Marine Conservation Ecology
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Andy Read

Andy Read

Stephen Toth Professor of Marine Biology

Andy’s research focuses on marine conservation biology, marine mammals, seabirds, sea turtles, whales and whaling.

aread*duke.edu (+1) 252 504 7590 https://sites.nicholas.duke.edu/read/
Doug Nowacek

Doug Nowacek

Repass-Rodgers University Associate Professor of Conservation Technology, and Associate Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering

Doug’s research focuses on tech development, bioacoustics, behavioral ecology, and foraging ecology.

doug.nowacek*duke.edu (+1) 252 504-7566 https://sites.nicholas.duke.edu/nowacek/
David Johnston

David Johnston

Assistant Professor of the Practice of Marine Conservation & Ecology

Dave’s research focuses on the ecology and habitat needs of marine vertebrates in relation to pressing conservation issues.

david.johnston*duke.edu (+1) 252 504 7593 https://sites.nicholas.duke.edu/johnston/
Pat Halpin

Pat Halpin

Associate Professor of Marine Geospatial Ecology

Pat’s research focuses on marine geospatial analysis, ecological applications of geographic information systems and remote sensing to inform marine policy and planning.

phalpin*duke.edu (+1) 919-613-8062 http://mgel.env.duke.edu
Brian Silliman

Brian Silliman

Rachel Carson Associate Professor of Marine Conservation Biology

Brian’s research focuses on community ecology, spatial ecology, conservation biology, global change, and evolution and ecology of positive interactions.

brian.silliman*duke.edu (+1) 252 504 7635 https://sites.nicholas.duke.edu/silliman
Joe Roman

Joe Roman

Mary Derrickson McCurdy Visiting Scholar

Joe is a conservation biologist and author with research interests in biodiversity and ecosystem services, biological invasions, marine population genetics, and marine ecology.

romanjoe*gmail.com (+1) 252 504 7533 http://www.joeroman.com

What we do

The Marine Conservation Ecology group at the Duke University Marine Laboratory, a vibrant research and educational community in Beaufort, North Carolina, focuses on the conservation and ecology of marine organisms and ocean ecosystems. Our group includes faculty members, postdoctoral research associates, research technicians and undergraduate, professional masters, and PhD students. We use a variety of experimental and observational research approaches to address conservation problems, including bioacoustics, oceanography, population biology, molecular genetics, spatial ecology, biologging and foraging behavior. In addition to natural science, our researchers engage in marine policy, science communication, and the humanities to explore these issues and search for solutions. Our group also engages in both formal and informal marine science education programs, including the use of new technology to meet the changing needs of both students and faculty. MCE@D
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