Mark McRae

Mark McRae serves as an Associate Professor in the Biology Department at The University of Tampa, teaching Biological Unity courses from his office in Science Wing - Plant Hall (Room SC-213). His research centers on Hawaiian freshwater ecosystems, focusing on stream-dwelling fishes and crustaceans.

His academic credentials include:

• B.S. from Oregon State University (1996)
• M.Sc. from Louisiana State University (2001)
• Ph.D. from Louisiana State University (2007)

McRae specializes in freshwater ecology with emphasis on population dynamics and community interactions in Hawaiian streams. His fieldwork examines trophic relationships, seaward migration patterns, habitat utilization, and reproductive success of endemic species like Kuhlia xenura, directly supporting conservation efforts through empirical data collection.

Research collaborations with Hawaii’s Division of Aquatic Resources, Bishop Museum, and University of Hawaii at Hilo drive his projects. These partnerships translate ecological findings into actionable conservation policies, particularly for terminal stream reaches where ecosystem integrity faces anthropogenic pressures.

Contact details: (813) 257-3351 | mmcrae@ut.edu | 401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33606 (Mailbox: Box 3F)