Dr. Mark Poesch

Biography

Mark Poesch is an Associate Professor in the Department of Renewable Resources at the University of Alberta. His research interests focus on aquatic conservation, fish and fisheries management, ecohydrology, ecosystem modeling, and ecological methods. He has extensive experience studying various aquatic taxa including over 30 species of fish, more than 20 species of mussels, and various zooplankton. Poesch's work primarily addresses the mechanisms of species loss due to anthropogenic disturbances such as land use change and climate change while developing assessment methods for aquatic systems. His research spans multiple provinces in Canada and he actively participates in collaborative efforts to restore threatened fish species and ecosystems. He also teaches multiple courses in fisheries and wildlife management, combining theoretical knowledge with practical applications. As an Associate Editor for the Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, Poesch engages with the scientific community to promote novel research in aquatic sciences.

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