David Harasti
David Harasti is a Senior Research Scientist based at the Port Stephens Fisheries Institute. He is a marine biologist with over 20 years experience working on threatened marine species and marine biodiversity.
David previously worked in threatened species management, focusing on recovery plans for species such as grey nurse, great white sharks and black cod, before commencing research on evaluation of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in 2008. David also co-supervises several Honours and PhD students.
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DisplayingChanges in fish assemblages in response to MPAs
Changes in fish assemblages in response to MPAs
Long term monitoring of black cod distribution and abundance
Long term monitoring of black cod distribution and abundance
Assessment of no-takes areas on snapper abundance and size
Assessment of no-takes areas on snapper abundance and size
Use of artificial habitats to recover endangered seahorses
Use of artificial habitats to recover endangered seahorses
Assessing effectiveness of conservation stocking for endangered seahorse
Assessing effectiveness of conservation stocking for endangered seahorse
Distribution and abundance of endangered soft coral habitats
Distribution and abundance of endangered soft coral habitats
Importance of offshore islands and headlands as nursery areas for reef fishes
Importance of offshore islands and headlands as nursery areas for reef fishes
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Contact
Email: david.harasti@dpi.nsw.gov.au
Phone: (02) 4916 3821
Research branch: Fisheries Conservation and Aquaculture, Fisheries and Aquatic Ecosystems, Fisheries and Ecosystems Research
Location: Port Stephens