Ann E. Holmes, PhD
Welcome to my personal research website!
Parque Nacional Bahía de Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico — UC Davis Ecogeomorphology Field Course, 2018
I’m an applied aquatic ecologist who studies biodiversity, species interactions, and responses to anthropogenic impacts. My work using foundational concepts in ecology and evolution to deepen understanding of patterns and processes, informing conservation, management, and restoration.
I’m fascinated by aquatic species and ecosystems, and my work often takes a holistic approach. For example, I studied spatiotemporal dynamics of freshwater fishes to inform watershed management and conservation of native fishes. I’ve tackled challenges like monitoring rare endangered fish and detection of aquatic invasive species. My research includes characterizing ecosystem services of wetland-associated bats, trophic ecology of estuarine zooplankton, and genomics of freshwater harmful algae blooms.
The approaches I use include ecological modeling, phylogenetics, Big Data, and molecular methods, including eDNA metabarcoding and genomic approaches. I’m a values-driven researcher who prioritizes community, inclusion, and open science.
Why habitat matters: An Ecologist’s perspective on proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act
A proposed regulatory change undermines protections for hundreds of species across the US. Here’s my perspective.
Bats provide free pest control for local farms
This article in The Sacramento Observer highlights my research on bat ecosystem services for California Central Valley farms!
