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Associate Professor Nicole Flint

BSc (Hons) PhD MEc
Principal Research Fellow / RCL / PRC
School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences
Coastal Marine Ecosystems Research Centre
(07) 4923 2128
07 4923 2128 Alternative Phone
Rockhampton North
CQIRP, 361 - 1.15
About Me

Assoc. Prof. Nicole Flint is a Principal Research Fellow in the Coastal Marine Ecosystems Research Centre at CQUniversity. She is also the Postgraduate Research Coordinator for the School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, and in this role provides support to Research Higher Degree supervisors, candidates and prospective candidates in the School.

Nicole's qualifications include a BSc (Hons) in tropical marine biology, PhD in freshwater fish biology and a Master of Economics. She worked in the Australian Public Service in fisheries and marine environmental management roles for five years before commencing at CQUniversity in 2011. Nicole’s research is primarily focused on improving monitoring, assessment and management of marine and freshwater species and ecosystems. She is particularly interested in the diverse waterways and land uses of Northern Australia's catchments, rivers, estuaries and coastal zones, and in the interactions between various industries and aquatic resources including fisheries.

Nicole has been awarded more than $2M in external research funding as Chief Investigator, and more than $4.5M in total, since 2011. Some current and recently completed projects include: knowledge to improve the assessment and management of Queensland mud crabs, developing a mud crab indicator and a fish health indicator for the Gladstone Harbour Report Card, developing the Ecosystem Health Index for the Fitzroy Basin Report Card, developing effective monitoring programs for rivers and river infrastructure, and conducting port water quality syntheses for the Fitzroy Water Quality Improvement Plan.

Nicole is a member of the Independent Science Panel for the Fitzroy Partnership for River Health and has been involved with the Partnership since 2012, providing scientific advice to support the annual Fitzroy Basin Report Card. She is also the Research Member for the Capricorn Coast Local Management Advisory Committee, and a Research (Category B) Member of the CQUniversity Animal Ethics Committee.

General
Universities Studied At

Bachelor of Science (Honours), James Cook University

PhD (Fish biology), James Cook University

Master of Economics, University of New England

Media Citations
Previous teaching

ENVR12002 Applied Ecology. Guest lecturer: T2 2021 and T2 2020

EVST13014 Freshwater and Marine Systems. Unit Coordinator: T1 2020 and T1 2019

MARN13007 Coastal Marine Resources. Lecturer for coastal fisheries series: T1 2020 and T1 2019

ZOOL13015 Environmental Physiology of Animals: Lecturer for aquatic environments series: 2016

ENEV21004 Water Resources and Society: Lecturer for history of water resources: 2014

MARN13007 Coastal Marine Resources. Lecture and laboratory activity for fish aging and growth: 2013

Professional Experience

2022 - Current - Principal Research Fellow, Coastal Marine Ecosystems Research Centre (0.5), CQUniversity Australia.

2020 - Current - Postgraduate Research Coordinator, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences (0.5), CQUniversity Australia.

2020 - 2021 - Research Fellow, Coastal Marine Ecosystems Research Centre (0.5), CQUniversity Australia.

2015 - 2020 - Research Fellow, School of Medical and Applied Sciences, CQUniversity Australia.

2011 to 2015 - Senior Research Officer, CQUniversity Australia.

2008 to 2010 - Sustainable Fisheries Section, Australian Government Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities (Senior Fisheries Assessor 2008, Assistant Director 2008-2010).

2005 to 2008 - Australian Fisheries Management Authority (Graduate 2005, Policy Officer 2006, Senior Fisheries Officer 2006-2008).

2000 to 2003 - Casual tutor, laboratory and field assistant, James Cook University.

Professional Memberships

Australian Society for Fish Biology

International Society for River Science

Australasian Agriculture and Resource Economics Society

Responsibilities

Postgraduate Research Coordinator, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, CQUniversity

Research Member, Capricorn Coast Local Management Advisory Committee

Research Member, CQUniversity Animal Ethics Committee

Independent Science Panel, Fitzroy Partnership for River Health


Professional Interests

  • Fish biology and ecology
  • Decapod crustacean biology and ecology
  • Coastal and riverine ecosystems
  • Environmental management, particularly marine and freshwater environments
  • Aquatic ecosystem health assessment
  • Environmental indicators
  • Fisheries management
  • Environment legislation and policy
  • Environmental economics
  • Industries and the environment

Research Supervision
Accreditation

I am currently accredited for supervision in the following:

  • 3005 Fisheries Sciences
  • 3109 Zoology
  • 3103 Ecology

At the level of Principal Supervisor


Current Capacity
I am currently available to supervise more research candidates
Current Supervision
Doctor of Philosophy
Assessing the value of improved connectivity in subtropical estuarine fish habitats
Principal Supervisor
Doctor of Philosophy
FEMALE MUD CRABS (Scylla serrata) IN QUEENSLANDS EAST COAST FISHERY: INVESTIGATING LIFE HISTORY AND REPRODUCTIVE CHARACTERISTICS (CMERC PROJECT) 
Principal Supervisor
Doctor of Philosophy
Elevate Scholarship Expression of Interest: Seaweed mariculture for the biofiltration of nutrients from the Great Barrier Reef lagoon.
Associate Supervisor
Master of Research
The characterization of post-capture stress in Ranina ranina: Identifying handling and transport techniques that increase post-capture survivorship.
Associate Supervisor
Master of Applied Science
DEVELOPING INDEXES FOR AGRICULTURAL WATER QUALITY: EVALUATING AN AUSTRALIAN CASE STUDY
Principal Supervisor
Master of Applied Science
Is fluctuating asymmetry a good indicator of fish health in Queensland and Australian estuaries?
Principal Supervisor
Master of Research
Investigating the relationship between riparian condition and spatial extent, and instream condition in subtropical coastal catchments
Principal Supervisor
Doctor of Philosophy
Unravelling movement patterns and use of habitat of the giant mud crab (Scylla serrata) in the East Coast of Queensland
Principal Supervisor
Doctor of Philosophy
Sapiotemporal variations in seagrass flowering: Can spatial models of seagrass flowering benefit seagrass restoration?
Associate Supervisor
Doctor of Philosophy
Short-term socio-ecological effects of a localised change in commercial fishing pressure in Queensland, Australia
Principal Supervisor
Research Interests
Agricultural And Veterinary Sciences

Fisheries Sciences - Aquatic Ecosystem Studies and Stock Assessment

Agricultural And Veterinary Sciences

Fisheries Sciences - Fisheries Management

Agricultural And Veterinary Sciences

Fisheries Sciences - Fish Pests and Diseases

Biological Sciences

Ecology - Freshwater Ecology

Biological Sciences

Ecology - Marine and Estuarine Ecology (incl. Marine Ichthyology)

Biological Sciences

Zoology - Animal Physiological Ecology

Economics

Applied Economics - Environment and Resource Economics

Environmental Sciences

Environmental Science and Management - Environmental Monitoring

Environmental Sciences

Environmental Science and Management - Natural Resource Management

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