Brigette Brinton

Brigette Brinton serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Biology at Georgia Southern University's College of Science and Mathematics, based at the Armstrong campus in Savannah, Georgia. Her office is located in Science Center room 125, and she holds an MS in Marine Sciences from Savannah State University. She teaches undergraduate courses including Principles of Biology I and II, Concepts of Biology, Diversity of Life, and Life/Earth Science for Early Childhood Educators.

Education:

• MS in Marine Sciences, Savannah State University

Research Focus: Her work spans marine biology, animal behavior, parasitology, and sustainability, with practical applications through the Sustainable Aquaponics Research Center. This research integrates ecological principles with sustainable food production systems, examining resource efficiency and environmental impacts in aquaculture-hydroponics symbiosis.

Research Center:

• Sustainable Aquaponics Research Center: Focuses on developing closed-loop agricultural systems that merge fish farming with soilless plant cultivation to reduce water usage and chemical inputs.

Contact: bbrinton@georgiasouthern.edu | (912) 344-2611