Dr Matt Desmond

2025

Journal - Research Article

Cornwall, C. E., Nelson, W. A., Aguirre, J. D., Blain, C. O., Coyle, L., D'Archino, R., Desmond, M. J., Hepburn, C. D., … Thomsen, M. S. (2025). Predicting the impacts of climate change on New Zealand’s seaweed-based ecosystems. New Zealand Journal of Botany, 63(1), 1-27. doi: 10.1080/0028825X.2023.2245786

2024

Journal - Research Article

Le, D. M., Desmond, M. J., Pritchard, D. W., & Hepburn, C. D. (2024). Thermal threshold for fertilisation and gametophyte survivorship of the giant kelp Macrocystis pyrifera. Marine Ecology Progress Series, 734, 23-33. doi: 10.3354/meps14559

Le, D. M., Desmond, M. J., Knapp, M., Kardailsky, O., Nelson, W. A., Zuccarello, G. C., & Hepburn, C. D. (2024). Population genetic structure of the giant kelp Macrocystis pyrifera in Aotearoa/New Zealand. Marine Biology, 171, 80. doi: 10.1007/s00227-024-04397-3

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Twigg, I., Westenberg, E., Coulston, L., Tidey, E., Miller, A., Sirguey, P., Coyle, L., Hepburn, C., & Desmond, M. (2024). Integrating bathymetric data into species distribution models for local fisheries management in Aotearoa New Zealand. Proceedings of the Annual Marine Geological & Biological Habitat Mapping (GeoHab) Conference: Habitat mapping for sustainable oceans. (pp. 138). [Abstract]

Desmond, M., Tidey, E., Miller, A., Sirguey, P., Twigg, I., Coyle, L., & Hepburn, C. (2024). Iongairo, a collaborative approach to coastal habitat mapping in Aotearoa New Zealand. Proceedings of the Annual Marine Geological & Biological Habitat Mapping (GeoHab) Conference: Habitat mapping for sustainable oceans. (pp. 24). [Abstract]

Chuhairy, J., Tidey, E., & Desmond, M. (2024). Identifying the gaps: Geospatial analysis of modern and legacy hydrographic data in Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour, Aotearoa New Zealand. Proceedings of the Annual Marine Geological & Biological Habitat Mapping (GeoHab) Conference: Habitat mapping for sustainable oceans. (pp. 17). [Abstract]

2023

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Chand, N., Pritchard, D. W., Desmond, M., Nelson, W., D'Archino, R., & Hepburn, C. (2023). Soft sediment macroalgal communities of Otago Harbour, New Zealand. Proceedings of the 24th International Seaweed Symposium. (pp. 485). Retrieved from https://iss2023.net/

Le, D. M., Desmond, M. J., Pritchard, D. W., & Hepburn, C. D. (2023). Thermal tolerance of the giant kelp (Macrocytis pyrifera). Proceedings of the 24th International Seaweed Symposium. (pp. 374). Retrieved from https://iss2023.net/

Vergès, A., Aguirre, D., Bennett, S., Bunney, S., Campbell, A., Coleman, M., … Desmond, M., … Wood, G. (2023). Seaweed restoration in Australasia. Proceedings of the 24th International Seaweed Symposium. (pp. 328). Retrieved from https://iss2023.net/

Williams, B. M., Hepburn, C. D., Pritchard, D. W., Smith, R. O., & Desmond, M. J. (2023). Changes in Macrocystis pyrifera distribution in southern New Zealand correlated with elevated sea surface temperature. Proceedings of the 24th International Seaweed Symposium. (pp. 321). Retrieved from https://iss2023.net/

2022

Journal - Research Article

Le, D. M., Desmond, M. J., Pritchard, D. W., & Hepburn, C. D. (2022). Effect of temperature on sporulation and spore development of giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera). PLoS ONE, 17(12), e0278268. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0278268

Nguyen, H. T. T., Pritchard, D. W., Desmond, M. J., & Hepburn, C. D. (2022). Coralline photosynthetic physiology across a steep light gradient. Photosynthesis Research, 153, 43-57. doi: 10.1007/s11120-022-00899-7

Journal - Research Other

Le, D. M., Desmond, M. J., Buschmann, A. H., Pritchard, D. W., Camus, C., Hurd, C. L., & Hepburn, C. D. (2022). Reproduction, hatchery and culture applications for the giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera): A methodological appraisal. Applied Phycology, 3(1), 368-382. doi: 10.1080/26388081.2022.2086823

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Williams, B. M., Hepburn, C. D., Pritchard, D. W., & Desmond, M. J. (2022). Replacing invasive Undaria pinnatifida with cultivated native Macrocystis pyrifera. In A. Finigan, R. Richards & P. Vakaoti (Eds.), Proceedings of the Pacific Postgraduate Symposium: Pacific Voices XIX. (pp. 37). Dunedin, New Zealand: Pacific Islands Centre, University of Otago. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/16237

2021

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Chand, N., Pritchard, D., Desmond, M., Nelson, W., D'Archino, R., & Hepburn, C. (2021). Ecosystem function and role of soft sediment red macroalgal communities. In M. Colombo, P. Vakaoti, R. Richards, M. Schaaf, M. Taumoepeau & L. Moata'ane (Eds.), Proceedings of the Pacific Postgraduate Symposium: Pacific Voices XVIII. (pp. 7). Dunedin, New Zealand: Pacific Islands Centre, University of Otago. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/16236

