.

UNRAVELLING THE INFLUENCE OF SURFACE WATER WAVES ON DESALINATION PLANT DISCHARGES

Baum, Mitchell, Albert, Simon, Callaghan, David, Grinham, Alistair and Gibbes, Badin (2019). UNRAVELLING THE INFLUENCE OF SURFACE WATER WAVES ON DESALINATION PLANT DISCHARGES. International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research. doi: 10.3850/38WC092019-1175

Benthic shift in a Solomon Islands' lagoon: Corals to cyanobacteria

Albert, Simon, Dunbabin, Matthew, Skinner, Mark, Moore, Brad and Grinham, Alistair (2012). Benthic shift in a Solomon Islands' lagoon: Corals to cyanobacteria. 12th International Coral Reef Symposium, Cairns, Australia, 9 -13 July 2012. Townsville, Australia: James Cook University.

Blooms of the cyanobacterium Lyngbya majuscula in coastal Queensland, Australia: Disparate sites, common factors

Albert, Simon, O'Neil, Judith M., Udy, James W., Ahern, Kathleen S., O'Sullivan, Cherie M. and Dennison, William C. (2005). Blooms of the cyanobacterium Lyngbya majuscula in coastal Queensland, Australia: Disparate sites, common factors. doi: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2004.10.016

Water quality monitoring: a combined approach to investigate gradients of change in the Great Barrier Reef, Australia

Udy, J., Gall, M., Longstaff, Ben, Moore, Kate, Roelfsema, Chris, Spooner, D. R. and Albert, Simon (2005). Water quality monitoring: a combined approach to investigate gradients of change in the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2004.10.048

Nitrogen acquisition by the toxic marine cyanobacterium Lyngbya majuscula from Moreton Bay Australia and Tampa Bay Florida

O'Neil, J.M., Albert, S., Osborne, N., Shaw, G. R., Heil, C.A., Mulholland, M. and Bronk, D.A. (2004). Nitrogen acquisition by the toxic marine cyanobacterium Lyngbya majuscula from Moreton Bay Australia and Tampa Bay Florida. XIth International Conference on Harmful Algae, Cape Town, South Africa, 14-19 November, 2004. Amsterdam ; New York: Elsevier Science.

Lyngbya majuscula blooms in coastal Australian waters: Upstream causes and downstream effects

O'Neil, J., Albert, S., Ahern, K. J., Ahern, C. R., Hey, K. M., Osborne, N. and Shaw, G. R. (2002). Lyngbya majuscula blooms in coastal Australian waters: Upstream causes and downstream effects. Xth International Conference on Harmful Algae, St. Pete Beach, Florida, 21-25 October 2002. Florida, USA: University of South Florida.

Quantifying natural GHG sources and sinks: The role of regional small water bodies

Grinham, Alistair, Deering, Nathaniel and Albert, Simon (2018). Quantifying natural GHG sources and sinks: The role of regional small water bodies. Research report to Seqwater Brisbane, QLD Australia: School of Civil Engineering.

The UN Sustainable Development Goals for water and sanitation: how should Australia respond within and beyond its borders?

Hall, Nina , Abal, Eva, Albert, Simon , Ali, Saleem , Barrington, Dani , Dean, Angela , Head, Brian, Hill, Peter, Hussey, Karen , Jagals, Paul , Muriuki, Grace , Pascoe, Mark , Reid, Simon , Richards, Russell, Robinson, Jacqueline, Ross, Helen , Shannon, Cindy , Torero Cullen, Jose and Willis, Jon (2016). The UN Sustainable Development Goals for water and sanitation: how should Australia respond within and beyond its borders?. Global Change Institute discussion paper: water for equity and wellbeing series. 2207-9602. Global Change Institute, The University of Queensland, Brisbane.

Benthic and substrate cover data derived from photo-transect surveys in a Sub Set of Roviana Reef, Solomon Islands, 2013-05-05 to 2013-05-09

Roelfsema, Christiaan M., Canto, Robert, Saunders, Megan, Leon, Javier X. (Leon Patino, Javier) and Albert, Simon (2015). Benthic and substrate cover data derived from photo-transect surveys in a Sub Set of Roviana Reef, Solomon Islands, 2013-05-05 to 2013-05-09. Pangaea. (Dataset) doi: 10.1594/PANGAEA.840757

Habitat map of Kadavu, Fiji derived from a high-spatial-resolution multi-spectral satellite image using object based image analysis.

Roelfsema, Christiaan M., Phinn, Stuart R., Jupiter, Stacy, Comely, James and Albert, Simon (2015). Habitat map of Kadavu, Fiji derived from a high-spatial-resolution multi-spectral satellite image using object based image analysis.. Pangaea. (Dataset) doi: 10.1594/PANGAEA.824953

Habitat map of Kubulau, Fiji derived from a high-spatial-resolution multi-spectral satellite image using object based image analysis.

Roelfsema, Christiaan M., Phinn, Stuart R., Jupiter, Stacy, Comely, James and Albert, Simon (2015). Habitat map of Kubulau, Fiji derived from a high-spatial-resolution multi-spectral satellite image using object based image analysis.. Pangaea. (Dataset) doi: 10.1594/PANGAEA.830076

Habitat map of Roviana Reef, Solomon Islands derived from a high-spatial-resolution multi-spectral satellite image using object based image analysis.

Roelfsema, Christiaan M., Albert, Simon and Phinn, Stuart R. (2015). Habitat map of Roviana Reef, Solomon Islands derived from a high-spatial-resolution multi-spectral satellite image using object based image analysis.. Pangaea. (Dataset) doi: 10.1594/PANGAEA.831039

Jejevo/Isabel B: project marine hydrodynamics baseline report

Albert, Simon, Grinham, Alistair and Gibbes, Badin (2014). Jejevo/Isabel B: project marine hydrodynamics baseline report. Jejevo / Isabel B: Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Brisbane, Australia: Sumitomo Metal Mining.

Optimising SWRO concentrate discharge during 'Hot Standby' operation: draft field experiment report

Gibbes, B., Grinham, A., Albert, S., Fisher, P., Cutts, N. and Gale, D. (2014). Optimising SWRO concentrate discharge during 'Hot Standby' operation: draft field experiment report. Not available:

Coral reef habitat maps derived from a high-spatial-resolution multi-spectral satellite image using object based image analysis

Roelfsema, Christiaan M., Phinn, Stuart R., Jupiter, Stacy, Comley, James and Albert, Simon (2013). Coral reef habitat maps derived from a high-spatial-resolution multi-spectral satellite image using object based image analysis. Pangaea. (Dataset)

Building social and ecological resilience to climate change in Roviana, Solomon Islands

Albert, S., Grinham, A., Bythell, J., Olds, A., Schwarz, A., Abernethy, K.., Aranani, K., Sirikolo, M., Watoto, C., Duke, N., Mckenzie, J., Roelfsema, C., Liggins, L., Brokovich, E., Pantos, O., Oeta, J. and Gibbes, B. (2012). Building social and ecological resilience to climate change in Roviana, Solomon Islands. Brisbane, Australia:

Health of Melanesian coral reefs : environmental drivers and social responses

Simon Albert (2007). Health of Melanesian coral reefs : environmental drivers and social responses. PhD Thesis, Centre for Marine Studies, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/151325