People
Gregg E. Moore
Ph.D. Boston University 2003
- Assistant Research Professor
Research Areas
Saltmarsh and mangrove restoration ecology and management, Aquatic Botany, Threatened and Endangered Species Conservation, Invasive Species Management
Research Emphasis
My primary research interests are focused upon coastal wetland restoration ecology, conservation and land management within both temperate and tropical habitats. My work has had a particular emphasis on the anthropogenic impacts to wetlands and the management of invasive species within these habitats. Through short and long-term studies, I examine the interplay between plant community patterns and sediment biogeochemistry seeking to gain an increased understanding of the causes of habitat loss, plant species invasions, and for developing innovative strategies for restoring native wetland plant communities, including promoting rare species. The tidal marshes of the Great Bay Estuary have provided an excellent venue for examining the factors affecting native and invasive plant communities, while the mangroves of the Lesser Antilles have been my base for examining community-based restoration and conservation strategies.
Courses Taught
- MEFB 401: Introduction to Marine Estuarine and Freshwater Biology
- MEFB 525: Introduction to Aquatic Botany
- MEFB 616: Tropical Coastal Plant Ecology (on location in Grenada)
- TECH 797: Undergraduate Ocean Research Projects (contributor)
- PBIO 747/847: Aquatic Plants in Conservation, Restoration, and Management