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About
I am a benthic ecologist, broadly interested in how shellfish interact with other species and their environments, and how that impacts their populations and resilience. In particular, my focus has been on how changing habitats - primarily due to anthropogenic impacts - affect the recruitment, survival, and growth of a number of commercially important shellfish species. My research program seeks to bridge basic ecological theory and applied problems in order to better manage and restore shellfish populations.
Recent projects have included examining habitat and predation related issues for bay scallop restoration, how habitat setting impacts oyster recruitment, growth and survival, the impacts of boring sponges on oysters. The future direction of my lab research will be to focus on how species interactions and ecosystem engineering might change with human-induced stressors and to investigate potential strategies for improving/maintaining ecosystem function.
Teaching interests
Environmental Biology, Invertebrate Biology
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Education/Academic qualification
Ph.D. in Marine and Atmospheric Science, SUNY Stony Brook
… → 2012
B.S. in Marine Science, Southampton College of Long Island University
… → 2004
Disciplines
- Zoology
- Marine Biology
Research Interests
- Marine Ecology
- Invertebrate Zoology
- Ecology and Evolution
- Communicating Science
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects/Grants
- 1 Active
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RaMP: Mentoring and Research Opportunities for Careers in Coastal Science (MROC2S)
Carroll, J. M. (CoPI), Aslan, A. (PI), Huffling, L. D. (CoPI) & Carroll, J. M. (CoPI)
09/1/23 → 08/31/27
Project: Research
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The Effectiveness of Shell Bag Restoration in Enhancing Salt Marsh Expansion in Coastal Georgia
Czoer, Z., Brinton, C., Boydstun, N. & Carroll, J. M., Mar 2026, In: Diversity. 18, 3, 150.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access -
Within-Reef and Within-Creek Relatedness Contributes to Fine-Scale Population Structure in Oysters Along the Georgia Coast
Harrison, J. S., Batchelor, S., Watts, J. C. & Carroll, J. M., Mar 2026, In: Fishes. 11, 3, 154.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access -
Drivers of Perkinsus marinus and Haplosporidium nelsoni prevalence and intensity in oyster reefs around Sapelo Island, Georgia
Atencio, W. E., Ziegler, S. L., Greiman, S. E. & Carroll, J. M., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Parasitology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Fouling by Cliona (boring sponge)
Carroll, J. & Reitsma, J., Oct 18 2024, Diseases of Bivalves: Historical and Current Perspectives. Elsevier, p. 37-50 14 p. (Diseases of Bivalves: Historical and Current Perspectives).Research output: Contribution to book or proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
1 Scopus citations -
High parasite prevalence in an ecosystem engineer correlated with both local- and landscape-level factors
Ziegler, S. L., Atencio, W. E., Carroll, J. M. & Byers, J. E., Jun 1 2024, In: Oecologia. 205, 2, p. 423-435 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Scopus citations