Caitlin Philipps

Alumni
Written By David Bellwood

Honours Student

Caitlin spent most of her childhood sailing and exploring the Victorian coastline which sparked her passion for the marine world. Caitlin moved to Townsville where she began a Bachelor of Advanced Science in Marine Biology at James Cook University in 2019.  After graduating in 2021, Caitlin completing her Honours degree with the Reef Function Hub investigating currents and hydrodynamic models on coral reefs and how they can be used by marine ecologists.  

Current position(2025): Oceanographic experimental scientist, Australian Institute Marine Science

 

Caitlin’s Reef Function Hub publications

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