جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

Scott Heppellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Marine Ecology
• Freshwater Fisheries Ecology
• Fish Physiology
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Scott Heppell is a Professor in the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences at Oregon State University, College of Agricultural Sciences. He leads the Heppell Lab, focusing on marine and freshwater fish ecology, conservation, and fisheries management. He is actively involved in international research, particularly in the Caribbean through the Grouper Moon Project. Education: Ph.D. in Physiology/Zoology, North Carolina State University MS in Physiology/Zoology, North Carolina State University BS in Biology, University of Washington His research spans physiological ecology of fishes, life history traits, and population responses to human impacts. He has conducted fieldwork on bluefin tuna, groupers, rockfish, and salmon across the Atlantic, Pacific, and Caribbean. His work integrates physiology, behavior, and ecology to inform sustainable fisheries and ecosystem management. His recent publications focus on marine conservation, fish population dynamics, microplastic ingestion, spawning aggregations, and acoustic monitoring. Trends show a strong emphasis on long-term ecological monitoring, conservation success stories (e.g., Nassau grouper recovery), and innovative techniques like hydroacoustics and machine learning in bioacoustics. Scientific Awards: William E Ricker Resource Conservation Award, American Fisheries Society (2021) Registry of Distinguished Teachers, OSU (2020) RM Wade Outstanding Teacher Award, OSU (2020) Meek Scholar, University of Alaska (2018) Oregon State University Richard M. Bressler Senior Faculty Teaching Award (2024) Past-President's Award, Oregon Chapter of the American Fisheries Society (2023) He advises graduate and non-thesis students and collaborates with agencies, NGOs, and universities globally. He teaches courses in fish physiology, fishery biology, and salmon management. He co-leads an international short course in Conservation Biology in Croatia. His lab, the Heppell Lab, conducts applied and basic research across diverse marine ecosystems, contributing significantly to marine conservation policy and practice.

• Coral Biology
• Marine Ecology
• Climate Change Impacts
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Bette Willis is a Professor at the School of Marine and Tropical Biology, James Cook University, and a Chief Investigator at the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies. Her research focuses on coral biology, ecology, and resilience in the context of climate change and anthropogenic impacts. She has supervised over 100 postgraduate students and published extensively on coral symbiosis, disease dynamics, and restoration strategies. Willis’s work explores inter-kingdom symbiotic partnerships in corals, drivers of coral disease outbreaks, and coral acclimatization to environmental stressors. She collaborates internationally on coral health networks and has pioneered studies on microbial aggregates (CAMAs) and transgenerational symbiont inheritance. Her articles investigate coral disease mechanisms, restoration effectiveness, and genetic markers for stress tolerance. Willis advocates for protecting coral ecosystems through conservation strategies that integrate ecological and socioeconomic factors. She has been involved in creating coral spawning databases and evaluating the impact of restoration efforts on fish communities. Notable contributions include linking microbial trade-offs to coral evolution and demonstrating how environmental stressors exacerbate disease susceptibility. Her research bridges basic science with practical conservation, emphasizing coral resilience in a changing climate.

Robert Warnerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهش

• Behavioral Ecology
• Evolutionary Ecology
• Marine Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Robert Warner is a Research Professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), affiliated with the Marine Science Institute. His research focuses on Behavioral and Evolutionary Ecology, particularly the evolution of mating systems, life histories in coral reef fishes, and marine conservation biology. He investigates topics such as sexual selection, parental care, and gamete allocation in males, combining field experiments with dynamic modeling. His work also addresses recruitment dynamics in marine fishes, using otolith chemistry to trace larval dispersal and assess population connectivity. Warner’s conservation research examines historical marine ecosystem degradation and the efficacy of marine reserves. He demonstrates how reserves enhance biomass and biodiversity, influencing exploited species positively. He collaborates with UCSB and NCEAS on reserve design and marine spatial planning. His field studies span locations like St. Croix, Hawaii, and the Galapagos Islands, emphasizing experimental approaches to ecological questions. His articles highlight themes like larval dispersal mechanisms, parasite dynamics in marine systems, and the ecological impacts of human activity. While not currently accepting graduate students, he advises through collaborative projects with EEMB colleagues. His research integrates behavioral, ecological, and conservation science to address global marine challenges.

