Dr Rebecca Morris
Senior Lecturer in Ecology
School of BioSciences
85 Scholarly works
17 Projects
HIGHLIGHTS
2026
Journal article
Reefense: Living shoreline mosaics can achieve ecological and engineering outcomes with interdisciplinary design
DOI: 10.1073/pnas.25161971232026
Journal article
Optimising ecological and engineering outcomes of hybrid mangrove living shorelines using life-cycle informed restoration
DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2026.1292012026
Journal article
Building an evidence base for living shorelines: a framework for evaluating the extent and adequacy of post-establishment monitoring programs
DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2026.1286842026
Journal article
Micro-Refuges or Ecological Traps: Context-Dependent Effects of Rock Pools on Intertidal Biodiversity Across Latitudes
DOI: 10.1111/geb.702082024
Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)
Improving the Success of Hybrid Living Shorelines for Coastal Protection
2022
Research grants (international)
Reefense- A Mosaic Oyster Habitat (MOH) for Coastal Defense- UWA Expenditure Award - Amendment 2
2021
Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)
Creating Shellfish Reefs for Hazard Risk Reduction and Habitat Restoration
RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS
2026
Journal article
Interspecific facilitation, elevation, and site influence survival and growth for intertidal Ostrea angasi restoration
DOI: 10.1111/rec.703412025
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Bio-enhanced mortar using scallop shell powder for sustainable marine infrastructure
DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2025.1437872025
Journal article
A Blueprint to Greener Shorelines: Advancing the Effectiveness, Sustainability, and Widespread Adoption of Coastal Nature-Based Solutions Through Transdisciplinary Research
DOI: 10.1007/s12237-025-01571-82025
Journal article
Interdisciplinary solutions to enable nature-based solutions for coastal protection achieve ecological and engineering outcomes
DOI: 10.1016/j.envsci.2025.1041572025
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Recommendations for built marine infrastructure that supports natural habitats
DOI: 10.1002/fee.28402025
Journal article
Turning riprap into reefs: Integrating oyster shells into shoreline armouring
DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2025.117933
RECENT PROJECTS
2026
Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)
Capacity Building for Nature-Based Coastal Protection
2024
Research grants (other domestic)
De-Risking Nature Repair Activities in Australian Coastal and Marine Ecosystems