Dr Zach Boakes

Marine Biologist and PhD researcher studying coral reef conservation in Indonesia. Co-founder of NGO ‘North Bali Reef Conservation’

[Dr Zach Boakes @ZBoakesResearch]

“Dr Zach Boakes”… !! It’s official, but still sounds weird. Passed my PhD today. Thank you to all those who have been there on this journey with me, what a journey it has been.

[Dr Zach Boakes @ZBoakesResearch]

Excited to share I have recently been awarded a post doctoral research fellowship with @brin_indonesia. I am grateful for the opportunity to keep learning, and to contribute to a growing body of research which is helping us to better understand and protect Indonesia’s coral reefs

[Dr Zach Boakes @ZBoakesResearch]

UK GENERAL ELECTION: Not sure who to vote? Perhaps take a minute to read our latest work.

We've been running some complex systems modelling to predict the outcomes of the key political parties manifestos.

Some major surprises. Full pre-print here: https://t.co/tNqznWm81d

[Dr Zach Boakes @ZBoakesResearch]

Long-term data sets on coral reef restoration projects are rare in Indonesia, but increasing our understanding of these systems is vital for their sustained protection.

Photos from our recent @earthwatch_org research activities,
captured by Dhyat Nontji.

[Tim Lamont @TimACLamont]

Our recent @ConversationUK article now available in English and Bahasa Indonesia! 🇬🇧🇮🇩
If climate conditions allow (an 'if' that we MUST keep fighting for), it's possible to rebuild functioning coral reefs 🪸🐠📊
🇮🇩 https://t.co/Z6Sry4K0Kn
🇬🇧 https://t.co/waBLCBZVxT

[Tries Blandine Razak @TriesRazak]

Honored to receive the ICRS World Reef Award @ICRSCoralReefs! It means a lot to be acknowledged where representation is limited. Indonesia has the world's most diverse coral organisms, yet reef science/conservation often go unrecognized. I'm committed to changing this narrative!

[Dr Zach Boakes @ZBoakesResearch]

Barnes garden eel (Gorgasia barnesi), flat sand bed

[Dr Zach Boakes @ZBoakesResearch]

Over the past few weeks myself and @rick7575 have been leading a coral reef research expedition here in Bali. One of our key activities has involved collecting remote underwater video recordings (or “fish CCTV” as I like to call it). Below are a few of my favourite clips:

[Dr Zach Boakes @ZBoakesResearch]

Bluefin trevally (Caranx melampygus), coral reef

[Dr Zach Boakes @ZBoakesResearch]

Red brested wrasse (Cheilinus fasciatus) amongst others, coral reef

[Dr Zach Boakes @ZBoakesResearch]

White spotted puffer (Arothron hispidus), coral reef

[Dr Zach Boakes @ZBoakesResearch]

Lots of fish, artificial reef

[Dr Zach Boakes @ZBoakesResearch]

Black-lipped butterflyfish (Chaetodon kleinii), coral reef

[Albert Pessarrodona @pessa_3]

Can seaweed farming lead to climate change mitigation?🌿🌊Seaweed farming is increasingly considered as an important strategy for carbon dioxide removal (CDR). But how much carbon do seaweed farms currently remove? Let's unravel the findings! 🧵👇 https://t.co/uqsWnC0ZKP

[Dr Zach Boakes @ZBoakesResearch]

@jessmarbio Congratulations Jess!!

[Bryce Stewart @BD_Stew]

@AHall_Marine @ZBoakesResearch @bournemouthuni @GillinghamPippa @rick7575 Congratulations Doctor Zach!! A fantastic thesis and a really fun Viva! I look forward to visiting you in Bali 😁

[Dr Alice Hall @AHall_Marine]

I am super excited to say that @ZBoakesResearch passed his PhD Viva today at @bournemouthuni ! 🎉
Thank you very much to his examiners @BD_Stew @GillinghamPippa

Congratulations Dr Boakes 🍻🍾

#VeryProudSupervisor 👏👏 @rick7575

[Dr Zach Boakes @ZBoakesResearch]

Yesterday I presented my recent research findings on Reef Functioning at @ReefConsUK . It was a pleasure meeting (and seeing the presentations of) incredible researchers working in the field. #RCUK2023

[Dr Zach Boakes @ZBoakesResearch]

So pleased to share my new paper published #openaccess in the journal Human Ecology, assessing how coral reef restoration programmes can facilitate changes in environmental attitudes. Thanks all local and UK co-authors (@rick7575 @AHall_Marine + others)

https://t.co/O2xF8f0uuo

[Dr Zach Boakes @ZBoakesResearch]

We recently wrote a press release article for @ConversationUK summarising the findings from our recent Marine Biology publication.

#CoralReefFunctioning #CoralReefConservation #EcosystemFunctioning #EcosystemServices #ArtificialReefs

@rick7575

https://t.co/xHIfNXJjVx