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Martijn Stephen Johnson
Citizenship: AUSTRALIAN
Residence: Ocean Grove, Victoria, AUSTRALIA | 04 2901 6741 | martijn.johnson@my.jcu.edu.au
Education
B.App.Sc., Fisheries Management November 2012
University of Tasmania, Launceston, Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
Highlighted subjects
 Fisheries policy and law
 Field research
 Fisheries assessment
M.Sc., Marine Biology and Ecology (with Distinction) August 2015
James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland, AUSTRALIA
Thesis title: Does ocean acidification affect the early ontogeny of the tropical oviparous
elasmobranch (Hemiscyllium ocellatum)?
Supervisors: Dr. Jodie Rummer, Assoc. Prof. Gillian Renshaw
Highlighted subjects
 MPAs as fisheries management tools: Prof. Gary Russ
 Research and communication skills in science: Dr. Naomi Gardiner
 Coral reef ecology: Dr. Mia Hoogenboom
 Sampling and experimental eesign: Dr. Naomi Gardiner
 Marine conservation biology: Prof. Geoff Jones
Research Interests
The physiological effects of ocean warming and acidification on elasmobranchs and
commercially and recreationally important species
 Range expansions due to the environmental stressors
 Post release effects on commercially/recreationally important species
Publications
Johnson MJ, Kraver DW, Renshaw GMC, Rummer JL (2015) Will ocean acidification affect the early
ontogeny of a tropical oviparous elasmobranch (Hemiscyllium ocellatum)? Conservation Physiology
(revisions underway).
Professional Experience
Department of Primary Industries NSW June 2015
Fisheries Resources Department
 Sorting drag net/cast net samples
 Identifying fish on drop camera and via BRUVS footage
 Otolith removal
 Stripping eggs/sperm from barramundi

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Fish Hatchery Department - Supervisor: Luke Chevel
 Water quality management
 Brood stock care and feeding
 Larvae care and feeding
 Live feed management (rotifer and Artemia sp. hatching and development)
 Tank maintenance and care
Laboratory work (during my MSc thesis) November 2014 – July 2015
 Daily water quality measurements (e.g., temperature, salinity, and pH)
 Quarantining of new animals arriving to the laboratory
 Rigorous cleaning schedules of tanks
 Recording of embryonic elasmobranch growth
 Time management of lab work, data analyses, and writing
Volunteer laboratory work November 2014 – August 2015
 Day to day care of juvenile elasmobranchs and mudskippers
 Daily feeding and measurements (length and mass)
 Water quality measurements
Volunteer fieldwork, fisheries – Dr. Lynne Van Herwerden February 2015
 Assisted in capturing Indonesian snapper Lutjanus bitaeniatus
 Fin clipped fish for a genetic study and removed otoliths to age fish
Mangrove and estuary sampling February 2015 & April 2013
 Techniques included: beach seining, collecting live samples, water quality
measurements, epiphyte and meiofauna identification
 Ensured fish health during transportation for use in laboratory experiments
 Helped an honour’s student who was investigating the effects of imitation sea
grasses in the active restoration of estuaries around Gosford, New South Wales
Other field experience 2012 - 2014
 Performed multiple field experiments on Orpheus Island investigating predator-
prey interactions and the role of benthic cover
 Techniques included: line point intercepts, benthic and fish belt transects, timed
swims and stationary point counts
 Tagged sharks and rays caught in trawler nets to estimate post-survival rates
 Examined bycatch in prawn trawlers in relation to the addition of lighting
 Techniques included: specimen identification, length and weight measurement,
handling of live and sometimes dangerous marine animals, and data entry
Certificates and Skills
Certificates
 Open Water Dive Certificate
 Boat License & ESS Certificate
 Full “C” Class Drivers license
 First Aid and CPR Certificates
 Radio Operators Certificate

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Skills
 Writing and editing (manuscripts, literature reviews)
 Competent in field sampling and working in remote locations
 Wet and dry laboratory work experience
 Statistics (SPLUS 8.0, sigma plot, SPSS)
 Ability to problem solve and adapt to changing environments
 Excellent computer literacy skills including data handling
 Skills in brainstorming and working a team environment
 Excellent communication skills with external stakeholders, the general public,
and other scientists
Other work experience
Retail assistant at BCF in Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland 2012 – present
I have worked full time for the company and part time while studying
 Effective communication to the general public and team members
 Ensuring public are aware of fishing and boating regulations
 Working in a team environment
 Working to set up new stores
 Teaching people how to correctly use equipment
 Independent thinking and working
Volunteer Coast Guard 2014 - Present
 Competent with large (>6m) and small vessel use both day/night
 Vessel maintenance
 Experience in distressed vessel situations
 Radio operations experience
 OH&S aboard vessels

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References
Dr. Jodie Rummer
Senior Research Fellow (Asst. Prof.)
ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies
James Cook University
Office: +61 7 4781 5300
Mobile: +61 (0) 439 166 171
Email: jodie.rummer@jcu.edu.au
Dr. Naomi Gardiner
Postgraduate Coursework Coordinator, Marine Biology.
College of Marine & Environmental Science
James Cook University
Office: +61 7 4781 5721
Email: naomi.gardiner@jcu.edu.au
Ms. Stacey Mumford
Store Manager
BCF Townsville
Mobile: 04 0265 1684
Email: ys_townsville@bcf.com.au