Alan Kendrick is Marine Science Program Leader and leads a team of marine scientists who work on:
Alan’s recent research examines the ecology of intertidal reefs, mangroves and estuarine benthic invertebrate communities and he also works on the design and implementation of long-term monitoring. He has also studied seagrass fishes, particularly the spatial and trophic ecology and reproductive biology of temperate syngnathid fishes (pipefishes and seahorses). Alan has previously worked for Parks and Wildlife as a Marine Planning Officer and has also worked in regionally-based positions as the Marine Park Coordinator for the Shark Bay District and as Marine and Coastal Ecologist for Pilbara Region.
Qualifications
2002. PhD, Centre for Fish and Fisheries Research, Murdoch University.
1993. Honours, School of Biological Sciences, Murdoch University.
1983. Bachelor of Science (Zoology), University of Western Australia.
Positions held
2014-present. Marine Science Program Leader.
2008–2014. Senior Temperate Research Scientist.
2005–2008. Marine and Coastal Ecologist, Pilbara Region.
2005. Marine Park Coordinator, Shark Bay District.
2003–2004. Marine Planning Officer.
2003. Coastal and Marine Project Officer, Southwest Region.
Membership of Professional Associations.
Australian Marine Science Association.
Australian Society for Fish Biology.
French B, Wilson S, Holmes T, Rule M, Ryan N (2021). Comparing five methods for quantifying abundance and diversity of fish assemblages in seagrass habitat. Ecological Indicators 124, pp.
French B, Wilson S, Kendrick A, Rule M (2021). The mesh size effect: counting long thin fish in seagrass. Fisheries Research 242,
Hickey SM, Radford B, Roelfsema CM, Joyce KE, Wilson SK, Marrable D et al. [Holmes TH, Kendrick AJ, Murray K] (2020). Between a reef and a hard place: capacity to map the next coral reef catastrophe. Frontiers in Marine Science 7,
Bessey C, Rule MJ, Dasey M, Brearley A, Huisman JM, Wilson SK et al. [Kendrick AJ] (2019). Geology is a significant indicator of algal cover and invertebrate species composition on intertidal reefs of Ngari Capes Marine Park, south-western Australia. Marine and Freshwater Research 70, pp. 270–279
Hickey S, Barker K, Callow N, Cantin N, Case M, Davies H et al. [Holmes T, Kendrick A, Murray K, Wilson S] (2019). The capability of advanced and novel technology in managing coral reefs from heat wave events: a disaster risk management approach (ABSTRACT). In AMSA 2019: Marine Science for a Blue Economy, 7-11 July 2019, Fremantle, Perth: Program Handbook
Holmes T, Rule M, Bancroft K, Shedrawi G, Murray K, Wilson S, Kendrick A (2019). Ecological monitoring in the Shark Bay marine reserves 2019. Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Kensington, WA. Marine Monitoring Program Report 2, 92 p.
Robbins WD, D’Cruz E, Holmes T, Kendrick A (2019). Marine park management in the Kimberley: combining traditional knowledge and western science (ABSTRACT). In AMSA 2019: Marine Science for a Blue Economy, 7-11 July 2019, Fremantle, Perth: Program Handbook
Strydom S, Murray K, Wilson S, Huntley B, Rule M, Heithaus M et al. [Holmes T, Kendrick A] (2019). Climatically-driven seagrass declines in Shark Bay World Heritage Area (ABSTRACT). In AMSA 2019: Marine Science for a Blue Economy, 7-11 July 2019, Fremantle, Perth: Program Handbook p. 194
Waples K, Field S, Kendrick A, Johnston A, Twomey L (2019). Strategic integrated marine science for the Kimberley region: new knowledge for better decisions and outcomes: WAMSI Kimberley Marine Research Program, a synthesis of research 2012-2018. Western Australian Marine Science Institution, Perth. 180 p.
Holmes T, Friedman K, Rule M, Bancroft K, Shedrawi G, Wilson S et al. [Kendrick A] (2018). Monitoring for a purpose: a strategic program for monitoring coral reef communities throughout Western Australia’s marine reserves (ABSTRACT). In Australian Coral Reef Society 91st Conference & AGM: Program, 15-17 May 2018, Exmouth, WA pp.
Kendrick A (2018). Kimberley coral monitoring. Landscope 34(1), pp.
Shedrawi G, Bertram A, Evans M, Kendrick A, Clitheroe E, Bancroft K (2018). Engaging the community: a little penguin citizen science project. Available at https://www.dpaw.wa.gov.au/about-us/science-and-research/publications-resources/111-science-division-information-sheets. 92/2018, 2 p.
