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Danielle is a PhD candidate at James Cook University (Townsville campus) studying patterns in benthic and pelagic species assemblages on the GBR. Her research involves examining how statistical models can be used to map the patterns in biodiversity across large regions, and how those maps can then be utilized for conservation planning.

Project title: Biogeographic analysis of the GBR as a case study to guide better marine management

Primary JCU advisor: Prof Bob Pressey

Secondary advisors: Dr Sean Connolly, Dr Tom Bridge

Primary AIMS advisor: Dr Hugh Sweatman

External advisor: Dr Roland Pitcher, CSIRO

Publications:

Asson, D., Chapman, J. W., Dumbauld, B. R. 2017. No evidence that the introduced parasite Orthione griffenis Markham, 2004 causes sex change or differential mortality in the native mud shrimp, Upogebia pugettensis (Dana, 1852). Aquatic Invasions 12(2). DOI: 10.3391/ai.2017.12.2.09

Asson, D. 2013. What’s that on the Beach? Designing a protocol for the identification and reporting of stranded marine fish, squid, and turtles, using the Oregon coast as a proof-of-concept.        (Master’s project paper). Retrieved from Oregon State University Scholar’s Archive. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/42684

Asson, D. 2011. Under the Sea: An evaluation of the establishment and continued effectiveness of the Galápagos National Park and Marine Reserve in Ecuador. (Undergraduate thesis). Retrieved from Oregon State University Scholar’s Archive. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/25846

Conference presentations

Asson, D., Pressey, R., Connolly, S., Bridge, T. 2017. Using Generalized Dissimilarity Modeling to reclassify the bioregions of the Great Barrier Reef

• Oral presentation at the ACRS conference, July 2017, Townsville, QLD
• Oral presentation at the AIMS Student Seminar Day, September 2017, Townsville, QLD (Awarded First place in presentations)
• Oral presentation at the Queensland Coastal Conference, September 2017, Airlie Beach, QLD

Asson, D., Hanshumaker, W. 2015. Beached Marine Critters.

• Poster presentation at the NAME One Place, Many Voices conference July 2015, Seattle, WA

Asson, D., Hanshumaker, W. 2015. What’s that on the beach?

• Oral presentation at the Sharing the Coast Conference March 2015, Newport, OR

Asson, D., Chapman, J. W., Dumbauld, B. R. 2015. Invasive isopod parasite Orthione griffenis does not induce sex change in mud shrimp Upogebia pugettensis.

• Panel presentation at the Pacific Estuarine Research Society conference, March, 2015, Seattle, WA

Asson, D., Hanshumaker, W. 2014. What’s that on the beach?

• Oral presentation at the Sharing the Coast Conference March, 2014, Cannon Beach, OR

Asson, D. 2013. What’s that on the beach?

• Oral presentation at the NAME “Sky 2 Sea” Conference, July 2013, Vancouver, BC

Asson, D., Hanshumaker, W. 2012. Designing a Protocol for the Identification and Reporting of Stranded Marine Fish, Cephalopods, and Reptiles Using the Oregon Coast as a Proof of Concept.

• Graduate poster presentation at the Heceta Head Coastal Conference in Florence, OR.
• Graduate poster presentation at the SACNAS National Conference in Seattle, WA.
• Graduate poster presentation at the NMEA National Conference in Anchorage, AK.

Asson, D., Hanshumaker, W. 2012. What’s that on the beach?

• Oral presentation at the Sharing the Coast conference in Tillamook, OR.

Asson, D., Chapman, J. W., Dumbauld, B. R. 2010. Population structures of the mud shrimp Upogebia pugettensis and its introduced parasitic isopod Orthione griffenis within and among Oregon estuaries.

• Undergraduate poster presentation at the SACNAS National Conference, Anaheim, CA.
• Undergraduate poster presentation at the annual ASLO conference, Puerto Rico.