James Sanders |
James G. Sanders
Director
and Professor
Skidaway
Institute of Oceanography
Expertise:
Trace element biogeochemistry; physiological ecology of phytoplankton; dynamics
of phytoplankton species composition and species succession; interactions with
anthropogenic compounds
Issues of Interest:
Transfer of trace elements through the coastal zone, interactions between
nutrients and trace elements, general issues of pollutant interactions with
organisms
Current Projects and Activities:
Currently finishing up a 7 year, multi-investigator project called "The Importance of Understanding Ecological Complexity to Predicting Effects of Multiple Stressors on Coastal Systems (COASTES)"
COASTES is a
multidisciplinary program designed to improve the understanding of the effects
of multiple stressors in coastal systems and the role that the complexity
of natural systems plays in influencing responses to anthropogenic stress.
Funded by NOAA-COP, the multi-year (1995 -- present), multi-investigator project
has at its core an integrated team of watershed experts, ecologists, economists
and managers who designed an integrated approach to the issue. By examining
land use, ecology, fisheries, management issues, and economics in a coordinated
effort, we insure that we will be able to integrate information generated
to improve our scientific understanding and management of the estuary. Sanders
serves as co-Lead Investigator with Dr. Denise Breitburg (The Academy of Natural
Sciences, Estuarine Research Center).
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