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Bentlage Bastian
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Combosch David
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Donaldson J. Terry
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Fujimura Atsushi
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Kerr M. Alexander
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Lasley Robert
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Lemer Sarah
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Raymundo J. Laurie
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Rouzé Louise Héloïse
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Schils Tom
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Cruz A. Mariel
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Duenas Angela
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Mendiola Karmina Maria
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Colin Anthony
Email: anthonyc@gotritons.uog.edu
Advisor: Dr. Bastian Bentlage
Research: My general research interest lies in marine ecology and evolutionary biology. My main research project is on the microbial ecology of corals and its effect on coral holobiont physiology. My other projects focus on marine phylogenetics and biodiversity.
Advisor: Dr. Bastian Bentlage
Research: My general research interest lies in marine ecology and evolutionary biology. My main research project is on the microbial ecology of corals and its effect on coral holobiont physiology. My other projects focus on marine phylogenetics and biodiversity.
Justin Berg
Email: bergj12037@gotritons.uog.edu
Advisor: Dr. Bastian Bentlage
Research: At the University of Guam Marine Lab, I am studying the effects that sedimentation have on the coral microbiome. Specifically, I aim to understand how the sediment load in the wet and dry season affect the microbiome of Porites lobata in Fouha Bay, southern Guam.
Advisor: Dr. Bastian Bentlage
Research: At the University of Guam Marine Lab, I am studying the effects that sedimentation have on the coral microbiome. Specifically, I aim to understand how the sediment load in the wet and dry season affect the microbiome of Porites lobata in Fouha Bay, southern Guam.
Renee Crisostomo
Email: rscrisos@gmail.com
Advisor: Dr. Laurie Raymundo
Research: I am interested in looking into the morphological plasticity of staghorn corals as a direct response to changing environmental factors and how this plasticity may affect/inform coral restoration efforts and decision making.
Advisor: Dr. Laurie Raymundo
Research: I am interested in looking into the morphological plasticity of staghorn corals as a direct response to changing environmental factors and how this plasticity may affect/inform coral restoration efforts and decision making.
Star Dressler
Email: dresslerc@gotritons.uog.edu
Advisor: Dr. Atsushi Fujimura
Research: With a background in oceanography, my research interests remain broad. As an EPSCoR student, my research will work to deepen our understanding of connectivity in coral reef ecosystems. My thesis work will likely involve plankton community dynamics in relation to hydrographic parameters, such as current flow.
Advisor: Dr. Atsushi Fujimura
Research: With a background in oceanography, my research interests remain broad. As an EPSCoR student, my research will work to deepen our understanding of connectivity in coral reef ecosystems. My thesis work will likely involve plankton community dynamics in relation to hydrographic parameters, such as current flow.
Alicia Edwards-Ketedromo
Melissa Gabriel
Email: missy.gabriel@gmail.com
Advisor: Dr. Bastian Bentlage
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Advisor: Dr. Bastian Bentlage
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Gene Expression of Massive Porites Along a Sediment Gradient.
My research involves examining the stress response of the common stony reef building
coral, massive Porites, in their natural environment. I am comparing gene expression data of these corals in a dry and wet season in Fouha
Bay, Guam along a sediment gradient with those closest to the river mouth (high sedimentation
rates) and to the mouth of the bay (low sedimentation rates).
Rachael Keighan
Email: keighanr@triton.uog.edu
Advisor: Dr. Peter Houk
Research: I am interested in a variety of different topics including trophic dynamics, fisheries management, and functional ecology. At the University of Guam, I am investigating the ecological role played by species of sea cucumber. I am particularly interested in their role in nutrient cycling and how unsustainable harvest of sea cucumbers may impact reef health.
Advisor: Dr. Peter Houk
Research: I am interested in a variety of different topics including trophic dynamics, fisheries management, and functional ecology. At the University of Guam, I am investigating the ecological role played by species of sea cucumber. I am particularly interested in their role in nutrient cycling and how unsustainable harvest of sea cucumbers may impact reef health.
Grace McDermott
Email: grace.mcdermott@maine.edu
Advisor: Dr. Laurie Raymundo
Research: My research focuses on coral responses to bleaching and other stressors through the study of phenotypic traits that confer long term coral reef resilience.
