John Mohan

Who I am

I am a fish ecologist with broad interests in the life history and population dynamics of fish. I am fascinated by biominerals, the calcified structures that grow incrementally and provide clues to the age of fish and the environments they experience. In my current role as an assistant professor, I am both an educator and a researcher and I mentor undergraduate and graduate students. Mentorship is extremely important to me, as my own mentors shaped the scientist I am today. When I am not in the classroom or lab, you can find me skateboarding, surfing, disc golfing, hiking or fishing.

Where I work

The Gulf of Maine is one of the fastest warming water bodies on planet earth. The diversity of marine life in the north-eastern USA is exceptional. As my previous research focused on the Gulf of Mexico, I am stoked to now be based in the Gulf of Maine.

What I do

As both a teacher and a researcher, I love what I do; constantly asking questions about the natural world while also answering questions from those who are curious keeps life interesting. I spend a lot of time in the class room and lab, but best of all is being in the field. Spending time on the water and seeing marine life in action motivates my research questions.