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Matt Rees

Marine Ecologist - AIMS


Research Locations: Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean

Postdoctoral Scientist, Australian Institute of Marine Science

Overview

Matt is a postdoctoral fellow on the Global FinPrint Project, based at the Australian Institute of Marine Science in Perth, Western Australia. Matt’s previous research has examined the use of remotely sensed habitat information to predict species distributions and better inform conservation strategies such as marine protected areas. He also has extensive experience using baited remote underwater video systems (BRUVs) and pelagic BRUVs to survey fish populations.

Research

  • Explores species-environment relationships.
  • Understanding how environmental data can improve the assessment and design of marine protected areas.
  • The use of baited remote underwater video to survey fishes.
  • Publications

Education

  • Ph.D. Marine Science, University of Wollongong, Australia
  • B.S. Marine Science (Hons), University of Wollongong