Aleks Terauds

Former Ant-ICON Chief Officer

Dr Aleks Terauds has a strong interest in research that informs environmental protection and management in the sub-Antarctic, Southern Ocean and Antarctica. He focuses on research that integrates strategic priorities and influences environmental policy and management at national and international levels. He currently leads the Marine Conservation and Management Program at the Australian Antarctic Division. More specific interests include the development of models to help clarify the relationship between the biotic and abiotic environments, and using these analyses to better understand both the drivers of, and threats to, Antarctic biodiversity.

Current research projects / interests:

• Marine Conservation and Management (Program Leader, Australian Antarctic Division)
• Conservation Planning in Antarctica (co-lead; SAEF Special Research Initiative)
• A novel, integrative approach to modelling and monitoring Antarctic biodiversity (Co-lead, SAEF Special Research Initiative)