My name is Jack McDermott, I’m an applied ecologist, fisheries scientist, and conservation photographer based out of San Diego, California.
I am broadly interested in the application of scientific research to inform conservation and management decision-making. I have diverse fisheries experience, spanning work as a fisheries observer on longline and driftnet vessels, groundfish sampler for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and project coordinator for a salmon recovery organization in Seattle. I am driven by the inherent challenge of balancing human and ecological needs across natural systems.
My photography shifted from a commercial focus towards scientific communication. From fish to frogs, I am passionate about documenting wild spaces, biodiversity, and conservation stories. On this site, you’ll find a portfolio of my personal favorite works.
Currently, I am a master’s student at San Diego State University and a research assistant for the Fisheries and Climate Toolkit, an initiative advancing climate-resilient management for three marine protected areas in the Northeast U.S. Learn more about my research.
If you have a question, are interested in discussing a topic or possible project, or just want to say hello, feel free to contact me.
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