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Dr Anna Scott

B. Appl. Sc (1st Class Honours SCU), PhD (SCU)

Position: Lecturer
Unit Assessor for Marine Systems Science and Management, and Sustainable Use of the Marine Environment, which are run in an intensive format at the National Marine Science Centre (NMSC), Coffs Harbour.

Research Interests

Dr Anna Scott Anna's main research interests include: cnidarian reproductive biology, reef restoration and marine aquarium trade. In 2001, she received first class honours for her thesis that examined the effects of elevated nutrients and reduced salinity on scleractinian coral reproductive success. Anna then went on to complete her PhD in 2008, which provided the first scientific description of the sexual reproduction, larval development, settlement and metamorphosis of two species of sea anemones that provide essential habitat for anemonefish. She is now expanding upon this successful research and is developing optimal methods for the culture of host sea anemones in captivity, whilst also investigating other aspects of the anemone/anemonefish symbiosis.

Publications

Anna with anemone Refereed journal articles

Bridge T, Scott A*, Steinberg D (2012) Abundance and diversity of anemonefishes and their host sea anemones at two mesophotic sites on the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. Coral Reefs 31:1057–1062 *equal first author paper.

Hill R and Scott A (2012) The influence of irradiance on the severity of thermal bleaching in sea anemones that host anemonefish. Coral Reefs 31:273–284

Scott A (2012) Effects of feeding on the growth rates of captive-bred Heteractis crispa: a popular marine ornamental for aquariums. Bulletin of Marine Science, 88:81-87.

Scott A, Malcolm HA, Damiano C, and Richardson DL (2011) Long-term increases in abundance of anemonefish and their host sea anemones in an Australian marine protected area. Marine and Freshwater Research 62:187-196.

Scott A and Harrison PL (2009) Gametogenic and reproductive cycles of the sea anemone, Entacmaea quadricolor. Marine Biology 156:1659â€"1671.

Scott A and Harrison PL (2008) Larval settlement and juvenile development of sea anemones that provide habitat for anemonefish. Marine Biology 154:833-839.

Scott A and Harrison PL (2007) Broadcast spawning of two species of sea anemone that host anemonefish, Entacmaea quadricolor and Heteractis crispa. Invertebrate Reproduction and Development 50(3): 163-171.

Scott A and Harrison PL (2007) Embryonic and larval development of the host sea anemones Entacmaea quadricolor and Heteractis crispa. Biological Bulletin 213: 110-121.

Scott A and Francisco B (2006) Observations on the feeding behaviour of resident anemonefish during host sea anemone spawning. Coral Reefs 25:451.

Scott A and Harrison PL (2005) Synchronous spawning of host sea anemones. Coral Reefs 24(2):208.

Non-refereed publications

Scott A (2008) Saving Nemo's home. Ocean Geographic. 6:410-11.

Green M, Dalton S, Harrison A, Scott A and McIlgorm A (2007) National Marine Science Centre school activity program: field and laboratory activity resource book. National Marine Science Centre, pp 134. ISBN 9781921324017.

Dodkin M, Woodward L and Scott A (2006) Pest management strategy: wild deer (family Cervidae). Mid North Coast Region. National Parks and Wildlife. pp 14.

Scott A and Rogers M (2003) Hastings Council greenhouse action strategy. Hastings Council, Port Macquarie, pp 36.

Conference presentations

Scott A, Carroll A and Hall K (2012) Evaluating sexual versus asexual propagation methods for breeding sea anemones that host anemonefish. 12th International Coral Reef Symposium, Cairns, Australia, 9 – 13th July.

Reichelt-Brushett A, Howe P, Clark R, Clark M and Scott A (2012) Developing ecotoxicological test methods for species relevant to tropical marine ecosystems. 6th Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry World Congress, Berlin, Germany, 20-24th May.

Reichelt-Brushett AJ, Howe P, Clark R, Clark M and Scott A (2011) Tropical marine ecotoxicology (plenary address). Indonesian Association of Oceanologists, Ujung Pandang, Sulawesi, 26 - 27th September 2011.

Scott A and Hill R (2011) The influence of irradiance on the severity of thermal bleaching in sea anemones that host anemonefish. 86th Australian Coral Reef Society Conference, Sunshine Coast, Australia, 26 - 29th August.

Scott A, Malcolm HA, Damiano C and Richardson DL (2009) Spatial and temporal patterns in a unique assemblage of host sea anemones and anemonefishes. 84th Australian Coral Reef Society Conference, 26 - 27th September.

Scott A and Harrison PL (2008) Gametogenic and reproductive cycles of a sea anemone that provides essential habitat for anemonefish. 11th International Coral Reef Symposium, 7 - 11th July.

Scott A (2007) Developing methods for breeding Nemo’s home: the effect of feeding regime on growth of sea anemones grown in captivity since spawning. 83rd Australian Coral Reef Society Conference, 9 - 11th October.

Scott A and Harrison P (2006) Developing optimal methods for the culture of host sea anemones. Australian Coral Reef Society Conference, 18 - 20th August.

Scott A (2005) Gametogenic and reproductive cycles of the host sea anemone Entacmaea quadricolor. 81st Australian Coral Reef Society Conference, 19 - 22nd August.

Scott A and Harrison P (2005) Embryonic development of the host sea anemone Heteractis crispa. Australian Coral Reef Society Conference, 19 - 22nd August.

Scott A (2004) Synchronous spawning of host sea anemones. 10th International Coral Reef Symposium, 28th June - 2nd July.

Scott A (2003) Spawning and early development of host sea anemones in the Solitary Islands Marine Park, Northern NSW. Australian Coral Reef Society Conference, 26 - 29th September.

Scott A and Harrison P (2003) Spawning of host sea anemones in the Solitary Islands Marine Park. Australian Marine Sciences Association Conference, 8 - 11th July.

Updated: 07 January 2013