Advisor: Dr. Laurie Raymundo
Research: My research focuses on coral responses to bleaching and other stressors through the study of phenotypic traits that confer long term coral reef resilience.
Andrew McInnis
Email: andrew.mcinnis34@gmail.com
Advisor: Dr. Peter Houk
Research: I am interested in a wide range of topics including ecology, fisheries management, and socioeconomic factors affecting marine environments, particularly coral reefs. I aim to conduct applied science which can be directly used in local and regional management. Here at UOG I will be looking at links between trophic structure of reef fish communities and benthic community composition through Micronesia.
Advisor: Dr. Peter Houk
Research: I am interested in a wide range of topics including ecology, fisheries management, and socioeconomic factors affecting marine environments, particularly coral reefs. I aim to conduct applied science which can be directly used in local and regional management. Here at UOG I will be looking at links between trophic structure of reef fish communities and benthic community composition through Micronesia.
Therese Miller
Email: millert13312@gotritons.uog.edu
Advisor: Dr. Bastian Bentlage
Research: I'm interested in looking at the coral microbiome and examining the DNA of bacteria that live in coral tissue and mucus. Currently, my labmates and I are doing a project to test heat stress on corals and whether they can acclimate to the temperature differences.
Advisor: Dr. Bastian Bentlage
Research: I'm interested in looking at the coral microbiome and examining the DNA of bacteria that live in coral tissue and mucus. Currently, my labmates and I are doing a project to test heat stress on corals and whether they can acclimate to the temperature differences.
Claire Moreland-Ochoa
Email: moreland-ochoac@triton.uog.edu
Advisor: Dr. Laurie Raymundo
Research: I am interested in small- and large-scale coral restoration work. I work in the field monitoring outplanting sites and maintaining two coral nurseries which focus mainly on the propagation of staghorn coral (Acropora). My thesis involves studying the threatened octocoral Heliopora coerulea, otherwise known as Blue Coral. This species is important because it is considered a reef-building species and has been proven to be bleaching resistant. I am working on determining if this coral can be used as a restoration coral on Guam through lab and field monitoring and experimentation.
Advisor: Dr. Laurie Raymundo
Research: I am interested in small- and large-scale coral restoration work. I work in the field monitoring outplanting sites and maintaining two coral nurseries which focus mainly on the propagation of staghorn coral (Acropora). My thesis involves studying the threatened octocoral Heliopora coerulea, otherwise known as Blue Coral. This species is important because it is considered a reef-building species and has been proven to be bleaching resistant. I am working on determining if this coral can be used as a restoration coral on Guam through lab and field monitoring and experimentation.
Arthur Perez
Kenzie Pollard
Advisor: Dr. Sarah Lemer
Frank Roberto
Leilani Sablan
Email: sablanl9009@triton.uog.edu
Advisor: Dr. Peter Houk
Research: My current study aims to 1) contrast commercial and non-commercial fisheries trends, and 2) map the post-landings geographical distribution of non-commercial catch as driven by social and cultural processes. I hope to generate management recommendations based on results.
Advisor: Dr. Peter Houk
Research: My current study aims to 1) contrast commercial and non-commercial fisheries trends, and 2) map the post-landings geographical distribution of non-commercial catch as driven by social and cultural processes. I hope to generate management recommendations based on results.
Monika Salas
Constance Sartor
Email: constancesartor@gmail.com
Advisor: Dr. Sarah Lemer
Research: Transcriptomic signatures of acclimation in ‘susceptible’ Acropora surculosa and ‘resilient’ Porites rus
Advisor: Dr. Sarah Lemer
Research: Transcriptomic signatures of acclimation in ‘susceptible’ Acropora surculosa and ‘resilient’ Porites rus
Christy Starsinic
Email: christy.starsinic@gmail.com
Advisor: Dr. Peter Houk
Research: “Examining Predicted versus Observed Reef Resilience throughout Micronesia” Resilience studies analyze the ability of a reef to resist or recover from disturbances such as coral bleaching. My research is investigating how snapshot predictions of the resilience of coral reefs in Micronesia compare to trends observed over a longer term.
Advisor: Dr. Peter Houk
Research: “Examining Predicted versus Observed Reef Resilience throughout Micronesia” Resilience studies analyze the ability of a reef to resist or recover from disturbances such as coral bleaching. My research is investigating how snapshot predictions of the resilience of coral reefs in Micronesia compare to trends observed over a longer term.
