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Dr. Peter Harrison

Eureka Prize winner who co-discovered the mass coral spawning phenomenon on the Great Barrier Reef and pioneered the 'coral IVF' mass larval reseeding technique now used internationally to regenerate reefs.

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Documented research interests and leadership

Research areas
Coral Spawning, Larval Reseeding, Great Barrier Reef, Reef Restoration
Academic position
Professor of Marine Ecology & Director of Marine Ecology Research Centre
Primary university source
Official directory entry ↗
Recruitment status
Not verified. Leadership profile does not imply active vacancies or assistantship availability.

Supervision and contact

Students interested in graduate or doctoral research supervision in Coral Spawning, Larval Reseeding, Great Barrier Reef are advised to consult formal department application channels.

Important verification note

Facts reflect official university directory records reviewed 2026-10-15. Faculty recruitment and admissions require formal application.

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