Laura Smith
University of Queensland
Laura Smith is in her first year of a PhD program at the University of Queensland in Brisbane. Laura is studying sailfish (Istiophorus platypterus) in the Indo-Pacific, and aims to determine their population structure, connectivity, movement, and habitat preferences. Laura is working closely with the recreational fishing sector in northern Australia. Laura has a background in policy and government, having previously worked for the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, and a BSc (Hons) from the Australian National University. Laura has experience working on executive committees and event planning for social sports teams.