Our alumni
Project Seahorse has trained over 175 professional conservationists from around the world since 1996. In addition to their cutting-edge research and conservation work as part of the Project Seahorse team, our students and staff have gone on to build impressive, difference-making careers as scientists, policymakers and conservationists.
(Banner photo: Guylian Seahorses of the World)
PhD and MSc Students

Iwao Fujii, MSc (2018)
PROJECT: MPA Effectiveness in Restoring Marine Ecosystems (Philippines)

Ting-Chun Kuo, PhD (2017)
Publications / Blog posts / Twitter
PROJECT: Tracking Global Trade of Marine Fishes

Clayton Manning, MSc (2017)
Publications /Blog posts / Twitter
PROJECT: Seahorses and Their Habitats (Australia)

Jennifer Selgrath, PhD (2017)
Publications / Blog posts / Twitter
PROJECT: Mapping the Impact of Small-scale Fisheries (Philippines)
Allison Stocks, MSc (2015)
Publications /Blog posts / Twitter
PROJECT: Seahorses and Small-scale Fishers (Vietnam)

Danika Kleiber, PhD (2014)
Publications / Blog posts
PROJECT: Women and small-scale fisheries (Philippines)
Current position: Social Research Project Manager at Joint Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research (JIMAR), University of Hawaii and NOAA, USA.

Julia Lawson, MSc (2014)
Publications / Blog posts
Current position: PhD student at Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, University of California, USA

Iain Caldwell, PhD (2012)
Publications / Blog posts
Current position: Sessional Lecturer at University of Hawaii.
Kerrie O’Donnell, PhD (2011)
Current position: Research Coordinator, Fisheries & Marine, EcoTrust Canada.
Marivic Pajaro, PhD (2009)
Current position: Manager, Research Department, Haribon Foundation for the Conservation of Natural Resources, Philippines. [oldest and strongest environmental NGO in the country]
Jonathan Anticamara, PhD (2009)
Current position: Assistant Professor at the Institute of Biology, College of Science, University of the Philippines, Quezon City.
Eulalio Guieb, PhD (2008)
Current position: Associate Professor at the College of Mass Communication, University of the Philippines, Quezon City
Natalie Ban, PhD (2008)
Current position: Associate Professor, University of Victoria, Canada
Sian Morgan, PhD (2007)
Current position: Lead Auditor, Scientific Certification System [reforming fisheries and aquaculture via third party certification], USA.
Janelle Curtis, PhD (2004)
Current position: Senior Research Scientist, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Pacific Biological Station, Nanaimo, BC, Canada
RESEARCH ASSOCIATES
Dr. Philip Molloy Marine protected areas Feb 2012 – Sept 2012
Dr. Keith Martin-Smith Australian issues Aug 2000 – May 2007
Dr. Jeffrey Wielgus Marine management area science Jan. 2007 – April 2007
Dr. Denise McCorry Tropical reef ecology May 2003 – July 2005
Dr. Melita Samoilys Habitat and protected areas Feb. 2000 – May 2003
Dr. Jessica Meeuwig Quantitative approaches Sept. 1998 – June 2001
HONORARY RESEARCH ASSOCIATES
Dr. Janelle Curtis Syngnathid biology and PVA modelling Nov 2004 –
Dr. Sian Morgan Syngnathid biology Jan. 2008 -
Dr. Jean Marcus Marine conservation Oct 2007 – July 2008
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWS
Dr. Tse-Lynn Loh Rapid assessments and citizen science Sept. 2012 – Dec. 2015
Dr. Philip Molloy Marine protected areas Sept. 2009 – Feb 2012
Dr. Janna Rist Seahorse distributions Sept. 2010 – Dec. 2010
Dr. Maî Yasué Community-based management Jan. 2007 – July 2008
Dr. Jean Marcus Community ecology/education Jan. 2004 – Sept. 2007
Dr. Suresh Job Aquaculture Oct. 1999 – Aug. 2001
Dr. Colin Bull Aquarium research July 1999 – May 2001
Dr. Elanor Bell Special projects March 1999 – Dec 2000
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