Owen Burnell
South Australian Government
Dr Burnell has diverse marine research experience spanning fisheries science, invertebrate biology and marine ecology. His postgraduate research focussed on the influence of climate change on the physiology, growth and ecological impacts of key invertebrate species, such as urchins and abalone. Since joining SARDI Aquatic Sciences in 2014, Dr Burnell has worked across numerous different fisheries in South Australia, including abalone, prawns and small pelagic fish, with a focus on providing research that underpins the sustainable management of fisheries. His current research interests include using high resolution spatial data, catch-rate modelling and biological data to improve stock assessment of abalone.