Marine Biology (M.S.) Spotlight

My research studies the effects of early exposure to high-temperature exposure on fish phenotypic plasticity.

My research focuses on understanding the physiological effect of water quality on Eastern oysters.

Though the use of acoustic telemetry, I am investigating the fine-scale movements of Jonah crabs.

Selina's research will collaborate with local shellfish farmers to use DIY technologies to measure oyster behavioral responses and improve aquaculture outcomes.

Gabrielle's research focuses on microplastics in estuarine sediments, specifically how microplastic abundance and type vary between multiple estuarine habitats.

Michaela's research focuses on the gaping behavior of Eastern oysters and how external factors influence this behavior.

Ryan Adams is trying to understand the degree of upstream passage through historical dam sites and other barriers to migration.

Sasha is working with the Penobscot Nation to use acoustic telemetry as a method of tracking Rainbow smelt movements in the Penobscot River, ME.

Rachel's work involves using bioacoustics (passive acoustic monitoring) and environmental sea ice data to understand shifts in bearded seal breeding phenology and calling behavior in relation to climate change in Alaska. 

Jill Munger studies variation in acoustic communities and community behavior associated with mangrove restoration efforts in British Virgin Island

Nia Jeffers research area is mangrove habitat restoration and management with a focus in mangrove restoration methodology.

Chloe Pearson's uses acoustic telemetry to better understand the habitat use of rainbow smelt, including location, usage and use timing.