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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:
Lora A. HarrisStart/End Year:
2016 - 2018Co-Principal investigator:
Jeremy Testa, Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, University of Maryland Center for Environmental SciencePrincipal Investigator:
W. Michael KempStart/End Year:
2007 - 2010Co-Principal investigator:
Laura Murray, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, Horn Point LaboratoryPrincipal Investigator:
Jeremy TestaStart/End Year:
2020 - 2022Co-Principal investigator:
Lora Harris, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Sciences, Chesapeake Biological Laboratory; Lawrence Sanford, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, Horn Point LaboratoryPrincipal Investigator:
Cassie GurbiszStart/End Year:
2018 - 2020Institution:
St. Mary's College of MarylandCo-Principal investigator:
Cindy Palinkas, Horn Point Laboratory, University of Maryland Center for Environmental SciencePrincipal Investigator:
Roger I.E. NewellStart/End Year:
2002 - 2005Co-Principal investigator:
Jeffrey C. Cornwell, Donald W. Merritt, Horn Point Laboratory, University of Maryland Center for Environmental SciencePrincipal Investigator:
Gregory M. RuizStart/End Year:
2003 - 2007Institution:
Smithsonian Environmental Research CenterCo-Principal investigator:
Jeffrey A. Crooks, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center; Anson H. Hines, Smithsonian Environmental Research CenterPrincipal Investigator:
John R. KucklichStart/End Year:
1994 - 1997Co-Principal investigator:
Christopher J. Madden, South Florida Water Management District; Joel E. Baker, Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, University of Maryland Center for Environmental SciencePrincipal Investigator:
Gregory M. RuizStart/End Year:
2008 - 2009Institution:
Smithsonian Environmental Research CenterPrincipal Investigator:
Jonathan G. KramerStart/End Year:
2007 - 2009Institution:
Maryland Sea Grant CollegeCo-Principal investigator:
Fredrika Moser, Maryland Sea Grant College University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science; Jessica Smits, Maryland Sea Grant College University of Maryland Center for Environmental SciencePrincipal Investigator:
Mario N. TamburriStart/End Year:
2008 - 2011Principal Investigator:
Denise L. BreitburgStart/End Year:
2007 - 2011Institution:
Smithsonian Environmental Research CenterPrincipal Investigator:
John J. TrantStart/End Year:
1996 - 2001Principal Investigator:
Erica GoldmanStart/End Year:
2010 - 2011Institution:
Maryland Sea Grant CollegePrincipal Investigator:
Charles GallegosStart/End Year:
2002 - 2003Institution:
Smithsonian Environmental Research CenterPrincipal Investigator:
Gregory M. RuizStart/End Year:
2000 - 2002Institution:
Smithsonian Environmental Research CenterCo-Principal investigator:
Jeffrey A. Crooks, Smithsonian Environmental Research CenterPrincipal Investigator:
Gregory M. RuizStart/End Year:
1999 - 2002Institution:
Smithsonian Environmental Research CenterPrincipal Investigator:
Katharina A. M. EngelhardtStart/End Year:
2016 - 2018Co-Principal investigator:
Maile C. Neel, University of Maryland, College Park, Department of Plant Science and Landscape ArchitecturePrincipal Investigator:
Lawrence P. SanfordStart/End Year:
1990 - 1993Principal Investigator:
William P. BallStart/End Year:
2014 - 2016Institution:
Johns Hopkins UniversityPrincipal Investigator:
Matthew BakerStart/End Year:
2013 - 2014Institution:
University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyPrincipal Investigator:
Richard WoodwardStart/End Year:
2012 - 2014Institution:
Texas AgriLife ResearchCo-Principal investigator:
Michael Wilberg, John Wiedenmann, Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science; David Tomberlin, NOAA FisheriesPrincipal Investigator:
W. Michael KempStart/End Year:
2014 - 2016Co-Principal investigator:
Jeffrey C. Cornwell, Horn Point Laboratory, University of Maryland Center for Environmental SciencePrincipal Investigator:
Lawrence P. SanfordStart/End Year:
2014 - 2016Co-Principal investigator:
Cindy M. Palinkas, Horn Point Laboratory, University of Maryland Center for Environmental SciencePrincipal Investigator:
Gerhardt F. RiedelStart/End Year:
1991 - 1993Principal Investigator:
Joel E. BakerStart/End Year:
1990 - 1993Program 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.
