Dr Chris Bice
Biography
Chris joined the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) in 2005 and has 20 years’ experience conducting research on the ecology of freshwater and estuarine fishes, particularly in the Murray-Darling Basin. His research has a particular focus on freshwater flow-related ecology, notably fish movement, fish passage and population dynamics.
As a Subprogram Leader (Fish Ecology) within the Inland Waters and Catchment Ecology (IWCE) Program, Chris leads a passionate team of staff that delivers critical research to address challenges related to the management of fisheries and aquatic ecosystems. This research is supported by strong relationships with state and federal government agencies, and a strong collaborative approach.
Research interests
- Spatial ecology of freshwater, diadromous and estuarine fishes
- The application of infrastructure (eg fishways) and strategies to promote biological connectivity
- Fish population dynamics in the context river flow regimes and hydraulics, including restoration (eg environmental flows)
Qualifications
- PhD, 2023, University of Adelaide
- B. Sc. (Honours, 1st class), 2004, University of Adelaide
Research affiliations
- Affiliate Lecturer, Flinders University
- Affiliate Lecturer, The University of Adelaide
Professional affiliations
- Member, Australian Fish Screening Advisory Panel
- Member, Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth Scientific Advisory Group
- Member, South Australian River Murray and Floodplain Scientific Advisory Group
Publications and reports
The Pike Anabranch is one of three large Anabranch systems that bypasses a weir in the Riverland region of the lower River Murray, South Australia. The system consists of a mosaic of aquatic habitats, including permanent lotic (flowing) streams; such lotic habitats are now rare i…
The Katarapko Anabranch is one of three large anabranch systems in the Riverland region of the lower River Murray, South Australia. Katarapko comprises hydraulically diverse aquatic habitats including permanent fast-flowing and slow-flowing creeks, as well as backwaters. Flowing …
The Chowilla Anabranch and Floodplain system is the largest remaining area of undeveloped floodplain habitat in the lower River Murray. Chowilla consists of a range of aquatic habitats that are now rare in the region, including permanently flowing creeks, and these habitats su…
The Chowilla Anabranch and Floodplain system comprises the largest remaining area of undeveloped floodplain habitat in the lower River Murray, encompassing a series of anabranching creeks, backwaters, wetlands and terminal lakes that bypass Lock and Weir No. 6 (hereafter Lock 6) …
The Chowilla Anabranch and Floodplain system (hereafter Chowilla) comprises the largest remaining area of undeveloped floodplain habitat in the lower River Murray, encompassing a series of anabranching creeks, backwaters, wetlands and terminal lakes that bypass Lock and Weir N…