Abram Townsend
Email: abram.townsend@aol.com
Advisor: Dr. Jason Biggs
Research: Island-Scale Genetic Diversity And Connectivity Of The Octocoral Heliopora Coerulea On Guam
Advisor: Dr. Jason Biggs
Research: Island-Scale Genetic Diversity And Connectivity Of The Octocoral Heliopora Coerulea On Guam
The University of Guam Marine Laboratory has conferred degrees to over 150 students since opening its doors. All alumni are listed by date of graduation, and current contact information is listed where available.
If you are an alumnus and you would like to update your contact information, please contact the webmaster at uogml@triton.uog.edu.
Recent Graduates
Colin Lock
Spring 2021
Email: clockdive@gmail.com
Advisor: Dr. Laurie Raymundo
Thesis: Quantifying physiological responses to physical injury in Porites lobata, using a transcriptomic approach
Advisor: Dr. Laurie Raymundo
Thesis: Quantifying physiological responses to physical injury in Porites lobata, using a transcriptomic approach
Mari Deinhart
Fall 2020
Email: deinhartm@gotritons.edu.uog
Advisor: Dr. Tom Schills
Thesis: Phylogenetic assessment of crustose calcifying red algal communities as coral recruitment. substrate
Advisor: Dr. Tom Schills
Thesis: Phylogenetic assessment of crustose calcifying red algal communities as coral recruitment. substrate
Kelsie Ebeling-Whited
Fall 2020
Email: ebeling-whitedk@gotritons.uog.edu
Advisor: Dr. Terry Donaldson
Thesis: Mating success of the Six-Bar Wrasse (Thalassoma Hardwicke, Labridae) utilizing two mating strategies
Advisor: Dr. Terry Donaldson
Thesis: Mating success of the Six-Bar Wrasse (Thalassoma Hardwicke, Labridae) utilizing two mating strategies
Victoria Moscato
Fall 2020
Email: victoriamoscato@gmail.com
Advisor: Dr. Sarah Lemer
Thesis: Characterizing the role of color in heat stress resistance of the scleractinian coral Acropora surculosa
Advisor: Dr. Sarah Lemer
Thesis: Characterizing the role of color in heat stress resistance of the scleractinian coral Acropora surculosa
Karim Primov
Fall 2020
Email: k.primov@umiami.edu
Advisor: Dr. David Combosch
Thesis:The phylogenetics and population genomics of cryptic lineages of massive Porites on guam
Advisor: Dr. David Combosch
Thesis:The phylogenetics and population genomics of cryptic lineages of massive Porites on guam
Dareon Rios
Fall 2020
Email: dareonreos@gmail.com
Advisor: Dr. David Combosch
Thesis: The population genetic structure of Acropora pulchra in Guam
Advisor: Dr. David Combosch
Thesis: The population genetic structure of Acropora pulchra in Guam
Dalia Hernandez
Spring 2020
Email: daliaxhernandez@gmail.com
Advisor: Dr. Peter Houk
Thesis: Dynamics and Drivers of Commercial Coral-Reef Fisheries in Pohnpei
Advisor: Dr. Peter Houk
Thesis: Dynamics and Drivers of Commercial Coral-Reef Fisheries in Pohnpei
Full List of Alumni
| Name | Year graduated | Current Information | ||
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| Lock, Colin | 2021 | |||
| Deinhart, Mari | 2020 | |||
| Ebeling-Whited, Kelsie | 2020 | |||
| Moscato, Victoria | 2020 | |||
| Primov, Karim | 2020 | |||
| Rios, Dareon | 2020 | |||
| Hernandez, Dalia | 2020 | |||
| Idechong, Jacques | 2019 | |||
| Gault, Jordan | 2019 | |||
