Kevin S Beach

Kevin S Beach is the Chair of the Biology Department and Dana Professor at The University of Tampa. His research focuses on marine plant physiology, particularly evaluating abiotic factors' role in coastal zone productivity and supply-side ecology's impact on marine plant population structures. He investigates seaweed roles in Florida Keys reef ecosystems and collaborates with NOAA's National Undersea Research Program.

• Education: B.S. 1990, University of New Hampshire; Ph.D. 1996, University of Hawaii at Manoa

Research emphasizes macroalgae ecology in seagrass beds, involving undergraduates in field studies. His work spans macroalgae-coral interactions, algal fragmentation dynamics, and nutrient limitations in Florida Keys and Hawaiian coastal zones.

Professional activities include NOAA research and presentations on marine algae. Research trends show focus on ecological interactions, disturbance responses, and algal population dynamics in tropical marine environments.