Dr Katharina Fabricius was awarded the 2025 AIMS Medal, alongside medal co-recipient, Libby Evans-Illidge. Katharina and Libby received the award in recognition of their sustained contributions to AIMS, personification of AIMS’ values, leadership and respect of their peers, both in their areas and more broadly.
Dr Katharina Fabricius is one of AIMS’ best-known scientists, domestically and globally.
Her pioneering research has transformed understanding of the effects of human impacts on coral reefs, especially through ocean acidification (an impact of climate change) and land run-off on marine water quality.
Katharina now leads research on understanding natural processes limiting reef recovery—knowledge critical to understand future reefs and to inform management actions such as reef restoration.
Congratulations, Katharina!
Learn more: https://www.aims.gov.au/information-centre/news-and-stories/aims-pioneers-honoured
