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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:
Jeremy TestaStart/End Year:
2018 - 2019Co-Principal investigator:
Fellow: Drew HobbsPrincipal Investigator:
David NelsonStart/End Year:
2018 - 2019Co-Principal investigator:
Fellow: Joel BosticPrincipal Investigator:
Matthew BakerStart/End Year:
2017 - 2019Institution:
University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyCo-Principal investigator:
Fellow: Hayley OaklandPrincipal Investigator:
Denise L. BreitburgStart/End Year:
2016 - 2018Institution:
Smithsonian Environmental Research CenterCo-Principal investigator:
Matthew Ogburn and Seth Miller, Smithsonian Environmental Research CenterPrincipal Investigator:
Genevieve NesslageStart/End Year:
2016 - 2018Co-Principal investigator:
Michael J. Wilberg, Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, University of Maryland Center for Environmental SciencePrincipal Investigator:
Ming LiStart/End Year:
2016 - 2018Co-Principal investigator:
Xiaohong Wang, Salisbury UniversityPrincipal Investigator:
Michael PaolissoStart/End Year:
2016 - 2018Institution:
University of Maryland, College ParkCo-Principal investigator:
Brian Needelman, University of Maryland, Department of Environmental Science and Technology; Christina Prell, University of Maryland, Department of Sociology; Klaus Hubacek, University of Maryland, Department of Geographical SciencesPrincipal Investigator:
Keryn GedanStart/End Year:
2016 - 2018Institution:
George Washington UniversityCo-Principal investigator:
Chris Hein, Virginia Institute of Marine Science; Sunny Jardine, University of Delaware, School of Marine Science and Policy; Jorge Lorenzo Trueba, Montclair State University, Earth and Environmental StudiesPrincipal Investigator:
Eric DavidsonStart/End Year:
2016 - 2018Co-Principal investigator:
Fellow: Jake HagedornPrincipal Investigator:
Lora A. HarrisStart/End Year:
2016 - 2018Co-Principal investigator:
Jeremy Testa, Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, University of Maryland Center for Environmental SciencePrincipal 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:
Katherine TullyStart/End Year:
2017 - 2019Institution:
University of Maryland, College ParkCo-Principal investigator:
Fellow: Danielle WeissmanPrincipal Investigator:
Michael GonsiorStart/End Year:
2016 - 2018Co-Principal investigator:
Lora A. Harris, Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science; Andrew Heyes, Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, University of Maryland Center for Environmental SciencePrincipal Investigator:
Jen ShafferStart/End Year:
2016 - 2018Institution:
University of Maryland, College ParkCo-Principal investigator:
Adriane Michaelis, University of Maryland, College ParkPrincipal Investigator:
Louis PloughStart/End Year:
2016 - 2018Co-Principal investigator:
Katie Hornick, Horn Point Laboratory, University of Maryland Center for Environmental SciencePrincipal Investigator:
David NelsonStart/End Year:
2016 - 2018Co-Principal investigator:
Keith N. Eshleman, Appalachian Laboratory, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science; Cathlyn D. Stylinski, Appalachian Laboratory, University of Maryland Center for Environmental SciencePrincipal Investigator:
Cindy PalinkasStart/End Year:
2015 - 2017Co-Principal investigator:
Emily Russ, Horn Point Laboratory, University of Maryland Center for Environmental SciencePrincipal Investigator:
Paul LeisnhamStart/End Year:
2016 - 2017Co-Principal investigator:
Kanoko Maeda, University of Maryland, College Park, Department of Environmental Science and TechnologyPrincipal Investigator:
David TilleyStart/End Year:
2015 - 2017Institution:
University of Maryland, College ParkCo-Principal investigator:
Rhea Thompson, University of Maryland, College ParkPrincipal Investigator:
Thomas MillerStart/End Year:
2015 - 2016Co-Principal investigator:
Principal Investigator:
Anson H. HinesStart/End Year:
2014 - 2016Institution:
Smithsonian Environmental Research CenterCo-Principal investigator:
Matthew B. Ogburn, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center; Eric G. Johnson, University of North Florida, Department of BiologyPrincipal Investigator:
Robert HilderbrandStart/End Year:
2014 - 2016Co-Principal investigator:
Stephen R. Keller, Appalachian Laboratory, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science; Alyson Santoro, Horn Point Laboratory, University of Maryland Center for Environmental SciencePrincipal Investigator:
William P. BallStart/End Year:
2014 - 2016Institution:
Johns Hopkins UniversityCo-Principal investigator:
Principal 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 ScienceProgram Announcements
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Featured Fellow
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
Exploring the Use of Benthic Microbial Fuel Cells to Remove Sulfide While Harvesting Energy from Oyster Aquaculture Biodeposits
Oyster aquaculture is a rapidly growing industry in Maryland’s Chesapeake waters which stimulates economic activity and may provide a host of ecosystem benefits. A potential concern associated with the intensification of the oyster aquaculture is the local production and accumulation of oyster biodeposits, which can lead to a porewater sulfide accumulation and declining bioturbation, symptoms of declining ecosystem function. Sulfide is naturally removed from the seafloor by the interactions between bioturbating infauna and sulfide oxidizing bacteria.
