Monica McCard

Monica McCard is a Lecturer in Environmental Science at Liverpool John Moores University, specializing in ecological dynamics of invasive species. Her research focuses on:

• Functional responses of invasive predators
• Impact assessments on native ecosystems
• Role of habitat complexity in invasion success
• Deoxygenation effects on aquatic invasion stages

Her recent work explores lionfish ecology, prey switching, and habitat-driven predatory impacts. Publications include studies in Functional Ecologist, Science of The Total Environment, and Biological Invasions. Co-authors frequently include experts like Jaimie T.A. Dick and Ross N. Cuthbert.

Monica's research employs experimental ecology and quantitative models (e.g., Relative Impact Potential) to address invasion threats across marine and freshwater systems. Key areas include:

• Invasive crayfish and lionfish
• Native prey vulnerability
• Climate stressors (deoxygenation, temperature)
• Benthic habitat alterations

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