Dr Bradley Opdyke's qualifications include an AB in Geochemistry (Columbia University), MSc in geology/earth science (The University of Michigan) and a PhD in geology (The University of Michigan). 

His research has followed two main themes; the first is Paleoceanography and the second is investigating Coral reef ecosystems to assess the impact of higher pCO2 on reef sustainability into the future, not just in Australia, but globally.  His areas of expertise include sedimentology, organic geochemistry, marine geoscience, palaeoclimatology, and geology amongst others.