Highest Degree
Ph.D.- Rutgers University (1976) M.A. - University of Texas (Austin)(1972) B.S. - Brooklyn College of the City University of New York (1970)
Job Type
Teaching/Education
Research
Technical Advice & Consulting
Activities
I am interested in the ecology, genetics and phytogeography of economically important marine macroalgae and marine angiosperms, including eutrophication, primary productivity, nutrient relationships, autecology, physiology, and biochemistry. I am particularly interested in the aquaculture of marine plants (ei.g. Gracilaria; Porphyra=nori; and Laminaria=kelp)and the development of new technologies for the nutrient removal from aquaculture systems (IMTA, nutrient bioextraction). I am a certified SCUBA diver (NAUI and PADI) with over 40 years of experience.
Region of Study
Atlantic Ocean And Into The Pacific (Eastern Primarily)
Skills
Ecophysiology and Aquaculture of Seaweeds; Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) systems; and nutrient bioextraction
