Faculty - alphabetical
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Jaime Alvarado-Bremer Associate Professor (409) 740-4958 |
Conservation and population genetics of aquatic organisms with emphasis on large pelagic fishes; molecular systematics and phylogenetics and biogeography of fishes. |
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Anna R. Armitage Associate Professor Website Research Blog (409) 740-4842 |
Coastal and wetlands community ecology in salt marshes, tidal mudflats, and seagrass beds, with particular focus on changes in trophic structure following habitat restoration, nutrient enrichment, and other human disturbances. |
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Randall W. Davis Regents Professor (409) 740-4712 |
Physiology & behavior of marine birds and mammals, especially species inhabiting polar waters. |
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Christopher Hall Lecturer/Technical Lab Coordinator (409) 740-4954 |
Fisheries Management, Coastal Dunes and Plant Recruitment, Bio-Stratigraphy, and Texas Safe Boaters Education. |
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Thomas M. Iliffe Professor Website (409) 740-4454 |
Biodiversity, evolution and conservation of anaimals inhabiting marine caves; application of scientific and technical diving to provide access to otherwise inaccessible portions of extensive cave systems. |
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James E. Kanz Associate Professor (409) 740-4535 |
Invertebrate neuroethology; delineation of animal behavior patterns, their nervous system substrates and their modulation by external and internal stimuli. |
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André M. Landry, Jr. Professor Website |
Fisheries ecology, with emphasis on population dynamics of demersel nekton com-munities; attraction of fishes to artificial reefs and ecosystem health of coral reefs. Sea turtle biology; natural history of & recovery of the critically endangered Kemp's Ridley. |
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Hui Liu Assistant Professor Website |
Zooplankton processes
in the ocean, population dynamics and interactions of marine fishes, quantitative fisheries research, statistical and numerical ecosystem modeling.
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Christopher Marshall Associate Professor Website (409) 740-4884 |
My research interests focus on the function and evolution of vertebrate feeding and digestive systems, the musculoskeletal sys-tem, and associated sensory and neuro-biology. |
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Tasha L. Metz Lecturer (409) 740-4431 |
Sea turtle biology and conservation, ecology of shore and estuarine habitats/ species (blue crabs) and field-based studies. |
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Clifford O'Neal Lecturer (409) 740-4842 |
Coastal and wetlands community ecology in salt marshes, tidal mudflats, and seagrass beds, with particular focus on changes in trophic structure following habitat restoration, nutrient enrichment, and other human disturbances. |
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Antonietta Quigg Associate Professor Associate Vice President for Research Development Assist. Dept. Head (Marine Biology) Website (409) 740-4990 |
Impact of trace metal and nutrient enrichments, cycling and dynamics on physiology, primary productivity and community composition in coastal ecosystems. |
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Sammy M. Ray Professor Emeritus (409) 740-4526 |
Marine Biology, oyster biology, oyster aquaculture and hatcheries, invertebrate pathology, environmental impact assessment and coastal zone management. |
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Kimberly Reich Director, Sea Life Facility Assistant Research Scientist (409) 740-4718 |
Sea turtle biology and conservation, nutritional ecology and stable isotope analyses; sea turtle life history including habitat use, foraging strategies, ontogenetic shifts, and migratory pathways. |
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Jay R. Rooker Professor McDaniel Chair of Marine Fisheries Website (409) 740-4744 |
Ecology of estuarine, coastal, and pelagic fishes. Recruitment processes, particularly factors affecting post-settlement survival. Fish life history and migration studies. Analytical approaches to fish demography. |
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Gilbert T. Rowe Regents Professor Website (409) 740-4527 |
Benthic ecology, ecosystem function and structure. Carbon and nitrogen cycles, food chain models. Environmental quality and sustainable development. |
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Anja Schulze Assistant Professor Website (409) 740-4540 |
Phylogeny and population genetics of marine invertebrates, particularly polychaete worms. Reproduction and development of marine invertebrates. Deep sea biology. |
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John R. Schwarz Professor Department Head (Marine Biology) Website (409) 740-4528 |
