Dr Cindy Bessey

https://people.csiro.au/B/C/Cindy-Bessey

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Biography

Cindy Bessey is a marine ecologist whose passion is understanding the role of lower trophic level organisms in sustaining diverse, productive and healthy ecosystems. Cindy’s research projects have included investigating trophic interactions in threatened seagrass ecosystems, evaluating how commercially important fish populations are affected by varying environmental conditions, and assessing the risk that genetically modified fish pose to the natural environment. She currently works on advancing environmental DNA (eDNA) collection techniques for successful implementation into bio-monitoring programs which are cost-effective, easily deployed and accessible to anyone. Her focus is on obtaining diversity data in coastal and offshore systems in order to evaluate ecosystem changes resulting from both anthropogenic and natural pressures. Her international employment experience includes positions with the Western Australian Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in California, USA, and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans in British Columbia, Canada.

Achievements and Awards

2005

Robert L. Kendall Award for Best Paper
American Fisheries Society
2005

Stevan R. Phelps Memorial Award for Best Genetics Paper
American Fisheries Society

Fields of Research

Current

Academic Qualifications

2013

Doctor of Philosophy in Biology
Florida International University
2003

Master of Science in Zoology
University of British Columbia
2000

Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology
Simon Fraser University

Professional Experiences

2014-2015

Marine Research Scientist - Ngari Capes Marine Park
Department of Parks and Wildlife, Kensington, WA, Australia
2013-2013

Online Laboratory Instructor – Human Anatomy for Non-Biology Majors
Florida International University, North Miami, FL, USA
2009-2012

Field Station Manager – Outreach Coordinator – Research Technician
Shark Bay Ecosystem Research Project, Shark Bay, WA, Australia & Florida International University, North Miami, FL, USA
2003-2009

Fisheries Biologist
Joint Institute of Marine and Atmospheric Research, University of Hawai’i at Mãnoa & National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Environmental Research Division, Pacific Grove, CA, USA
2002-2003

Associate Fisheries Biologist
Joint Institute of Marine and Atmospheric Research, University of Hawai’i at Mãnoa & National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Environmental Research Division, Pacific Grove, CA, USA
1997-2002

Research / Laboratory Technician
Department of Fisheries and Oceans, West Vancouver Laboratory, BC, Canada
2000-2000

Laboratory Instructor – Invertebrate Biology
University of British Columbia,Vancouver, BC, Canada

Publications

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