DoctorCiemon Caballes

Lecturer - Teaching and Admin

School of Biological Sciences

  • Lecturer - Teaching and Admin
    School of Biological Sciences

BIO

I am a marine ecologist interested in understanding the ecological, physiological, and behavioural responses of marine organisms to environmental change, particularly in the context of accelerating anthropogenic impacts. My research focuses on the ecophysiology of marine invertebrates, the reproductive biology and management of marine nuisance species, disturbance ecology, predator–prey interactions, and coral reef ecology and conservation. By combining field observations, experimental approaches, and applied ecological research, I aim to advance our understanding of how marine ecosystems respond to environmental change while informing their conservation and sustainable management.

TE WHARE WĀNANGA O WAITAHA - UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY APPOINTMENTS

  • Lecturer - Teaching and Admin
    University of Canterbury, School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science29 Jun 2026 - present

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Adjunct Faculty / Research Affiliate
    University of Guam, Marine Laboratory, Mangilao, Guam, United States
  • Adjunct Senior Lecturer
    James Cook University, College of Science and Engineering, Townsville, Australia
  • Assistant Professor
    University of Guam, College of Natural and Applied Sciences, Mangilao, Guam, United States

NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Associate Editor
    Marine Biology, Germany2022 - present

DEGREES

  • PhD, Marine Biology
    James Cook University, Townsville, Australia
  • MSc, Biology
    University of Guam, Guam, United States

LANGUAGES

  • English
    Can read, write, speak, understand and peer review
  • Cebuano
    Can read, write, speak, understand and peer review
  • Tagalog
    Can read, write, speak, understand and peer review

FACULTY

  • Faculty of Science

GRADUATE RESEARCH SUPERVISION

  • Registered to supervise Master's/Doctoral students

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

  • 14 Life Below Water
  • 4 Quality Education
  • 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
  • 13 Climate Action
  • 15 Life on Land
  • 17 Partnerships for the Goals
  • 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

AVAILABILITY

  • Collaborative research projects
  • Consulting & advisory services
  • Industry partnerships & innovation
  • Media enquiries
  • Outreach & community engagement
  • Policy advice & government consultation
  • Technical expertise & support

FIELDS OF RESEARCH