Anna R. Armitage

Anna R. Armitage is a Professor and Department Head of Marine Biology at Texas A&M University at Galveston. She holds a Ph.D. in Biology (2003) and B.S. in Marine Biology (1995) from UCLA. Her research focuses on coastal wetlands, mangrove expansion, and ecosystem restoration, emphasizing the ecological and societal benefits of these habitats.

Her education includes a strong foundation in marine biology and ecology, with a Ph.D. focused on coastal ecosystems. Her work bridges applied and theoretical research to inform coastal management strategies.

Research interests include mangrove-marsh dynamics, climate change impacts, wetland restoration success, and blue carbon sequestration. She collaborates on projects funded by NSF, Texas Sea Grant, and other agencies.

Key grants include NSF’s RAPID Collaborative Research (2017) on mangrove vs. salt marsh coastal protection post-Hurricane Harvey and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality-funded mangrove restoration studies (2015).

Her lab advises graduate students in marine biology and ecology, emphasizing fieldwork and interdisciplinary approaches. Alumni include researchers and educators contributing to coastal resource management.

Labs/Teams: Coastal and Wetlands Ecology Lab at TAMUG, collaborating with institutions like Florida International University and University of Houston.