Hayden Schilling

Hayden Schilling is a Conjoint Associate Lecturer at UNSW Sydney and a Fisheries Scientist at the NSW Department of Primary Industries (Fisheries). He holds an adjunct position in the School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences at UNSW. His research focuses on fish biology, coastal/freshwater ecology, and fisheries statistics, particularly in the Murray-Darling Basin and eastern Australia. He completed his PhD on tailor fish (Pomatomus saltatrix) ecology, contributing to management strategies for sustainable fisheries. Current work includes long-term fish population trends, whale entanglements, and crab fisheries dynamics.

Education:

• PhD in Fisheries Science (UNSW and NSW DPI Fisheries)

Research Interests:

• Long-term fish population dynamics
• Ecological impacts of climate change
• Fisheries production mechanisms
• Artificial reef ecology
• Invasive species management

Publications: Recent work highlights include studies on freshwater fish fragmentation, larval fish recruitment models, and invasive carp biomass in the Murray-Darling Basin. His research often integrates citizen science and multi-jurisdictional data.

Affiliations:

• NSW DPI Port Stephens Fisheries Institute
• UNSW Sydney

Teaching: Guest lectures in marine science courses including MSCI2001, BIOS3081, and MSCI6681.