Professor Gretta Pecl AM

A leading marine ecologist and advocate for climate adaptation

Professor Gretta Pecl AM is an internationally recognised marine ecologist whose work has changed our understanding of climate change impacts on marine ecosystems.

As director of the Centre for Marine Socioecology at the University of Tasmania, Professor Pecl has led groundbreaking research into species redistribution due to climate change.

A lead author for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report, Gretta has contributed to global climate policy.

As a recipient of an Australian Research Council Future Fellowship, she has led initiatives such as the national citizen science Range Extension Database and Mapping Project and Curious Climate which engages communities in climate science and adaptation strategies.

She has also developed several international networks, such as the Species on the Move research community, which has helped direct international research efforts on climate change and the impacts on our natural world.

Professor Pecl is a champion for women in STEM, dedicating significant time to mentoring and supporting women researchers in Tasmania and internationally. She has been instrumental in advancing gender equity in scientific leadership, ensuring more inclusive and diverse participation in marine and climate sciences.

Professor Pecl has been inducted into the Australian Society for Fish Biology Hall of Fame, received a Fulbright Fellowship, and was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for her significant service to ecological research and education.

“Professor Pecl’s leadership has reshaped climate science, inspiring action, innovation, and the next generation of researchers.” Peer testimony.

 Tasmanian Honour Roll of Women