All aspects of seafood micro-biology. Association of bacterial pathogens with shellfish and devising experimental methodologies to provide the consumer with a safer food product. |
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William J. Wardle Associate Professor (409) 740-4982 |
Ecology of marine mollusks, especially their symbionts & their interactions with marine algae. Ecology of local benthic micro-algal, seaweed and phytoplankton communities. |
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R. J. David Wells Assistant Professor Website (409) 740-4989 |
Biology and ecology of bony fishes, sharks, and rays.Research focus on life history, habitat use, movement, and feeding ecology of marine fish species; including estuarine, shelf, and offshore pelagic fishes. |
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Bernd Würsig Regents Professor Website (409) 740-4413 |
Long-term studies of the behavioral ecology of dolphins, porpoises and whales. Elucidating differences of foraging techniques in different environments. Flexibilities of adaptation in social marine mammals and in social animals in general. |
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onservation and population genetics of aquatic organisms with emphasis on large pelagic fishes; molecular systematics and phylogenetics and biogeography of fishes. Profile... |
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Anna Armitage Assistant Professor Website Research Blog (409) 740-4842 |
Coastal and wetlands community ecology in salt marshes, tidal mudflats, and seagrass beds, with particular focus on changes in trophic structure following habitat restoration, nutrient enrichment, and other human disturbances. Profile... |
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Randall Davis Professor (409) 740-4712 |
Physiology & behavior of marine birds and mammals, especially species inhabiting polar waters. Profile... |
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Christopher Hall |
Fisheries Management, Coastal Dunes and Plant Recruitment, Bio-Stratigraphy, and Texas Safe Boaters Education. Profile... |
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Biodiversity, evolution and conservation of animals inhabiting marine caves; application of scientific and technical diving to provide access to otherwise inaccessible portions of extensive cave systems. Profile... |
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James Kanz Associate Professor (409) 740-4535 |
Invertebrate neuroethology; delineation of animal behavior patterns, their nervous system substrates and their modulation by external and internal stimuli. Profile... |
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André Landry Professor Website (409) 740-4989 |
Fisheries ecology, with emphasis on population dynamics of demersel nekton com-munities; attraction of fishes to artificial reefs and ecosystem health of coral reefs. Sea turtle biology; natural history of & recovery of the critically endangered Kemp's Ridley. Profile... |
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Christopher Marshall Associate Professor Website (409) 740-4884 |
My research interests focus on the function and evolution of vertebrate feeding and digestive systems, the musculoskeletal sys-tem, and associated sensory and neuro-biology. Profile... |
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Tasha Metz Lecturer (409) 740-4431 |
Sea turtle biology and conservation, ecology of shore and estuarine habitats/ species (blue crabs) and field-based studies. Profile... |
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Clifford O'Neal Lecturer (409) 740-4842 |
Coastal and wetlands community ecology in salt marshes, tidal mudflats, and seagrass beds, with particular focus on changes in trophic structure following habitat restoration, nutrient enrichment, and other human disturbances. Profile... |
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Antonietta Quigg Associate Professor Website (409) 740-4990 |
Impact of trace metal and nutrient enrichments, cycling and dynamics on physiology, primary productivity and community composition in coastal ecosystems. Profile... |
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Sammy Ray |
Marine biology, oyster biology, oyster aquaculture and hatcheries invertebrate pathology, environmental impact assessment and coastal zone management. Profile... |
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Jay Rooker |
Ecology of estuarine, coastal, and pelagic fishes. Recruitment processes, particularly factors affecting post-settlement survival. Fish life history and migration studies. Analytical approaches to fish demography. Profile... |
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Gilbert Rowe Regents Professor Website (409) 740-4527 |
Benthic ecology, ecosystem function and structure. Carbon and nitrogen cycles, food chain models. Environmental quality and sustainable development. Profile... |
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Anja Schulze Assistant Professor Website (409) 740-4540 |
