Marine Ecology Research Centre

Marine Ecology Research Centre MERC is part of the SCU Institute for Development, Environment and Sustainability (IDEAS) and the School of Environment, Science and Engineering.

Most MERC researchers are based at the Lismore campus with some members based at NMSC and Gold Coast campus. MERC was funded in 2010 from the former Coral Reef Research Centre and the Whale Research Centre at SCU. Today MERC includes internationally recognised experts in coral reef ecology, benthic ecology, fisheries and aquaculture, water resources management, marine chemistry and marine mammals.

The research conducted at MERC varies from coral reproduction and restoration, bioresource value of marine molluscs, marine pollution, biodiversity of subtidal habitat, estuarine and marine ecology, toxicology and conservation and management of cetaceans and other marine life. Since its establishment MERC members produced hundreds of publications in peer-reviewed journals and MERC members currently supervise more than 60 postgraduate research students.

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Military Road
Lismore, NSW
2480

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Director: Professor Peter Harrison Deputy Director: Dr Kirsten Benkendorff Deputy Director: Professor Steve Smith MERC also includes a team team of more than 20 marine researchers http://scu.edu.au/marine-ecology/index.php/8 MERC supports a broad range of marine ecology research and our core research strengths include: Coral reef ecology Marine chemistry and pollution Fisheries and aquaculture Marine biodiversity Whale and dolphin ecology Our vision is to provide world-leading marine science research that is regionally relevant and nationally and internationally significant.

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MERC provides outstanding opportunities for postgraduate students (PhD, Master and Honours) to continue their research careers in marine science. The Marine Science and Management undergraduate course is available through the School of Environment, Science and Engineering http://courses.scu.edu.au/courses/bachelor-of-marine-science-and-management.

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