MARINE ECOLOGY
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Research

I am broadly interested in understanding how anthropogenic pollution is affecting marine environments. I am particularly interested in how the presence of microplastics changes ecosystem services in subtidal sediments. My current research on food web ecology and data-driven environmental management is a divergence from my previous work, but will build my skills in food web modeling and quantitative ecology, which I hope to transition into an academic career.
Current Research:
Currently, I am evaluating how freshwater input from the Bonnet Carré Spillway affects Eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica​) health in the Mississippi Sound using a combination of field data and ecological modeling. I am simultaneously performing ecosystem modeling to evaluate how changes along the Mississippi River affect the health of fish, shellfish, and their fisheries in the northern Gulf of Mexico.

You can use the sub-menus under the research menu to learn more about my different research projects. Be sure to check out the blog pages to get up to date information about my research experience.
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    • Oyster Mortality
    • Tipping Points
  • CV and Publications
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