Phylogeny and population genetics of marine invertebrates, particularly polychaete worms. Reproduction and development of marine invertebrates. Deep sea biology. Profile... |
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John Schwarz Professor Department Head, Marine Biology Website (409) 740-4528 |
All aspects of seafood micro-biology. Association of bacterial pathogens with shellfish and devising experimental methodologies to provide the consumer with a safer food product. Profile... |
Faculty - alphabetical
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Jaime Alvarado-Bremer Associate Professor (409) 740-4958 |
Conservation and population genetics of aquatic organisms with emphasis on large pelagic fishes; molecular systematics and phylogenetics and biogeography of fishes. Profile... |
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Anna Armitage Assistant Professor Website Research Blog (409) 740-4842 |
Coastal and wetlands community ecology in salt marshes, tidal mudflats, and seagrass beds, with particular focus on changes in trophic structure following habitat restoration, nutrient enrichment, and other human disturbances. Profile... |
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Randall Davis Professor (409) 740-4712 |
Physiology & behavior of marine birds and mammals, especially species inhabiting polar waters. Profile... |
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Christopher Hall |
Fisheries Management, Coastal Dunes and Plant Recruitment, Bio-Stratigraphy, and Texas Safe Boaters Education. Profile... |
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Biodiversity, evolution and conservation of animals inhabiting marine caves; application of scientific and technical diving to provide access to otherwise inaccessible portions of extensive cave systems. Profile... |
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James Kanz Associate Professor (409) 740-4535 |
Invertebrate neuroethology; delineation of animal behavior patterns, their nervous system substrates and their modulation by external and internal stimuli. Profile... |
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André Landry Professor Website (409) 740-4989 |
Fisheries ecology, with emphasis on population dynamics of demersel nekton com-munities; attraction of fishes to artificial reefs and ecosystem health of coral reefs. Sea turtle biology; natural history of & recovery of the critically endangered Kemp's Ridley. Profile... |
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Christopher Marshall Associate Professor Website (409) 740-4884 |
My research interests focus on the function and evolution of vertebrate feeding and digestive systems, the musculoskeletal sys-tem, and associated sensory and neuro-biology. Profile... |
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Tasha Metz Lecturer (409) 740-4431 |
Sea turtle biology and conservation, ecology of shore and estuarine habitats/ species (blue crabs) and field-based studies. Profile... |
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Clifford O'Neal Lecturer (409) 740-4842 |
Coastal and wetlands community ecology in salt marshes, tidal mudflats, and seagrass beds, with particular focus on changes in trophic structure following habitat restoration, nutrient enrichment, and other human disturbances. Profile... |
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Antonietta Quigg Associate Professor Website (409) 740-4990 |
Impact of trace metal and nutrient enrichments, cycling and dynamics on physiology, primary productivity and community composition in coastal ecosystems. Profile... |
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Sammy Ray |
Marine biology, oyster biology, oyster aquaculture and hatcheries invertebrate pathology, environmental impact assessment and coastal zone management. Profile... |
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Jay Rooker |
Ecology of estuarine, coastal, and pelagic fishes. Recruitment processes, particularly factors affecting post-settlement survival. Fish life history and migration studies. Analytical approaches to fish demography. Profile... |
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Gilbert Rowe Regents Professor Website (409) 740-4527 |
Benthic ecology, ecosystem function and structure. Carbon and nitrogen cycles, food chain models. Environmental quality and sustainable development. Profile... |
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Anja Schulze Assistant Professor Website (409) 740-4540 |
Phylogeny and population genetics of marine invertebrates, particularly polychaete worms. Reproduction and development of marine invertebrates. Deep sea biology. Profile... |
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John Schwarz Professor Department Head, Marine Biology Website (409) 740-4528 |
All aspects of seafood micro-biology. Association of bacterial pathogens with shellfish and devising experimental methodologies to provide the consumer with a safer food product. Profile... |







































