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Amy Sharee Trezona

Overview of thesis

The aim of my research is to provide an understanding of the drivers of dolphin visitation and acceptance of provisioning at the Monkey Mia Dolphin Experience, managed by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA). This will involve the analysis of the Dolphin Experience data, which has been consistently collected since the late-1990s. Despite its longevity, this data is scattered across various databases, some of which are incompatible with state of art database platforms. This project is in collaboration between ECU and DBCA.

My first task will be to consolidate this data into a coherent and accessible database, ensuring it is clean, organized, and ready for advanced queries and statistical analyses. I will examine the intrinsic factors (e.g., age, reproductive status, individual differences, physiological condition) and extrinsic factors (e.g., temperature/season, weather conditions, dolphins present, number of visitors/school holidays, types of fish offered) that could impact attendance at the Dolphin Experience Area. My aim is to advance conservation efforts and deepen our understanding of dolphin behaviour in association with provisioning. The long-term database established through this work will serve as a valuable resource for future research. My analysis of the possible drivers of dolphin visitation and fish acceptance can form the basis of decision-making and management of the Monkey Mia Dolphin Experience by promoting responsible interactions, ensuring the welfare of the dolphins and informing conservation strategies for long-term management of the program.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Marine Science and Conservation & Wildlife Biology, Murdoch University, 2014.
  • Open Water Dive qualification, PADI, 2014.
  • Coxswains Grade 1 Near Coastal, Australian Maritime Safety Authority, 2021.

Research

Research Interests

  • Marine Megafauna

Past Research employment history

  • May - Nov 2024, Research Assistant, Associação para Investigação do Meio Marinho, AIMM (Marine Environment Research Association), Portugal.

Other work

  • 2015 - 2024, Reserves Officer, Parks and Wildlife Service, Monkey Mia Dolphin Experience WA.

Scholarships and Awards

  • 2025 – Industry Engagement Scholarship

Supervisors

Contact

Amy Sharee Trezona
Master of Science by Research
Centre for Marine Ecosystems Research (CMER)
School of Science
Email: atrezona@ecu.edu.au

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