Marine Biology (M.S.) Spotlight

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

UNH marine biology student Todd Selling studies potential behavioral changes that the American lobster may experience as a result of ocean acidification and ocean warming.

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

Ana Silverio uses long-term independent and dependent fisheries catch data from Texas Parks and Wildlife and quantitative tools to look at how extreme events affect coastal fish populations along the Texas Gulf Coast.

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

Shelby Perry studies the effects of stocking density and light on the growth and aggression of juvenile lumpfish.

Riplee Mercer's research examines a species of nori called Wildemania amplissima and how it can be used in aquaculture in New England.

Researcher Sophie Wulfing uses concepts from linear algebra and evolutionary game theory to model populations of the blue octopus in the fishery of southwest Madagascar.

Melanie Smith studies how acoustic data can help us to better understand the ecology and behavior of marine mammals, specifically humpback whales in Southeast Alaska

Hanna Mogensen's research focuses on assessing surface-water microplastics in the Hampton-Seabrook Estuary located in southern New Hampshire.

Hanna Mogensen's research focuses on assessing surface-water microplastics in the Hampton-Seabrook Estuary located in southern New Hampshire.