• Coral Reef Ecology
• Marine Conservation Biology
• Mesophotic Coral Reefs
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gemma Galbraith is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at James Cook University. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Ecology, Evolution and Behaviour from Durham University (UK) and an MSc in Marine Environmental Management from the University of York (UK). Her research focuses on understanding coral reef ecosystems, particularly the ecological dynamics of submerged seamounts, pinnacles, and mesophotic reefs using advanced technologies like Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs). She collaborates with Professors Andrew Hoey and Geoff Jones on projects investigating reef connectivity and resilience in the Coral Sea and Great Barrier Reef. Her work emphasizes the interplay between reef habitats and human well-being, exploring how understudied ecosystems contribute to broader marine landscapes. Key areas include biodiversity assessment, fish community structures, and the impact of environmental stressors on reef health. She contributes to large-scale monitoring initiatives like the Coral Sea Marine Park surveys, focusing on hydrodynamic drivers and plastic pollution effects. Galbraith’s research bridges ecology and conservation, with a focus on under-explored reef systems. She has published extensively on topics such as black coral symbiosis, seamount connectivity, and the ecological roles of submerged pinnacles. Her findings inform marine reserve management and sustainable fisheries practices. Her current projects leverage cutting-edge technology to explore deep-water habitats, advancing understanding of coral reef resilience in the face of climate change and anthropogenic pressures.

Lynn Waterhouseمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Quantitative Fisheries Science
• Stock Assessment
• Population Dynamics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Lynn Waterhouse is an Assistant Professor and Assistant Unit Leader in Fisheries at the Minnesota Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, University of Minnesota. Her research focuses on quantitative fisheries science, stock assessment, population dynamics of fishes, and statistical methods with applications to both marine and freshwater systems. Dr. Waterhouse holds a Ph.D. in Biological Oceanography from Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California San Diego; an M.S. in Statistics from Pennsylvania State University; an M.S. in Fisheries Science from Virginia Institute of Marine Sciences; and a B.S. in Biology from the University of Dayton. This interdisciplinary training forms the foundation of her research approach. Her primary research interests include quantitative fisheries science, stock assessment methodologies, population dynamics modeling, and statistical approaches to solving real-world fisheries problems. She has conducted significant research on Nassau Grouper conservation in the Cayman Islands, steelhead movement and abundance estimation, and spatial fishing models, demonstrating expertise in both theoretical and applied statistical methods. Dr. Waterhouse's publication record shows a progression from methodological advancements in fisheries science to more recent conservation-focused research with direct management implications. Her work on the recovery of Nassau Grouper following protective measures has been particularly influential, documenting how spatiotemporal closures can lead to population recovery when supported by rigorous monitoring. She has previously taught Introduction to Marine and Island Ecology of The Bahamas through the John G. Shedd Aquarium, demonstrating her commitment to education and public outreach in marine conservation.

Felicia C. Colemanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Marine Ecology
• Marine Policy
• Conservation Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Felicia C. Coleman is a Professor at Florida State University's Coastal & Marine Laboratory, specializing in marine ecology and conservation. Her research focuses on grouper species, particularly the Atlantic Goliath Grouper, addressing their ecology, conservation policies, and habitat engineering roles. She collaborates across disciplines to bridge science and policy, advocating for ecosystem-based management. Education: Ph.D. (1991), MSc (1981), and BSc (1976) from Florida State University and College of Charleston. Her work emphasizes the intersection of marine ecosystems and human activities, including fisheries management and climate change impacts. Key interests include spawning aggregations, mercury contamination in marine species, and policy implications for endangered species. She has served on councils like the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council and IUCN's Groupers & Wrasses Specialist Group. Publications highlight Goliath Grouper recovery, mercury effects, and Deepwater Horizon oil spill impacts. Her lab investigates habitat modification by red grouper and evaluates marine reserve efficacy. Currently, she leads global reassessments of Goliath Grouper conservation status.

Jason Everettمشاهده پروفایل

دانشگاهی

• Marine Ecosystems
• Climate Change Impacts
• Zooplankton Ecology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jason Everett is a Senior Research Fellow at the School of the Environment, The University of Queensland. He specializes in marine ecosystems, climate change impacts, and conservation planning. His work integrates ecological modeling, biodiversity monitoring, and policy development to address challenges in marine resource management and climate adaptation. Dr. Everett holds a Bachelor (Honours) in Marine and Estuarine Ecology from the University of New South Wales. Research interests focus on zooplankton ecology, climate-driven ecosystem changes, and the design of climate-smart marine protected areas. He leads projects such as BioTIME 2.0, expanding global biodiversity databases, and develops ensemble models to assess climate risks in marine ecosystems. His studies emphasize the intersection of ecological data and spatial planning to enhance conservation outcomes. Recent work highlights the critical role of mangroves and pelagic ecosystems in mitigating climate impacts while advocating for adaptive management strategies. His publications span topics like larval fish dynamics, carbon sequestration by gelatinous organisms, and modeling uncertainties in fisheries projections. Dr. Everett collaborates with international teams to advance interdisciplinary approaches in marine science. Advising and grant activities are not detailed in the text, though his research often involves large-scale collaborative efforts. He is affiliated with the Centre for Marine Science and contributes to initiatives like the Australian Zooplankton Biomass Database. His work underscores the urgency of integrating ecological realism with policy frameworks to safeguard marine biodiversity in a changing climate.

