Role at Cawthron
Lauren is a scientist in the biosecurity team of the Coastal and Freshwater Group. Her main research interests include the biology, ecology and impacts of marine pests with a particular focus on how these species interact with aquaculture activities.
Lauren is currently carrying out research to determine the establishment processes of key biofouling species, and working with other members of the biosecurity team investigating novel management tools for marine pests. She also participates in broader projects evaluating marine biosecurity risks to New Zealand, and is available for commercial consulting in the wider biosecurity area.
Technical skills, experience and interests
Marine biosecurity, with particular expertise in invasive sea squirt ecology
Invasion of non-indigenous species and their effects on coastal ecosystems
Marine larval biology and ecology
Impacts of marine pests, particularly with reference to aquaculture
Qualifications
PhD (Marine Biology). Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, 2013
PGDipSci (Marine Biology). Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, 2011
BSc (Ecology and Biodiversity, Marine Biology). Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, 2007
BCA (Accounting, Commercial Law). Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, 2007
