Dr. Mark Meekan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mark Meekan is an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia, specializing in marine science with a focus on fish ecology and conservation biology. He earned his PhD in marine science in 1993 and has over 30 years of experience working in tropical marine ecosystems. His research interests encompass the early life history of reef fishes and the ecological roles of elasmobranchs in marine environments. Dr. Meekan has published over 300 papers in international journals and serves as Chief Specialist Editor for the scientific journal Frontiers in Marine Science, focusing on Marine Megafauna. He currently supervises post-doctoral fellows and PhD students on projects related to sharks and reef fishes in the Indian and Pacific Oceans, highlighting his commitment to advancing knowledge in marine conservation.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
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  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.