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Name
Shritika S. Prakash

Location
G51_2.01, Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus

E-mail
shritika.prakash@griffithuni.edu.au

Links
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Shritika-Prakash-2
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shritika-prakash-509763a9/
Twitter: https://x.com/ShritikaFJ?t=7vIdmtTvXyhHMswspdjaMw&s=09
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shreeteeka?igsh=bmhydmR4NG9oYm14
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3900-3984

Short bio
Originally from the Fiji Islands, I completed my BSc and MSc in Marine Science at the University of the South Pacific. My primary interest lies in sea turtle ecology and conservation. I developed this interest when I began working with sea turtles on some of the most remote islands of Fiji. My Master’s research solidified my passion and propelled me on a journey of continuous research at sea turtle nesting and feeding areas in Fiji.
For my PhD, I intend to undertake toxicology studies to address the knowledge gaps within the sea turtle population of the South Pacific. When I am not working on my PhD research, I manage my Fiji-based consultancy, Ika Bula Consultants, which supports ocean-related projects.

Position
PhD candidate

Project Title
Understanding natural and anthropogenic threats to sea turtle population in the South Pacific region.

Supervisors
Dr. Jason van de Merwe; Dr. Kimberly Finlayson

Publications

  • Kitolelei, S., Soderberg, A., Qaqara, N., Prakash, S. S., Tuiono, M., Veitayaki, J., & Piovano, S. (2022). Conservation status and cultural values of sea turtles leading to (un)written parallel management systems in Fiji. Ambio, 51(12), 2431–2444. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13280-022-01766-4
  • Prakash, S. S., Lal, M. M., Dutton, P. H., Rico, C., & Piovano, S. (2022). Kinship genomics approach to study mating systems in a depleted sea turtle rookery. Regional Studies in Marine Science, 51, 102174. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsma.2022.102174
  • Prakash, S. S., Tuiono, M., Clay, S., Qarau, P., Philip, C., Miller, K., Meo, S., Tamata, L., Sharma-Gounder, S., & Piovano, S. (2020). Temporal and geographic distribution of hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) nests in Fiji, South Pacific. Testudo, 9(2), 12–23. http://www.britishcheloniagroup.org.uk/sites/default/files/u8/v9n2piovano.pdf
  • Papale, E., Prakash, S., Singh, S., Batibasaga, A., Buscaino, G., & Piovano, S. (2020). Soundscape of green turtle foraging habitats in Fiji, South Pacific. PLoS ONE, 15(8), e0236628. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0236628

Education

  • 2016-2019: Masters of Science in Marine Science, The University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji
  • 2012-2014: Bachelor of Science in Marine Science, The University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji

Awards and travel grants:

Scholarships

  • 2024: Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship and Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship
  • 2016: Graduate Assistant Scholarship funded by The University of the South Pacific Research Office
  • 2012: Multi Ethnic Scholarship funded by the Fijian Government

Research Award

  • 2022: 10th Research and Excellence Innovation Award, The University of the South Pacific.

Grants

  • 2022-2024: In Country Micro Project Scheme, The Embassy of Ireland, Canberra, Australia: A project in collaboration with Vatuvara Foundation
  • 2021: SWOT Program Small Grant, Oceanic Society, California, USA