Strydom S, Rule M, Murray K, Wilson S, Holmes T, Kendrick A (2018). Climatically-driven seagrass declines in Shark Bay Marine Park. PowerPoint presentation at World Seagrass Conference 2018, International Seagrass Biology Workshop 13. 16 p.
Udyawer V, Barnes P, Bonnet X, Brischoux F, Crowe-Riddell J, D’Anastasi B et al. [Kendrick A] (2018). Future directions in the research and management of marine snakes. Frontiers in Marine Science 5, pp.
Wilson S, Kendrick A, Wilson B (2018). The north-western margin of Australia. In World Seas. Volume II, The Indian Ocean to the Pacific: an Environmental Evaluation. Second edition Academic Press, London. pp. 303–331
Holmes T, Wilson S, Bancroft K, Shedrawi G, Rule M, Murray K, Kendrick A (2017). Ecological monitoring in the Ningaloo marine reserves 2017. Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Kensington, WA. Marine Monitoring Program Report 1, 74 p.
Whiting S, Raudino H, Tucker T, Field S, Simpson C, Kendrick A, Grant L, Hampson H (2017). North West Shelf Flatback Turtle Conservation Program: strategic conservation plan 2014-2021. 65 p.
Huisman J, Kendrick A (2016). Now you see me--. Landscope 32(1), pp. 22–27
Kendrick A, Huisman J, Rule M (2016). The bountiful baler. Landscope 32(2), pp. 40–41
Kendrick A, Rule M, Hyndes G, Lavery P (2016). Bivalve molluscs of Walpole and Nornalup Inlets Marine Park. Available at https://www.dpaw.wa.gov.au/about-us/science-and-research/publications-resources/111-science-division-information-sheets. 86, 2 p.
Kendrick A, Wilson S, Friedman K, Waples K, Whiting S, Holmes T et al. [Rule M, Halford A] (2016). Strategic marine ecological research priorities for CALM Act marine parks and reserves 2016-2021. Conservation Science Western Australia 10, pp. 1–15
Huisman JM, Kendrick AJ, Rule MJ (2015). Mangrove-associated macroalgae and cyanobacteria in Shark Bay, Western Australia. Journal of the Royal Society of Western Australia 98, pp. 45–68
Kendrick AJ, Rule MJ, Lavery PS, Hyndes GA (2015). Spatial and temporal patterns in the distribution of large bivalves in a permanently open, temperate estuary: implications for management. Marine and Freshwater Research 66, pp. 41–49
Simpson CJ, Beger M, Coleman JG, Friedman KJ, Hill AK, Kendrick AJ et al. [Waples KA, Whiting SD, Wilson SK] (2015). Prioritisation of conservation research and monitoring for Western Australian protected areas and threatened species. Conservation Science Western Australia 9, pp. 227–237
Vitelli F, Hyndes GA, Kendrick A, Turco A (2015). Turf-forming algal assemblages on temperate reefs are strongly influenced by the territorial herbivorous fish Parma mccullochi (Pomacentridae). Marine Ecology Progress Series 523, pp. 175–185
Kendrick A, Rule M (2014). The last lighthouse. Landscope 29(4), pp. 46–48
Kendrick AJ, Rule MJ (2014). An annotated checklist of intertidal reef invertebrates from Marmion and Shoalwater Islands marine parks. Conservation Science Western Australia 9, pp. 201–213
Rule M, Kendrick A, Holley D (2014). Spatial variation in the morphology of monospecific stands of the western white mangrove Avicennia marina var. marina in Shark Bay Marine Park. Conservation Science Western Australia 9, pp. 215–225
Cvitanovic C, Wilson SK, Fulton CJ, Almany GR, Anderson P, Babcock RC et al. [Friedman KJ, Holmes TH, Kendrick AJ, Simpson C, Waples K] (2013). Critical research needs for managing coral reef marine protected areas: perspectives of academics and managers. Journal of Environmental Management 114, pp. 84–91
Kendrick A (2013). Department of Parks and Wildlife, Marine Science Program. Australian Society for Fish Biology Newsletter 43(2), pp. 66–67
Kendrick A, Rule M (2013). Platforms and boulders: intertidal reefs of Ngari Capes Marine Park. Landscope 28(4), pp. 6–8
Kendrick A, Rule M, Huisman J (2013). Cities in the sand: benthic invertebrates of Walpole and Nornalup Inlets Marine Park. Landscope 29(2), pp. 16–23
Huisman J, Kendrick A, Rule M (2012). Benthic algae and seagrass of the Walpole and Nornalup Inlets Marine Park. Available at https://www.dpaw.wa.gov.au/about-us/science-and-research/publications-resources/111-science-division-information-sheets. 48/2012, 2 p.