• Marine Bioacoustics
• Marine Ecology
• Soundscapes
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ana Širović is a Professor at the Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Her research focuses on marine bioacoustics, particularly using acoustic methods to study endangered marine species like large cetaceans and fish. She investigates the impacts of anthropogenic noise on marine life, with a strong emphasis on whale communication and habitat preservation. Education: Prior roles include Associate Professorships at Texas A&M University and Alaska Pacific University, and a research oceanographer at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Awards: Medwin Award (Acoustical Society of America), US Antarctic Service Medal. Key Projects: Leads initiatives like PURE WIND (offshore wind farm noise impacts), DIAPHONIA (underwater noise effects), and Twilighted (deep-sea research in Madeira). Her research interests span soundscapes, marine ecology, and the behavioral responses of marine organisms to environmental changes. Recent studies include analyzing blue whale song patterns, predator-prey dynamics in the San Diego Trough, and the effects of shipping noise on whale communication. Publications highlight her work on cetacean acoustics, offshore wind farm impacts, and larval fish behavior under anthropogenic noise. She advises master’s students on topics like prey abundance correlations with whale vocalizations and blue whale song frequency variations.

• Marine Ecology
• Hydroacoustics
• Coral Reef Conservation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jack Egerton is a Researcher at the School of Ocean Sciences, Bangor University. His work focuses on marine ecology and acoustic monitoring of aquatic ecosystems, particularly coral reefs and fish communities in tropical and subtropical regions. PhD in Philosophy (Marine Ecology) from Bangor University (2017) Dr. Egerton specializes in applying hydroacoustic techniques to study fish populations across diverse marine environments including the Arabian Gulf , Qatari waters , and Palmyra Atoll . His research encompasses: Marine Protected Area (MPA) effectiveness assessment Coral reef and rhodolith bed conservation Scale-dependent habitat influences on marine biodiversity Advanced acoustic survey methodologies His publications since 2017 demonstrate consistent contributions to marine spatial planning, habitat mapping, and fisheries management through innovative hydroacoustic applications. While no specific awards are documented in the provided materials, his work has been published in high-impact journals including Scientific Reports and ICES Journal of Marine Science .

Laurent Cherubinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهش

• Marine Ecology
• Ocean Dynamics
• Acoustic Monitoring in Marine Environments
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Laurent Cherubin is a Research Professor at Florida Atlantic University (FAU), affiliated with the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (HBOI) and the Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering (OME). His research focuses on marine ecology, ocean dynamics, and the application of advanced technologies like autonomous robotics and machine learning to study marine ecosystems. He specializes in acoustic monitoring of marine life, fish spawning aggregations, and the impacts of climate change on coastal systems. Cherubin’s work integrates physics-based models with cutting-edge AI techniques to analyze ocean currents, larval dispersal patterns, and species behavior. His recent studies include using autonomous wave gliders to track delphinid habitats and developing deep learning algorithms for detecting grouper vocalizations. He also investigates climate-driven changes in the West Florida Shelf and Gulf of Mexico’s circulation dynamics, contributing to fisheries management and conservation strategies. His research has advanced methodologies in spatio-temporal modeling, acoustic signal processing, and bio-physical connectivity assessments. He collaborates with institutions globally to address challenges in marine biodiversity protection and sustainable resource management. Cherubin’s interdisciplinary approach bridges engineering, computer science, and environmental science to tackle complex oceanographic problems. While no formal awards are listed, his contributions to marine robotics and AI applications in oceanography are significant. His work on fish spawning aggregations and larval dispersal has informed conservation policies in the Caribbean and Bahamas, emphasizing the importance of ecosystem connectivity. Ongoing projects include improving predictive models for ocean dynamics and advancing acoustic technologies for real-time marine monitoring.

• Marine Ecology
• Fisheries Management
• Conservation Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Even Moland is an Associate Professor at the Department of Natural Sciences, University of Agder. His research focuses on marine ecology, fisheries management, and conservation biology, with an emphasis on understanding the impacts of climate change, marine protected areas (MPAs), and human activities on marine ecosystems. His work explores topics such as fish population dynamics, spatial behavior of marine species, and the effectiveness of conservation strategies. He uses advanced techniques like acoustic telemetry and Bayesian modeling to study animal behavior and habitat use. Collaborations with institutions globally underscore his interdisciplinary approach to solving complex ecological challenges. Key contributions include studies on the effects of marine heatwaves on fish communities, the role of MPAs in preserving biodiversity, and the ecological consequences of climate change on marine species. His research has been published in high-impact journals such as Science , Biological Conservation , and Ecology and Evolution .

