Field of Focus
  • Fisheries
  • Hypoxia
  • Restoration
Area of Expertise
Extension Marine Specialist
Education
  • B.A. Zoology, Ohio Wesleyan University, OH, USA, 1968
  • M.S. Marine Sciences, University of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico, 1975
  • Ph.D. Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures, Auburn University, AL, USA, 1982

Program Leader, Alabama Sea Grant Extension Program

Research Interests

Ongoing projects include all aspects of oyster culture and oyster reef restoration. Previous work was in the area of shrimp production modeling and shrimp ecology. Extension efforts include regular newsletter, newspaper column, and extension publications - all of which emphasize the wise use of marine resources through science-based management.