Research interests

Impacts of invasive species
Experimental marine ecology
Environmental impact assessment

Background

Tim Glasby is a Senior Research Scientist in the Aquatic Ecosystems Unit of NSW DPI, based at the Port Stephens Fisheries Centre. He is a marine ecologist with over 15 years experience working in temperate marine systems. Tim joined NSW DPI in 2002 after working as an academic and an environmental consultant. 

Tim coordinates research on the impacts and control of marine pests and also works on projects investigating anthropogenic impacts on marine biodiversity.  He also co-supervises Honours and PhD students. 

Qualifications

B.Sc. (Hons) - University of Sydney
Ph.D. - University of Sydney

Current projects

Impacts of the invasive seaweed Caulerpa taxifolia on native biota
Risks of introduction and spread of marine pests in Sydney estuaries
Surveys for invasive marine species
Experimental cultivation and rehabilitation of seagrass

Recent Publications

Glasby TM and Gibson PT (2007) Limited evidence for increased cold-tolerance of invasive versus native Caulerpa taxifolia. Marine Biology 152: 255-263.

Glasby TM, Connell SD, Holloway MG & Hewitt CL (2007) Nonindigenous biota on artificial structures: could habitat creation facilitate biological invasions? Marine Biology 151: 887-895.

Glasby TM, Creese RG (2007) Invasive marine species management and research.  In: ‘Marine Ecology’ (eds S. D. Connell & B.M. Gillanders). Oxford University Press, Melbourne, pp. 569-594.

O’Neill KM, Schreider MJ, Glasby TM & Redden AR (2007) Lack of epifaunal response to the application of salt for managing the noxious green alga Caulerpa taxifolia in a coastal lake.  Hydrobiologia 580: 135-142.

Glasby CJ & Glasby TM (2006) Two types of uncini in Polycirrus (Polychaeta: Terebellidae: Polycirrinae) revealed using geometric morphometrics. Journal of Natural History 40: 237-253.

Knott NA, Underwood AJ, Chapman MG & Glasby TM (2006) Growth of the encrusting sponge Tedania anhelans (Lieberkuhn) on vertical and horizontal surfaces of temperate subtidal reefs. Marine and Freshwater Research 57: 95-104.

York PH, Booth DJ, Glasby TM & Pease BC (2006) Fish assemblages in habitats dominated by Caulerpa taxifolia and native seagrasses in south-eastern Australia. Marine Ecology Progress Series 312: 223-234.

Glasby TM, Gibson PT & Kay S (2005) Tolerance of the invasive alga Caulerpa taxifolia to burial by sediment Aquatic Botany 82: 71-81.

Glasby TM, Creese RG & Gibson PT (2005) Experimental use of salt to control the invasive marine alga Caulerpa taxifolia in New South Wales, Australia. Biological Conservation 122: 573-580.

Cole VJ, Glasby TM & Holloway MG (2005) Extending the generality of ecological models to artificial floating habitats. Marine Environmental Research 60: 195-210.

Professional associations and activities

• Australian Marine Sciences Association
• Ecological Society of Australia
• Royal Zoological Society of NSW

Fields of Research

• 060205 Marine and Estuarine Ecology (incl. Marine Ichthyology)

Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification (ANZSRC) 

Keyword/phrase list of research interests

• Invasive species
• Marine ecology
• Human impacts
• Marine biodiversity

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