Gayle Zydlewskiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Fish Ecology
• Environmental Science
• Behavioral Ecology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gayle Zydlewski is a Professor and Director of Maine Sea Grant at the University of Maine's School of Marine Sciences. Her research focuses on fish ecology, particularly how environmental conditions influence fish behavior and physiology. She leads studies on sturgeon populations in the Penobscot River and Gulf of Maine, tidal turbine impacts on fish, and diadromous fish migration patterns using acoustic technologies. Education: Ph.D. in Marine Sciences from the University of Maine Research Interests: Integrating behavior and physiology to assess environmental impacts on fish populations. Current projects include: Presence/distribution of Atlantic/shortnose sturgeon Acoustic tracking of fish aggregations Tidal turbine effects on fish behavior Shortnose sturgeon spawning dynamics Hydroacoustic monitoring of migratory fish Labs/Teams: Directs the Zydlewski Lab (website: Lab ) focused on applied marine research for resource management.

Brice Semmensمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Coastal Ecology
• Conservation Ecology
• Coral Reef Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Brice Semmens is a Professor in Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego. He serves as Director of the California Cooperative Oceanic Fisheries Investigations (CalCOFI), a long-term oceanographic and fisheries monitoring program. His research focuses on quantitative ecology, stable isotope analysis, and fisheries management, with particular emphasis on coral reef ecosystems, population dynamics, and conservation strategies. Education: B.S., Texas A&M University; M.S., UCSB (Donald Bren School of Environmental Science and Management); Ph.D., University of Washington. His work integrates ecological modeling, field observations, and collaborative approaches to address challenges in marine resource management. Research interests include stock assessment methodologies, larval fish ecology, and the application of novel technologies (e.g., AI-driven fisheries monitoring, eDNA sampling). Key contributions include developing the IsoBank isotopic data repository and advancing statistical tools like the cosimmr R package for stable isotope mixing models. Recent articles highlight his focus on spatial management of sharks, environmental drivers of larval recruitment, and the socio-ecological impacts of marine protected areas. His work emphasizes bridging science with conservation policy, particularly regarding threatened species like Nassau grouper and white abalone.

• Wildlife Ecology
• Conservation Biology
• Environmental Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Arnold Lugo Carvajal is a Researcher in the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation at Wageningen University & Research. He is affiliated with the Graduate School PE&RC (Production Ecology & Resource Conservation) and actively contributes to studies on Amazonian floodplain ecosystems. Research Interests: His work focuses on wildlife ecology , forest fire impacts , and freshwater conservation in Amazonian floodplains. Key areas include terrestrial-aquatic coupling , fish community dynamics , and climate change resilience in tropical ecosystems. Recent Publications: His research on fire-induced shifts in fish communities (2023) and acoustic spawning aggregations (2020) has advanced understanding of drought-fire interactions in floodplain forests. These works span ecology , conservation biology , and climate adaptation studies .

Peter Waldieمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Coral Reef Fisheries
• Community-Based Resource Management
• Marine Conservation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Peter Waldie serves as an Adjunct Research Fellow affiliated with the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at James Cook University while working full-time as a Coastal Fisheries Scientist for The Nature Conservancy. His career bridges academic research and practical conservation efforts across Melanesia and Micronesia, with a focus on community-based fisheries management. Waldie's research interests center on the ecological and social dimensions of coral reef fisheries. His work examines how community-based management systems can effectively conserve threatened fish species while maintaining sustainable livelihoods. He has particular expertise in customary marine governance systems and their integration with modern conservation approaches. His fieldwork in Papua New Guinea's New Ireland Province has provided valuable insights into the practical challenges and opportunities of community-led marine conservation. Analysis of Waldie's publication record reveals consistent contributions to understanding fish behavior, community management effectiveness, and coral reef ecosystem dynamics. His research often focuses on groupers and other commercially important species, examining migration patterns, spawning aggregations, and human-fishery interactions. A recurring theme is how ecological knowledge can be combined with social understanding to create more effective and equitable conservation outcomes. Waldie has been instrumental in developing practical conservation outcomes, including the creation of a 2.4-million-hectare marine protected area network in Papua New Guinea that connects local resource owners with premium sustainable seafood markets in Hong Kong. This innovative approach directly incentivizes sustainable resource management by creating economic benefits for conservation. As a Coastal Fisheries Scientist for The Nature Conservancy, Waldie supports community partners across the Pacific region in developing effective fisheries management strategies. He collaborates with leading researchers from the ARC Centre of Excellence to advance both the scientific understanding and practical application of sustainable fisheries management approaches.