Shaun Wilson

Shaun Wilson is an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at the UWA Oceans Institute, University of Western Australia, and a scientist in the Marine Science Program at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA). His research focuses on marine ecosystems, particularly coral reefs, investigating environmental disturbances, fish ecology, and ecosystem services. He holds a PhD in Marine Biology from James Cook University (2002) and a BSc Hons in Marine Biology (1997). His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to life below water.

Educational Background:

• PhD, Marine Biology, James Cook University, 2002
• BSc Hons, Marine Biology, James Cook University, 1997

Research Interests: Marine ecology, coral reef resilience, climate change impacts, fish community dynamics, and habitat associations. He has published 189 articles and led projects like 'Linking fine scale oceanography to the resilience of ecological values in WA marine reserves.'

Awards: Recipient of the 2021 Highly Cited Researcher award in Environment and Ecology. His work has been cited 22,182 times with an h-index of 68.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with UWA, DBCA, and international research networks, contributing to datasets on coral reef biodiversity and fisheries management.