Martin H. van der Meer

Martin van der Meer is a marine conservation geneticist at James Cook University specializing in coral reef ecosystems. Research focuses on population connectivity of endemic reef fishes using molecular markers to assess marine protected area effectiveness. Key study organisms include anemonefish (Amphiprion), wrasses (Coris), and butterflyfish (Chaetodon).

Publications demonstrate expertise in microsatellite marker development, genetic connectivity analysis, and conservation prioritization for island populations. Studies document self-replenishment mechanisms in isolated populations and hybridization patterns in iconic species. Educational research explores innovative pedagogy in anatomy/physiology instruction.