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Fisheries Assessment, Monitoring, and Ecology
Overview
We conduct research to better understand, monitor, and manage marine ecosystems, with an emphasis on fish communities. Our research program is designed to increase our understanding of how natural (biological and physical) and anthropogenic factors affect marine fish species. We focus on how overfishing, habitat degradation, and fisheries management strategies (e.g. establishment of marine reserves) influence exploited species and community structure.
We working collaboratively with other federal, state and academic partners to collect and utilize fishery independent and fishery dependent data from coral reef and adjacent ecosystems to assess current ecological conditions and ecosystem responses to natural and anthropogenic impacts. We provide scientific and technical information and advice to information to local, state and federal management organizations in the region, including Fishery Management Councils, and the National Marine Sanctuary Program.
Staff
- Benjamin Ruttenberg, Research Fishery Biologist
- Jack Javech, Scientific Illustrator
- David B. McClellan, Research Fishery Biologist
- Lindsay Morrison, NOAA Corps Officer
- Jeremiah Blondeau, Data Manager
Research
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