John Hooper (marine biologist)

John N.A. Hooper is an Australian marine biologist and writer on science. He is the current Head of Biodiversity & Geosciences Programs at the Queensland Museum.[1] His research has included studying the possible medical benefits of marine sponges, including beta blockers for heart disease, and for compounds to combat illnesses like gastro-intestinal disease and cancer.[2][3] In 2007 he was a member of the Discussion Panel On Marine Genetic Resources for the eighth annual United Nations Informal Consultative Process for Oceans and the Law of the Sea (UNICPOLOS).[4]

  1. ^ "New marine species keeping marine scientists busy". "The Science Show", Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 18 December 2010.
  2. ^ Pawlik, Joseph (21 March 2003). "Invertebrate Zoology: Sorting Sponges". Science. 299 (5614): 1846b–1847. doi:10.1126/science.1082916. S2CID 85266676.
  3. ^ Berry, Lorraine (2003). "Soaking up the limelight". Nature. 421 (6925): 791. doi:10.1038/421791a. S2CID 766377.
  4. ^ "ICP-8 HIGHLIGHTS". Earth Negotiations Bulletin. 25 (40). 27 June 2007.