Rachel Neil
- rachel.neil@jcu.edu.au
- Project Officer
- Marine Biology & Aquaculture
Projects
3
Publications
4
Awards
3
Biography
I am an early career researcher with an interest in developing novel species aquaculture through innovative R&D. I have worked with a variety of species, including ornamental corals, sea urchins and grouper. I recently completed my PhD in coral aquaculture as part of the Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program, studying how co-culture could be used to improve ex situ coral aquaculture. Prior to this I worked as a technician at both an ornamental marine import/export facility and a large-scale prawn and cobia farm. Since 2021 I have been involved with Pint of Science Australia, running the Townsville festival as City Coordinator since 2023.
Research
Projects
Activities
Education
Associations
Awards
Employment
Aquarist, Ocean Reefs Marine Aquariums
2016 - 2018
Water Quality Technician, Pacific Reef Fisheries
2018 - 2020
Tutor, James Cook University
2022 - 2025
Output
Neil, Rachel C.; Barton, Jonathan A.; Dougan, Winona; Dworjanyn, Symon; Heyward, Andrew; Mos, Benjamin; Bourne, David G.; Humphrey, Craig (2024) 'Size matters: Microherbivores make a big impact in coral aquaculture'. Aquaculture, 581 . [DOI]
Neil, Rachel C.; Cabrera, Maria Gomez; Uthicke, Sven (2022) 'Juvenile age and available coral species modulate transition probability from herbivory to corallivory in Acanthaster cf. solaris (Crown-of-Thorns Seastar)'. Coral Reefs, 41 :843-848. [DOI]
Barton, Jonathan A.; Neil, Rachel C.; Humphrey, Craig; Bourne, David G.; Hutson, Kate S. (2021) 'Efficacy of chemical treatments for Acropora-eating flatworm infestations'. Aquaculture, 532 . [DOI]
Journal Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
Neil, Rachel C.; Humphrey, Craig; Bourne, David G.; Heyward, Andrew (2021) 'Co-culture with grazers can improve survival and growth of multiple coral species'. Aquaculture, 544 . [DOI]