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Biography
A marine biologist with internationally recognised expertise in animal sensory systems and deep-sea biology. Over 30 years of research and teaching experience at world-leading universities in the UK and Australia, with research having a consistent focus on links between engineering and biology. Experienced in multidisciplinary science, science communication, and business development and, via memberships of WA and National marine committees, influencing the direction of State and Australian marine research. As former Director of the Oceans Insitute (until 30 Sept 2022) I have been focussed on aligning the OI’s strategic development with the needs of the UWA and the ambitions of the OI members to promote the development of the University's marine research via clearly identified objectives, ulitimately to enhance UWA’s marine research capacity and capabilities. Now retired, I remain an active OI Adjunct Senior Research Fellow and Fellow of the UWA Public Policy Institute.
Education/Academic qualification
Zoology, PhD, Microspectrophotometry of Vertebrate Photoreceptors, University of Bristol
Award Date: 1 Sept 1986
Zoology, BSc, Zoology, University of Bristol
Award Date: 1 Jul 1982
External positions
Go8 Sustainability and Research Capability Working Group, OI/UWA Rep.
15 Aug 2022 → 30 Sept 2022
Chair, Minderoo-UWA Deep-Sea Research Centre Advisory Board
15 Jan 2021 → 30 Sept 2022
Minderoo OceanOmics Centre at UWA Advisory Board, OI Rep
15 Jan 2021 → 30 Sept 2022
Chair, AIMS@UWA Steering Committee
15 Jan 2021 → 30 Sept 2022
Go8 Ocean Summit Committee, OI Rep
15 Jan 2021 → 30 Sept 2022
WAMSI Partner rep for UWA
15 Jun 2020 → 30 Sept 2022
Executive Committee, Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre
15 Jun 2020 → 30 Sept 2022
Executive Membership, National Marine Science Committee
15 Jun 2020 → 30 Sept 2022
IMOS Operator Rep for UWA
15 Jun 2020 → 30 Sept 2022
Blue Economy CRC Partner Rep for UWA
15 Jun 2020 → 30 Sept 2022
Chair and Research Committee Member, Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre
2018 → 2020
Industry keywords
- Oceans
- Environmental
- Communications
- Education
Research expertise keywords
- Marine biology
- Sensory ecology
- Deep sea biology
- Vision
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Benthic Observation Survey System (BOSS) for surveys of marine benthic habitats
Langlois, T., Spencer, C., Gibbons, B. A., Griffin, K. J., Adams, K., Aston, C., Barrett, N., Bastiaansen, A., Beach, D., Bernard, A., Bond, T., Carey, G. R., Caselle, J. E., Cieri, K., Cummins, G. H., Cure, K., de Lestang, S., Fitzhardinge, J., Giraldo-Ospina, A. & Grammer, G. & 32 others, , Jun 2025, In: Methods in Ecology and Evolution. 16, 6, p. 1116-1125 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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In Vitro Passive eDNA Sampling Provides a Cost-Effective Alternative for Large Scale Sample Collection
Thompson, S., Jarman, S., Griffin, K., Heydenrych, M., Partridge, J. & Langlois, T., May 2025, In: Environmental DNA. 7, 3, 10 p., e70101.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Reconsidering the term 'deep sea'
Jamieson, A. J., Swanborn, D. J. B., Bond, T., Arasu, P. & Partridge, J. C., 1 Jun 2025, In: ICES Journal of Marine Science. 82, 6, fsaf080.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The shifting baseline of microplastic measurement: A comparison of methodologies used in estuarine-based studies and guideline recommendations
Crutchett, T. W., Linge, K. L., Novak, P., Partridge, J., Paterson, H. & Hovey, R. K., Apr 2025, In: Journal of Environmental Management. 380, 11 p., 125184.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Food for thought: Valuable bioproduction pathways emerge in a circular food production model
Doughty, K. H., Middleton, J. A., Salini, M. J., Kragt, M. E., Partridge, J. C., Hemmi, J. M. & Martin, B. C., Dec 2024, In: Cleaner and Circular Bioeconomy. 9, 100102.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Datasets
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Data from: Predicting future distributions of lanternfish; a significant ecological resource within the Southern Ocean
Freer, J. J. (Creator), Tarling, G. A. (Creator), Collins, M. A. (Creator), Partridge, J. C. (Creator) & Genner, M. J. (Creator), DRYAD, 17 May 2019
DOI: 10.5061/dryad.9g08bm7, http://datadryad.org/stash/dataset/doi:10.5061/dryad.9g08bm7 and one more link, https://zenodo.org/record/4971047 (show fewer)
Dataset
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Data from: Predicting ecological responses in a changing ocean: the effects of future climate uncertainty
Freer, J. J. (Creator), Partridge, J. C. (Creator), Tarling, G. A. (Creator), Collins, M. A. (Creator) & Genner, M. J. (Creator), DRYAD, 23 Oct 2018
DOI: 10.5061/dryad.4f98t, http://datadryad.org/stash/dataset/doi:10.5061/dryad.4f98t and one more link, https://zenodo.org/record/4978994 (show fewer)
Dataset
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Data from: Aquatic prey use countershading camouflage to match the visual background
Kelley, J. (Creator), Taylor, I. (Creator), Hart, N. (Creator) & Partridge, J. C. (Creator), DRYAD, 14 Jun 2017
DOI: 10.5061/dryad.g669j, https://datadryad.org/resource/doi:10.5061/dryad.g669j
Dataset
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Occurrence records of ten Southern Ocean myctophid species with associated sea surface and depth-specific environmental conditions
Freer, J. (Creator), Tarling, G. A. (Creator), Collins, M. A. (Creator), Partridge, J. (Creator) & Genner, M. J. (Creator), Natural Environment Research Council, 5 Jun 2020
DOI: 10.5285/8e59f849-5b93-438e-a5e0-3c65636f9053, https://doi.org/10.5285%2F8e59f849-5b93-438e-a5e0-3c65636f9053
Dataset
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An ocean forecast system for Sri Lanka
Pattiaratchi, C. (Investigator 01), Partridge, J. (Investigator 02), Janekovic, I. (Investigator 03) & Wijeratne, S. (Investigator 04)
4/04/22 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
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Joint Appointment Postdoctoral Researcher – Marine Data Science
Partridge, J. (Chief Investigator), Hansen, J. (Investigator 02) & Jones, N. (Investigator 03)
Australian Institute of Marine Science
1/11/21 → 1/11/24
Project: Research
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ARDC Data partnership - Harnessing fish and shark image data for powerful biodiversity reporting
Langlois, T. (Investigator 01), Partridge, J. (Investigator 02) & Kendrick, G. (Investigator 03)
Australian Research Data Commons ARDC
31/03/21 → 30/06/24
Project: Research
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UWA/BHP Biodiversity values: Biodiversity and societal benefits of restricted access marine areas, artificial structures and Marine Parks
Langlois, T. (Investigator 01), Kendrick, G. (Investigator 02), Partridge, J. (Investigator 03) & Jarman, S. (Investigator 04)
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (Australia)
26/11/20 → 11/02/22
Project: Research
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Fisheries Research and Development Corporation regional RD&E planning workshop for 2020-25
Pomeroy, A. (Participant) & Partridge, J. (Participant)
1 Oct 2019Activity: Conferences and workshops › Participation in workshop, seminar or course
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National Marine Science Committee (External organisation)
Partridge, J. (Director)
2019Activity: Memberships › Membership of committee