Assoc. Prof. Nicole Flint is a Principal Research Fellow in the Coastal Marine Ecosystems Research Centre at CQUniversity. Her qualifications include a BSc (Hons) in tropical marine biology, PhD in freshwater fish biology and a Master of Economics. Nicole’s research is focused on improving monitoring, assessment and management of marine and freshwater species and ecosystems. She is particularly interested in the diverse waterways and land uses of Northern Australia's catchments, rivers, estuaries and coastal zones, and in the interactions between various industries and aquatic resources including water supplies and fisheries.