University of North Carolina Wilmington
MARINE FISH ECOLOGY
ABOUT US
Based in coastal Wilmington, North Carolina, the McLean Lab is the research group led by Assistant Professor Dr. Matthew McLean. Our work focuses on the ecology and conservation of fish communities in ecosystems ranging from coral reefs to estuaries and coastal shelf seas.
PEOPLE
People are the heart of a thriving research group. We believe in providing equal opportunity to all, creating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and safe environment, building a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and supporting a healthy work-life balance.
RESEARCH
Our lab focuses on community ecology, functional ecology, and macroecology of marine fishes. We aim to understand i) how fish communities respond to environmental changes over space and time, ii) how fish communities shape ecosystem resilience, functioning, and services, and iii) how to integrate species’ functional roles into conservation and management.
PUBLICATIONS
Creating awareness, education, and scientific progress through peer-reviewed publications.