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Search Research Projects
Maryland Sea Grant has funded scientific research relevant to the Chesapeake Bay and the Maryland residents who conserve, enjoy, and make their living from it. Search below our archive of research projects back through 1990, using keywords, topics, or project start year. Project data include the project principal investigators and abstract as well as impact or accomplishment statements and peer reviewed publications, if applicable.
Principal Investigator:
Elizabeth NorthStart/End Year:
2007 - 2011Co-Principal investigator:
Edward D. Houde, Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science; William C. Boicourt, Horn Point Laboratory, University of Maryland Center for Environmental SciencePrincipal Investigator:
Laura LaphamStart/End Year:
2021 - 2022Co-Principal investigator:
Ryan Woodland, Edward Hobbs, Jr.Principal Investigator:
Mark SagoffStart/End Year:
1995 - 1998Institution:
University of Maryland, College ParkCo-Principal investigator:
David T. Wasserman, University of Maryland, College ParkPrincipal Investigator:
Kenneth E. McConnellStart/End Year:
1990 - 1994Institution:
University of Maryland, College ParkCo-Principal investigator:
John Sutinen, University of Rhode Island; James Kirkley, Virginia Institute of Marine SciencePrincipal Investigator:
David H. SecorStart/End Year:
2005 - 2009Principal Investigator:
W. Michael KempStart/End Year:
1991 - 1991Principal Investigator:
W. Michael KempStart/End Year:
1993 - 1993Co-Principal investigator:
Jay Gooch, Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science; Joel E. Baker, Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, University of Maryland Center for Environmental SciencePrincipal Investigator:
Elka PorterStart/End Year:
2020 - 2022Institution:
University of BaltimoreCo-Principal investigator:
Jeffrey Cornwell, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, Horn Point Laboratory; Lawrence Sanford, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, Horn Point LaboratoryPrincipal Investigator:
Eric SchottStart/End Year:
2011 - 2013Co-Principal investigator:
Carys L. Mitchelmore, Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, University of Maryland Environmental SciencePrincipal Investigator:
Denise L. BreitburgStart/End Year:
2009 - 2011Institution:
Smithsonian Environmental Research CenterPrincipal Investigator:
Robert S. AndersonStart/End Year:
1990 - 1991Principal Investigator:
Edward D. HoudeStart/End Year:
1990 - 1994Co-Principal investigator:
Denise L. Breitberg, Academy of Natural Sciences Estuarine Research CenterPrincipal Investigator:
Cassie GurbiszStart/End Year:
2020 - 2022Institution:
St. Mary's College of MarylandCo-Principal investigator:
Jeremy Testa, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, Chesapeake Biological Laboratory; Dong Liang, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, Chesapeake Biological LaboratoryPrincipal Investigator:
Elka PorterStart/End Year:
2018 - 2020Institution:
University of BaltimoreCo-Principal investigator:
Lawrence Sanford, Horn Point Laboratory, University of Maryland Center for Environmental SciencePrincipal Investigator:
Thomas T. ChenStart/End Year:
1991 - 1993Co-Principal investigator:
Guritno Roesijadi, Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, University of Maryland Center for Environmental SciencePrincipal Investigator:
Jonathan G. KramerStart/End Year:
1999 - 2001Institution:
Maryland Sea Grant CollegePrincipal Investigator:
Matthew StefanakStart/End Year:
2022 - 2023Principal Investigator:
Shao-Jun DuStart/End Year:
2004 - 2006Principal Investigator:
Douglas LiptonStart/End Year:
2010 - 2013Institution:
Maryland Sea Grant CollegeCo-Principal investigator:
Virginia Carrasco, Maryland Sea Grant Extension Program University of Maryland College ParkPrincipal Investigator:
Jeffrey C. CornwellStart/End Year:
2000 - 2002Co-Principal investigator:
Todd Kana, Horn Point Laboratory, University of Maryland Center for Environmental SciencePrincipal Investigator:
George R. AbbeStart/End Year:
1999 - 2004Co-Principal investigator:
Stephan J. Jordan, Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Cooperative Oxford Laboratory; Christop F. Dungan, Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Cooperative Oxford LaboratoryPrincipal Investigator:
Mark SagoffStart/End Year:
1998 - 2000Institution:
University of Maryland, College ParkCo-Principal investigator:
David T. Wasserman, University of Maryland, College ParkPrincipal Investigator:
Gregory PayneStart/End Year:
1995 - 1999Institution:
University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyPrincipal Investigator:
Gerardo R. VastaStart/End Year:
2001 - 2004Co-Principal investigator:
Jose A. Fernandez-Robledo, Eric J. Schott, Wolf T. Pecher, Center of Marine Biotechnology, University of Maryland Biotechnology InstitutePrincipal Investigator:
Lawrence P. SanfordStart/End Year:
2005 - 2008Co-Principal investigator:
Evamaria W. Koch, Horn Point Laboratory, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science; Jeffrey P. Halka, Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Geological SurveyProgram Announcements
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Leone Yisrael is a cephalopod-loving scuba diver, cook, and loves to try new activities. She conducts genetic analysis and fieldwork at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center through the Coastal Disease Ecology Lab.
Featured Research Project
Developing a habitat model for mysids, an important link in Chesapeake Bay food webs
Mysids are important mesozooplankton prey for many species of fish in Chesapeake Bay and are an important link in transferring energy from lower to upper trophic levels. Mysids also serve as biological vectors for benthic-pelagic coupling due to their diel vertical migration and omnivorous prey-switching behavior, which makes mysids important regulators of food web architecture. Despite their central role in coastal food webs, surprisingly little is known about mysid ecology and dynamics in Chesapeake Bay.
