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Bath, Me, Us

West Boothbay Harbor, Maine, United States

Supervise a team of six scientists managing intertidal fisheries including clams, oysters, mussels, marine worms, seaweed, and snails. Develop and implement protocols for long term intertidal monitoring to observe ecological impacts of climate change. Engage with Maine municipalities co-managing their shellfish resources. Serve on the Coastal and Marine Working Group of the Maine Climate Council to develop recommendations for state climate resiliency.

Walpole, Maine, United States

Manage microalgae and oyster seed production. Develop and standardize operations protocols and training.

Walpole, Maine

Improve hatchery and farm production by increasing resiliency to environmental change. Facilitate communication between the shellfish aquaculture industry and academic scientists, federal and state agencies, and others.

East Boothbay, Maine

Plan and implement experiments to investigate the effects of ocean acidification on coccolithophores; participate in oceanographic research cruises in the Gulf of Maine; communicate results through publications, conference presentations, and outreach events.

Brunswick, Me

Courses:EOS 3625: Research in Oceanography: Physical and Biological Controls in EstuariesCourse Description: A survey of estuarine systems considering the geomorphological and chemical constraints on phytoplankton communities, and in turn, the impacts of the phytoplankton communities on estuarine chemistry. Further considers the abiotic and biotic controls on biogeochemical and nutrient cycling in estuarine systems. Laboratories and field trips highlight the variety of estuaries found in Maine and emphasize the chemical and biological differences of these estuaries through sampling from docks or small boats. The department weekend field seminar to Somes Sound in Acadia National Park will characterize the fjard estuarine system.EOS 2625: Ocean AcidificationCourse Description: Anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions are causing acidification of the ocean at a rate unprecedented in the geologic record. The associated changes in ocean chemistry present myriad potential difficulties for marine organisms. Considers the biological implications of ocean acidification, including the highly variable and extreme coastal carbonate chemistry conditions. Builds skills in critically evaluating scientific papers. Laboratory component includes active culturing work to experimentally determine the impacts of acidification on marine organisms. Lectures and three hours of laboratory or fieldwork per week.EOS 2620: Topics in Gulf of Maine OceanographyCourse Description: Explores oceanography of the Gulf of Maine through a variety of topical issues including harmful algal blooms, input of freshwater, and historical changes in chemical and biological properties. Fundamental principles of physical, chemical, and biological oceanography are explored together to consider the Gulf of Maine as a microcosm of the North Atlantic. Multiple presentations throughout allow students to communicate Gulf of Maine science to a variety of intended audiences.

Augusta, Maine

Managed and coordinated six-person subcommittee to review existing scientific data regarding the effects of ocean and coastal acidification on Maine’s commercially important fisheries. Proposed research and monitoring priorities. Contributed to the writing of the scientific summary section of the Commission report.

Woods Hole, Massachusetts

Conducted research on the effects of ocean acidification on larval bay scallops, a commercially important shellfish species. Conceived on research ideas, wrote successful proposals to fund the research, carried out experiments, analyzed and interpreted data, communicated the results. Collaborated with research scientists, aquaculturists, fishermen, and a Cape Cod shellfish constable to successfully carry out shellfish research. Mentored student intern in designing independent research projects.

Easton, Pennsylvania

Designed and conducted research projects to determine effects of parasite infection on freshwater snail shell and tissue composition and the effects of estivation on freshwater snail lipid content.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Biological Oceanography

Dissertation: Growth and development of larval bay scallops (Argopecten irradians) in response to early exposure to high CO2 Advised.

Bachelor'S Degree, Biochemistry