Jessica Pearce

Jessica Pearce is a Part-Time Lecturer at the University of Western Australia (UWA), affiliated with both the Multi-Discipline UWA Oceans Institute and the School of Biological Sciences. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy and specializes in marine biology, genomics, and environmental DNA (eDNA) research. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to ocean conservation and biodiversity.

Research interests include marine vertebrate genomics, population genetics, molecular ecology, and conservation strategies for sharks and rays. She has published extensively on topics such as eDNA taxonomic classification, genome assembly of marine species, and deep-sea biodiversity. Notable contributions include studies on the spangled emperor fish (Lethrinus nebulosus) and deep-sea shark behavior in the Red Sea.

Her recent publications highlight advancements in genomic tools for marine conservation, including chromosome-level genome assemblies and biodiversity assessments using eDNA. Collaborations span international teams, with a focus on genomic data integration for ecological monitoring.

No scientific awards are explicitly listed, but her research has garnered significant readership on platforms like Mendeley and X. She has contributed to interdisciplinary projects like the OceanOmics Program, aiming to monitor and protect ocean life through innovative genomic and ecological methods.