Dr Allyson O'Brien
Senior Lecturer
School of BioSciences
22 Scholarly works
5 Projects
HIGHLIGHTS
2026
Journal article
Strengthening ocean literacy: marine science education and training to ensure Australia's blue future
DOI: 10.1080/18366503.2026.26594362026
Journal article
Low concentrations of copper and zinc affect the abundance, diversity, and structure of macrobenthic communities in an estuarine mudflat
DOI: 10.3354/meps151832026
Journal article
Ecological responses to contamination: a meta-analysis of experimental marine studies
DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2014.09.0052025
Journal article
Ocean Literacy for Ocean Sustainability: Reflections From Australia
DOI: 10.17645/oas.97972025
Journal article
A field and laboratory manual for sampling, processing and reporting microplastics in coastal and marine environments
DOI: 10.3389/fmars.2025.16744122024
Journal article
Universal microbial indicators provide surveillance of sewage contamination in harbours worldwide
DOI: 10.1038/s44221-024-00315-52017
Internal Research Grant
Unravelling Marine Biodiversity Patterns Using DNA Metabarcoding
RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS
2023
Book Chapter
Multiple Stressors
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-10127-4_142022
Journal article
An environmental DNA approach to informing restoration of the functionally extinct oyster, Ostrea angasi
DOI: 10.1002/aqc.38862022
Journal article
Editorial: Marine Pollution - Emerging Issues and Challenges
DOI: 10.3389/fmars.2022.9189842022
Book Chapter
Using field-collected estuarine worms to identify early metabolic changes following exposure to zinc
DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-12-816460-0.00019-8
RECENT PROJECTS
2017
Research Contracts
Gippsland Wastewater Treatment Project - March 2017 Report
2017
Research Contracts
Hastings Monitoring Project
2014
Internal Research Grant
Western Port - A Biodiveristy Assessment to Inform Environmental Decision-Making
2013
Research Contracts
Review of Bacteria Sources in Two Creeks in Greater Melbourne