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Matthew McLean
@mcleanfishecology.bsky.social
Assistant Professor at UNCW
focused on community/functional/macro ecology of marine fishes. Dad x2.
Check out our new paper, led by Liam MacNeil, showing trait convergence under similar environmental conditions in demersal fish assemblages across the Northern Hemisphere

dx.doi.org/10.1111/geb....
November 16, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Check out our new paper in GEC showing how ecological traits can be used to rank conservation priorities for fish species within the same IUCN categories. Priorities for threatened species can change importantly based on conservation goals.

doi.org/10.1016/j.ge...
July 22, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Counting fish isn't hard in temperate ecosystems...right?
June 25, 2025 at 1:22 AM
🚨NEW IN @pnas.org🚨

We evaluated the distribution and drivers of aesthetic value in reef fish assemblages worldwide! MPAs enhance aesthetic value and tropical developing countries have the greatest potential conservation benefits!

doi.org/10.1073/pnas...

@reeflifesurvey.bsky.social
June 18, 2025 at 6:34 PM
First post on BS! Celebrating a paper accepted with a fabulous beer!
May 16, 2025 at 11:25 PM