Kristina Heidrich

Quantitative marine ecologist and fisheries scientist focused on sustainable species management and conservation. Expertise in synthesizing large-scale data sets and applying quantitative tools to address marine ecosystem challenges. Proficient in Python, R, and SQL for data analysis, with GIS skills in ArcGIS and QGIS, and remote sensing capabilities using Google Earth Engine. Committed to leveraging statistical analysis skills for impactful research and conservation initiatives.

• IUCN Australian Species Specialist Group (Jan 2025 – Present): Provide next-generation perspectives, contribute to IUCN Red List species assessments, collaborate on conservation action plans for priority Australian threatened species, publish peer-reviewed research on species ecology and management, and mentor students and early career professionals in the field.
• IUCN CEM Coastal and Marine Ecosystems Specialist Group (Jan 2022 – Present): Contribute expertise in coastal and marine ecosystem management, assess the status of mangroves, seagrasses, and coral reefs, and provide knowledge on managing Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ).
• Alumni Representative, Forrest Research Foundation, Perth (Jan 2024 – Present): Organize alumni events such as reunions, networking workshops, and seminars; facilitate communication and updates among alumni; mentor current students and recent graduates; expand and strengthen the alumni network; and promote the foundation’s mission within professional and community networks.
• Research Assistant, Sea Around Us – Indian Ocean, Perth (Nov 2020 – Mar 2024): Delivered updates to the layer three dataset for www.seaaroundus.com, collaborated with international teams to manage complex fisheries datasets, and improved R scripts for effective catch data analysis.
• Environmental Sustainability Officer, Forrest Research Foundation, Perth (Nov 2020 – Present): Launched a successful recycling initiative, implemented a community herb and vegetable garden project with ongoing community engagement, and coordinated expert-led talks, workshops, and training on recycling and waste management.
• Translator, Foundation Fondoperu e.V. (Jan 2009 – Dec 2012): Translated monthly scholar reports from Spanish to German and English with accuracy, and managed professional correspondence in multiple languages with volunteers, scholars, and sponsors via email and newsletters.

Zeller, D., Ansell, M., Andreoli, V., & Heidrich, K. (2023). Trends in Indian Ocean marine fisheries since 1950: synthesis of reconstructed catch and effort data. Marine and Freshwater Research, 74(4), 301-319.

Heidrich, K. N., Meeuwig, J. J., Juan-Jordá, M. J., Palomares, M. L., Pauly, D., Thompson, C. D., ... & Zeller, D. (2023). Multiple lines of evidence highlight the dire straits of yellowfin tuna in the Indian Ocean. Ocean & Coastal Management, 246, 106902.

Heidrich, K. N., Meeuwig, J. J., & Zeller, D. (2023). Reconstructing past fisheries catches for large pelagic species in the Indian Ocean. Frontiers in Marine Science, 10, 1177872.

Heidrich, K. N., Juan‐Jordá, M. J., Murua, H., Thompson, C. D., Meeuwig, J. J., & Zeller, D. (2022). Assessing progress in data reporting by tuna Regional Fisheries Management Organizations. Fish and Fisheries, 23(6), 1264-1281.