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Dr. Sammy King is an Adjunct Professor at the Louisiana State University (LSU), leading the USGS Louisiana Coop Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. He is affiliated with the College of Agriculture Renewable Natural Resources and the Department of Forestry, Wildlife, and Fisheries, with offices and labs in the RNR Building. His work emphasizes the conservation and management of wetland ecosystems and their dependent species, particularly waterbirds.
Education includes a Ph.D. in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences from Texas A&M University (1994), a Master of Science in Zoology and Wildlife Science from Auburn University (1990), and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Nicholls State University (1987).
Research interests focus on wetland ecology, hydrological processes, and biodiversity conservation. He employs a systems-based approach to study biotic and abiotic interactions in wetlands, addressing challenges like habitat degradation, climate change, and human-induced modifications. Collaborations with hydrologists, soil scientists, and agencies such as USGS and state/federal resource managers ensure practical applications of his findings. His studies span floodplains, agricultural wetlands (e.g., rice fields, crawfish ponds), and coastal marshes, with a strong emphasis on threatened species like Whooping Cranes and King Rails.
Recent publications highlight trends in wetland management, including the impact of drawdowns on coastal marshes, hydrological drivers of marsh bird abundance, and policy challenges in water-starved regions. His work also explores migration connectivity of sandhill cranes and the role of early successional habitats for cuckoos.
No scientific awards are explicitly listed. Advising and grants involve interdisciplinary teams and agency partnerships, though specific student names or grant details are not provided. His lab, Wetlands and Wildlife (website), supports studies on wetland sustainability and wildlife habitat requirements.
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