Le, D., Desmond, M., Pritchard, D., & Hepburn, C. D. (2021). Effect of temperature and different storing methods on sporulation and spore development of giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera). Phycologia, 60(Suppl. 1), (pp. 15-16). doi: 10.1080/00318884.2021.1922050

2020

Journal - Research Article

Twist, B. A., Kluibenschedl, A., Pritchard, D., Desmond, M. J., D'Archino, R., Nelson, W. A., & Hepburn, C. D. (2020). Biomass and species richness relationships in macroalgal communities that span intertidal and subtidal zones. Marine Ecology Progress Series, 654, 67-78. doi: 10.3354/meps13496

Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles

Glover, M., Hepburn, C., Desmond, M., Tidey, E., & Jackson, A.-M. (2020). The lost kelp forest: A multi-disciplinary approach to understanding change of Macrocystis pyrifera habitat in Otago, New Zealand. Coastal News, 73, 5-7.

2019

Journal - Research Article

Desmond, M. J., Pritchard, D. W., Hurd, C. L., Richards, D. K., Schweikert, K., Wing, S., & Hepburn, C. D. (2019). Superior photosynthetic performance of the invasive kelp Undaria pinnatifida may contribute to continued range expansion in a wave-exposed kelp forest community. Marine Biology, 166(11), 139. doi: 10.1007/s00227-019-3593-2

Desmond, M. J., Pajusalu, L., Pritchard, D. W., Stephens, T. A., & Hepburn, C. D. (2019). Whole community estimates of macroalgal pigment concentration within two southern New Zealand kelp forests. Journal of Phycology, 55, 936-947. doi: 10.1111/jpy.12884

Stephens, T. A., Desmond, M. J., & Hepburn, C. D. (2019). Biomass across space and tide: Architecture of a kelp bed with implications for the abiotic environment. Hydrobiologia, 827, 391-404. doi: 10.1007/s10750-018-3788-4

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Glover, M., Hepburn, C., Desmond, M., Tidey, E., & Jackson, A.-M. (2019). Habitat mapping of Macrocystis pyrifera (M. pyrifera) along nearshore coastal Southern Otago, New Zealand. Proceedings of the New Zealand Coastal Society (NZCS) Annual Conference. (pp. 70). Retrieved from https://www.coastalsociety.org.nz/

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Desmond, M. (2019, July). Habitat mapping to inform customary fisheries management. Verbal presentation at the NZ Marine Sciences Society (NZMSS) Joint Meeting with the Oceania Chondrichthyan Society, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Smith, A., Carson, S., Desmond, M., Pritchard, D., & Hepburn, C. (2019, March). Robust, reliable citizen science? Assessing data quality in an intertidal monitoring project in Southern New Zealand. Verbal presentation at the CitSci2019 Conference: Growing Our Family Tree, Raleigh, NC.

2018

Journal - Research Article

Desmond, M. J., Suárez–Jiménez, R., Nelson, W. A., & Hepburn, C. D. (2018). Epifaunal community structure within southern New Zealand kelp forests. Marine Ecology Progress Series, 596, 71-81. doi: 10.3354/meps12587

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Desmond, M. J., Hepburn, C. D., Scott, N. J., & Tidey, E. J. (2018, May). Reclaiming the knowledge of fisheries habitat distribution within a customary management framework. Verbal presentation at the 17th Annual Marine Geological & Biological Habitat Mapping (GeoHab) Conference, Santa Barbara, USA.

Tidey, E. J., & Desmond, M. J. (2018, May). Towards habitat mapping multibeam data collection protocols: A case study from coastal Otago, New Zealand. Verbal presentation at the 17th Annual Marine Geological & Biological Habitat Mapping (GeoHab) Conference, Santa Barbara, USA.

2017

Journal - Research Article

Desmond, M. J., Pritchard, D. W., & Hepburn, C. D. (2017). Light dose versus rate of delivery: Implications for macroalgal productivity. Photosynthesis Research, 132(3), 257-264. doi: 10.1007/s11120-017-0381-z

Awarded Doctoral Degree

Desmond, M. J. (2017). Kelp-forest response to light limitation (PhD). University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/7203

2015

Journal - Research Article

Desmond, M. J., Pritchard, D. W., & Hepburn, C. D. (2015). Light limitation within southern New Zealand kelp forest communities. PLoS ONE, 10(4), e0123676. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0123676

Working Paper; Discussion Paper; Technical Report

Desmond, M. (2015). An overview of kelp forest communities in the south-eastern South Island, New Zealand. South-East Marine Protection Forum. 10p. Retrieved from https://south-eastmarine.org.nz

2013

Journal - Research Article

Desmond, M. J., McLeod, R. J., & Hepburn, C. D. (2013). Analysis of trace metal concentration in a degraded lagoon in East Otago, New Zealand. New Zealand Journal of Marine & Freshwater Research, 47(4), 469-480. doi: 10.1080/00288330.2013.782878

2011

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Desmond, M. (2011). The effects of sewage outfall on the marine environment. Proceedings of the New Zealand Marine Sciences Society (NZMSS) Conference: Understanding, Managing, and Conserving our Marine Environment. (pp. 38). Retrieved from http://nzmss.org/assets/Conference/NZMSS2011AbstractsPosterPresentations.pdf