Kendrick A, Huisman J, Rule M (2012). Life on the edge: intertidal reefs of the Marmion and Shoalwater Islands marine parks. Landscope 27(3), pp. 52–58
Kendrick A, Hyndes G (2012). The outdoor university: collaborative environmental education in WA's marine parks and reserves. Landscope 28(1), pp. 45–47
Kendrick A, Rule M, Huisman J (2012). Intertidal reef communities of the Marmion & Shoalwater Islands marine parks. Available at https://www.dpaw.wa.gov.au/about-us/science-and-research/publications-resources/111-science-division-information-sheets. 44/2012, 2 p.
Rule M, Kendrick A, Huisman J (2012). Mangroves of the Shark Bay Marine Park. Available at https://www.dpaw.wa.gov.au/about-us/science-and-research/publications-resources/111-science-division-information-sheets. 46/2012, 2 p.
Rule MJ, Bancroft KP, Kendrick AJ (2012). Baseline water quality of the Jurien Bay Marine Park: a benchmark for warm temperate Western Australia?. Conservation Science Western Australia 8, pp. 241–249
Rule MJ, Kendrick AJ, Holley D (2012). Spatial variation in the morphological structure of mangrove stands in an arid World Heritage Area: challenges for management and conservation. Poster presented at the Meeting on Mangrove Ecology, Functioning and Management (MMM3), 2-6 July 2012, Galle, Sri Lanka.
Rule MJ, Kendrick AJ, Holley D (2012). Spatial variation in the morphological structure of monospecific stands of the mangrove Avicennia marina in an arid-zone world heritage area: challenges for management and conservation (POSTER ABSTRACT). p. 161
Simpson C, Kendrick A (2012). Marine Science Program: report to the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority: summary of activities, outputs and expenditure for 2011/12. Department of Environment and Conservation, Kensington, WA. 64 p.
Huisman JM, Kendrick AJ, Rule MJ (2011). Benthic algae and seagrasses of the Walpole and Nornalup Inlets Marine Park, Western Australia. Journal of the Royal Society of Western Australia 94, pp. 29–44
Simpson C, Kendrick A (2011). Marine Science Program: summary of activities, outputs and expenditure for 2010/11: report to the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority. Department of Environment and Conservation, Kensington, WA. 83 p.
Kendrick A, Wilson S, Simpson C, Friedman K (2010). Strategic marine research priorities for the Department of Environment and Conservation. Department of Environment and Conservation, Kensington, WA. 12 p.
Kendrick A, Huisman J, Rule M (2009). Marvellous mangroves. Landscope 25(2), pp. 50–56
Armstrong S, Webster F, Kendrick A, Mau R, Onton K (2008). Summary of the 2006 winter coral bleaching event at Ningaloo Marine Park. In Discovering Ningaloo: latest findings and their implications for management: Ningaloo research program progress report Ningaloo Research Coordination Committee, Kensington, WA. pp. 65–68
Black R, Brearley A, Johnson MS, Kendrick A, Prince J (2008). Intertidal invertebrate surveys. In Discovering Ningaloo: latest findings and their implications for management: Ningaloo research program progress report Ningaloo Research Coordination Committee, Kensington, WA. pp. 14–15
Simpson C, Waples K, Kendrick A (2008). Science and management: building a framework for knowledge transfer. In Discovering Ningaloo: latest findings and their implications for management: Ningaloo research program progress report Ningaloo Research Coordination Committee, Kensington, WA. pp. 88–90
Armstrong S, Webster F, Kendrick A, Mau R, Onton K (2007). Full recovery from winter bleaching at Ningaloo Reef. Poster presented at the Australian Coral Reef Society, 83rd Annual Conference, Fremantle, Western Australia, 9-11th October, 2007: East Meets West: Science and Management of Australia's Coral Reefs.
Kendrick AJ, Hyndes GA (2005). Variations in the dietary composition of morphologically diverse syngnathid fishes. Environmental Biology of Fishes 72, pp. 415–427
Hyndes GA, Kendrick AJ (2003). Differences on the species- and size-composition of fish assemblages in three distinct seagrass habitats with differing plant and meadow structure. Marine Biology 142, pp. 1195–1206
Kendrick AJ, Hyndes GA (2003). Patterns in the abundance and size-distribution of syngnathid fishes among habitats in a seagrass-dominated marine environment. Estuarine and Coastal Marine Science 57, pp. 631–640