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News from the Marine Scientists at
February 27, 2003 |
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Contact: Lisa Young 251/861-7509 Three new faculty members have joined the research scientists at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab Dr. Hugh MacIntyre, (University of Delaware, 1996) Dr. MacIntyrešs research interests include photosynthetic physiology and the dynamics of phytoplankton blooms (including harmful algal blooms) and in-water optical monitoring of water quality and productivity dynamics. Dr. Sean Powers, (Texas A&M University, 1997). Dr. Powers research interests are fisheries, experimental ecology, conservation and restoration of coastal shellfish and finfish populations. Dr. Keyong Park (College of William and Mary, 1993) Dr. Park studies numerical modeling of estuarine hydrodynamics and water quality, sediment transport and dispersion of pollutants in estuarine and coastal waters. Invited talks Dr. Richard B. Aronson has been invited to address a symposium entitled "The Role of the Southern Ocean in Global Processes," sponsored by the British Antarctic Survey. The symposium, to be held at the Royal Society of London on 14-16 July 2003, will focus on geological and geophysical approaches to studying Antarctica and its relationship to global climate. Dr. Aronson will speak on the role of past and present climate change in the ecology of marine communities living in Antarctica. Dr. Sean Powers will make a presentation to State of Alaska legislators in Juneau, Alaska, March 2003. The purpose of the talk is to educate them and secure funding for restoration of razor clams in south/central Alaska. The razor clam fishery was once a thriving and highly profitable fishery that served to balance the ups and down of crab and salmonid fisheries. Since the mid-1960's the fishery has continued to decline (a result of earthquakes, re-expansion of sea otter populations, and overharvesting). Dr. Powers has been doing pilot studies for two years on the best ways to restore the fishery, and will be presenting options to legislators. |
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