A5008336408- Marine Ecology and Invasive Species
- Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior
- Marine Invertebrate Physiology and Ecology
- Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
- Marine Toxins and Detection Methods
- Marine and fisheries research
- Marine Biology and Ecology Research
- Marine and coastal ecosystems
- Marine Biology and Environmental Chemistry
- Marine and coastal plant biology
- Neuroscience of respiration and sleep
- Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors Study
- Recycling and Waste Management Techniques
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
- Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects
- Effects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals
- Turtle Biology and Conservation
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Winter Sports Injuries and Performance
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
- Redox biology and oxidative stress
- Metabolism and Genetic Disorders
University of Washington
2018-2023
Operation Wallacea
2016-2018
Invasive lionfish ( Pterois volitans and P. miles ) have spread widely across the western Atlantic are recognized as a major threat to native marine biodiversity. Although inhabit both shallow reefs mesophotic coral ecosystems (MCEs; from 30 150 m depth), primary management response implemented by many countries has been diver-led culling limited less than m. However, reef fish undergo ontogenetic migrations, with largest therefore most fecund individuals found at greatest depths. Here, we...
Abstract Domoic acid (DA) and saxitoxin (STX)‐producing algae are present in Alaskan seas, presenting exposure risks to marine mammals that may be increasing due climate change. To investigate potential increases four pagophilic ice seal species ( Erignathus barbatus , bearded seals; Pusa hispida ringed Phoca largha spotted Histriophoca fasciata ribbon seals), this study analyzed samples from 998 seals harvested for subsistence purposes western northern Alaska during 2005–2019 DA STX. Both...
Domoic acid (DA)-producing harmful algal blooms (HABs) have been present at unprecedented geographic extent and duration in recent years causing an increase contamination of seafood by this common environmental neurotoxin. The toxin is responsible for the neurotoxic illness, amnesic shellfish poisoning (ASP), that characterized gastro-intestinal distress, seizures, memory loss, death. Established safety regulatory limits 20 μg DA/g relatively successful protecting human consumers from...
The excitatory neurotoxin domoic acid (DA) consistently contaminates food webs in coastal regions around the world. Acute exposure to toxin causes Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning, a potentially lethal syndrome of gastrointestinal- and seizure-related outcomes. Both advanced age male sex have been suggested contribute interindividual DA susceptibility. To test this, we administered doses between 0.5 2.5 mg/kg body weight female C57Bl/6 mice at adult (7–9-month-old) aged (25–28-month-old) life...
Mesophotic coral ecosystems (MCEs, reefs 30–150 m) are understudied, yet the limited research conducted has been biased towards large sessile taxa, such as scleractinian corals and sponges, or mobile taxa fishes. Here we investigate zooplankton communities on shallow MCEs around Utila southern Mesoamerican Barrier Reef using planktonic light traps. Zooplankton samples were sorted into broad taxonomic groups. Our results indicate similar richness overall biomass between MCEs. However,...
MEPS Marine Ecology Progress Series Contact the journal Facebook Twitter RSS Mailing List Subscribe to our mailing list via Mailchimp HomeLatest VolumeAbout JournalEditorsTheme Sections 566:105-115 (2017) - DOI: https://doi.org/10.3354/meps12034 Interacting effects of temperature, habitat and phenotype on predator avoidance behaviour in Diadema antillarum: implications for restorative conservation M. D. V. Bodmer1,2,*, P. Wheeler2, A. Hendrix1, N. Cesarano3, S. East4, Exton1 1Operation...
Mesophotic coral ecosystems (MCEs, reefs 30 -150m) are understudied, yet the limited research conducted has been biased towards large sessile taxa, such as scleractinian corals and sponges, or mobile taxa fish. Here we investigate zooplankton communities on shallow MCEs around Utila, southern Mesoamerican Barrier Reef using planktonic light traps. Zooplankton samples were sorted into broad taxonomic groups. Our results indicate similar richness overall biomass between MCEs, but that...
Mesophotic coral ecosystems (MCEs, reefs 30 -150m) are understudied, yet the limited research conducted has been biased towards large sessile taxa, such as scleractinian corals and sponges, or mobile taxa fish. Here we investigate zooplankton communities on shallow MCEs around Utila, southern Mesoamerican Barrier Reef using planktonic light traps. Zooplankton samples were sorted into broad taxonomic groups. Our results indicate similar richness overall biomass between MCEs, but that...
In recent decades, harmful algal blooms (HABs) producing paralytic shellfish toxins (including saxitoxin, STX) have become increasingly frequent in the marine waters of Alaska, USA, subjecting Pacific Arctic and subarctic communities wildlife to increased toxin exposure risks. Research on risks HAB exposures mammal health commonly relies sampling gastrointestinal (GI) contents quantify toxins, yet no studies been published testing stability STX GI matrices. An understanding test matrices...
The United States has a maternal mortality crisis, and mental health is the leading cause of pregnancy-related death. Perinatal Mood Anxiety Disorders disproportionately impact people low socioeconomic status medically underserved populations. Current government-supported structures are underfunded, underutilized, confusing to navigate. Moreover, gaps in joint federal-state insurance program, Medicaid, which covers nearly half birthing people, leave many under- or uninsured. To address need...