Research Team

Education: 

Ph.D. Louisiana State University (2007)

M.S. Texas A&M University (2002)

B.S. Oregon State University (1998)

Research Interest:

Biology and ecology of bony fishes, sharks, and rays. Research focus on life history, habitat use, movement, and feeding ecology of marine species throughout sub-tropical and temperate ecosystems.

Education:

Ph.D. Florida International University (2023)

M.S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (2017)

B.S. Texas A&M University (2014)

Research Interest:

My current research is focused on the spatial dynamics of human-harvested and affected fishes and invertebrates in coastal habitats. I am also interested in the application of active acoustic methods and spatial analyses to provide population size and distribution information of reef fishes. My research goals are to improve the effectiveness of management and conservation efforts for coastal ecosystems by integrating modelling approaches and the use of advanced technologies in fisheries-independent surveys.

Education:

M.S. University of New England (2018)

B.S. Old Dominion University (2013)

Research Interests:

My interests in marine ecology stem from studying the connections between ecological, physiological, and environmental factors that may influence the spatial and temporal distribution of marine organisms. My dissertation is focused on identifying variation in movement and habitat connectivity of sharks at offshore banks to better inform fisheries management of best conservation practices within the Gulf of Mexico.

Education:

M.S. University of the Azores (2022)

B.S. University College Cork (2020)

Research Interests:

My research focuses on the ecology of marine predators within coastal ecosystems. I am particularly interested in the trophic ecology and habitat use of elasmobranchs, with the aims of understanding their role in food webs. My dissertation research will explore dietary habits and spatial movements of sympatric batoids in Texas estuaries.

Education:

B.S. University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (2022)

Research Interests:

I am interested in the behavioral ecology and migratory patterns of marine fishes within coastal and pelagic ecosystems. My dissertation will investigate the early life of several tropical tuna species (yellowfin, blackfin, bigeye, and skipjack) using telemetry, dietary tracers, and otolith chemistry to gain insight into the community dynamics of tunas in the Gulf of Mexico.

Education:

M.S. University of St. Andrews, Scotland (2021)

B.S. University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain (2020)

Research Interests:

I am interested in studying how human activities impact shark populations and conservation. My dissertation will be focused on the impacts of human-wildlife interactions and shark survival rates. My research is focused on shark depredation patterns, fisher behavior with sharks, and examining post-release survival rates and spatial movement dynamics of sharks along the Texas coast.

Education:

B.S. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (2017)

Research Interests:

I am broadly interested in the spatial and temporal movement and feeding patterns of marine fishes. My thesis is focusing on the diets of red drum throughout the Galveston Bay Estuarine Complex.

Education:

B.S. Hawaii Pacific University (2024)

Research Interests:

I am interested in the behavior and movement of fishes/sharks. My thesis is focused on using acoustic telemetry to study the movement patterns of several estuarine fish species in a Texas estuary.

Education:

B.S. Texas A&M University (2024)

Research Interests:

My interests include elasmobranch physiology, behavior, and movement. My thesis is focused on age and growth of stingrays in the Gulf of Mexico.

Education:

M.S. Texas A&M University (2014)

B.S. Trinity University (2011)

Research Interests:

I am interested in habitat use and ecology of marine fishes. My research focuses on using acoustic telemetry to monitor fish and shark movement, habitat use, and residency within the estuary and coastal environment. The goal of this research is to provide insight into habitat preference and movement of fish populations which could aid in management decisions.

Education:

Ph.D. Texas A&M University (2024)

M.S. California State University, Long Beach (2019)

B.S. California State University, Long Beach (2014)

Dissertation:

Food Web Ecology of a Subtropical Estuary

Education:

Ph.D. Texas A&M University (2020)

M.S. Florida State University (2014)

B.S. Eckerd College (2007)

Dissertation:

Trophic Structure and Food Web Dynamics of Deep-Pelagic Micronekton in the Gulf of Mexico

Education:

Ph.D. Texas A&M University (2022)

M.S. University of South Alabama (2018)

B.S. Northeastern University (2015)

Dissertation: 

Ecological dynamics and connectivity within an assemblage of predatory fishes in coastal Texas

Education:

M.S. Texas A&M University (2022)

B.S. University of West Florida (2020)

Thesis:

Species composition, relative abundance, and environmental effects on demersal fishes in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico

Education:

M.S. Texas A&M University (2022)

Universidad Autonoma de Baja California Sur, Mexico

Thesis:

Residency and movement patterns of giant manta ray, Mobula birostris,  in Bahia de Banderas, Mexico

Education:

PhD. University of Texas (2015)

M.S. East Carolina University (2009)

B.S. Penn State University (2006)

Current Position:

Assistant Professor, University of New England

Education:

Ph.D. Texas A&M University (2020)

M.S., California State University, Long Beach (2013)

B.S. University of Hawai'i at Manoa (2009)

Dissertation:

Population and Trophic Connectivity of Bull Sharks in the Northwestern Gulf of Mexico

Education:

M.S. Texas A&M University (2018)

B.S. Texas A&M University (2015)

Thesis:

Community structure and feeding ecology of fishes on artificial reefs in the northwest Gulf of Mexico.

Education:

M.S. Texas A&M University (2017)

B.S. Texas A&M University (2012)

Thesis:

Feeding ecology of gray triggerfish and red snapper at artificial reefs in the northwest Gulf of Mexico

Education:

M.S. Texas A&M University (2017)

B.S. Michigan State University (2012)

Thesis:

Nursery origin and connectivity of swordfish in the North Pacific Ocean

Education:

M.S. Texas A&M University (2017)

B.S. University of California, Berkeley (2005)

Thesis:

Age and growth validation of the common thresher shark in the northeastern Pacific Ocean