Sterling Tebbett

I originally come from Noosa, Australia, but have been in Townsville at JCU since 2012. Currently I am a postdoctoral research fellow in the Research Hub for Coral Reef Ecosystem Functions at James Cook University, Australia. My primary activity in this position is conducting research that centres on the functional ecology of coral reefs, with this work covering an array of taxonomic groups across multiple spatial scales. Specifically, my research ranges from conducting small-scale field-based studies that examine the functional roles of key organisms and the interactions between them, through to global-scale studies that use a macroecological approach to understand how coral reefs function, and have changed, at large scales. My current role also involves teaching in undergraduate and postgraduate courses, with a particular focus on the ecology and evolution of reef fishes. I also remain an avid aquarium-keeper, with eight-years of experience working in the aquarium industry prior to diving into the world of coral reef research.