| Martinez, Jude | 2019 | |||
| Ashton, Williams | 2019 | |||
| Kelokelo, Mildred | 2018 | |||
| Mills, Matthew | 2018 |
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| Drake, Diona | 2017 | |||
| Resko, Devin | 2017 | |||
| Johnson, Steven | 2017 | |||
| Lapacek, Valeri | 2017 | |||
| Reyes, AJ | 2016 | |||
| Camacho, Rodney | 2016 | |||
| Hartup, Julie | 2016 | ResearchGate | ||
| Simeon, Anna | 2016 | ResearchGate | ||
| Staman, Marylou | 2016 | ResearchGate | ||
| Kense, Adrian | 2016 | ResearchGate | ||
| Reynolds, Travis | 2016 | |||
| McLean, Matthew | 2015 | ResearchGate | ||
| Miller, Allison | 2015 | |||
| Benavente, David | 2014 | |||
| Gawel, Ann Marie | 2012 | ResearchGate | ||
| McCutcheon, Amanda | 2012 | ResearchGate | ||
| Lozada-Misa, Paula | 2011 | |||
| Cure, Katherine | 2011 | ResearchGate | ||
| Kautz, Carmen | 2011 | |||
| Miller, Roxanna "Rocky" | 2011 | |||
| Priest, Mark "Sparky" | 2011 | |||
| Whitfield, Susanna | 2011 | |||
| Abellena, Sheena | 2010 | |||
| Marshell, Alyssa | 2010 | ResearchGate | ||
| Caballes, Ciemon | 2009 | |||
| Chop, Kathyrn | 2009 | |||
| Rojas, Pablo "Jong" | 2009 | |||
| Chau, Lisa | 2008 | |||
| Myers, Nola | 2008 | |||
| Taylor, Brett | 2008 | |||
| Goldman, Lee | 2007 | |||
| Tomasetti, Robert | 2007 | |||
| Gutierrez, Jay T. | 2005 | |||
| Rongo, Teina | 2005 | |||
| Takase, Chie | 2005 | |||
| Kelly, Walter C., III | 2004 | |||
| Mendiola, Wendy J. C. | 2004 | |||
| Palmer, Allison E. | 2003 | |||
| Seidel, Rick | 2003 | |||
| Bonito, Victor | 2002 | |||
| Chang, Richard | 2002 | |||
| Ritson-Williams, Raphael | 2002 | |||
| Shjegstad, Sonia | 2002 | |||
| Victor, Steven | 2002 | |||
| Belliveau, S. A. | 2001 | |||
| Biggs, Jason S. | 2000 | |||
| Kirkendale, Lisa | 2000 | |||
| Leota, Sarah T. | 2000 | |||
| Pangilinan, Ron F. | 2000 | |||
| Peshut, Peter J. | 2000 | |||
| Starmer, John A. | 2000 | |||
| Concepcion, Georgette B. | 1999 | |||
| Daniels, Ethan A. | 1999 | |||
| Gaither, Michelle | 1999 | |||
| Houk, Peter | 1999 | |||
| Ginsburg, David | 1998 | |||
| Persselin, Sara L. | 1998 | |||
| Ward, Linda A. | 1998 | |||
| Camacho, Frank A. | 1997 | |||
| Leberer, C. J. Trina | 1997 | |||
| Pangelinan, Arlene A. | 1997 | |||
| Bauman, Scott | 1996 | |||
| Chirichetti, Paul | 1996 | |||
| Golbuu, Yim | 1996 | |||
| Collins-Boyd, Joanne M. | 1995 | |||
| [Dayton] Check, Cathy | 1995 | |||
| Parham, Jim E. | 1995 | |||
| Puglisi, Melany P. | 1995 | |||
| Kerr, Alexander M. | 1994 | |||
| Kerr, JoNita Quenga | 1994 | |||
| Martinez, Priscilla C. | 1994 | |||
| Norris, Daniel Ray | 1994 | |||
| Pitlik, Todd J. | 1994 | |||
| Rivera, Fernando E. | 1994 | |||
| [Davidson] Tuerler, Bridgette S. | 1993 | |||
| Quenga, A. Sergio E. | 1993 | |||
| Te, Franklyn Tan | 1993 | |||
| Collins, Lawrence A. | 1992 | |||
| Lock, Steve A. | 1992 | |||
| Schupp, Peter J. | 1992 | |||
| Sonoda, Kazu | 1992 | |||
| Eastlick, Pam | 1991 | |||
| Meyer, Karen | 1991 | |||
| Hopper, David R. | 1990 | |||
| Rogers, Shelly D. | 1989 | |||
| Sanger, Herling R. | 1989 | |||
| Wylie, Chad R. | 1988 | |||
| Chandran, Ravi | 1987 | |||
| Ellis-Neill, Leigh | 1987 | |||
| Edward, Ahser E. | 1986 | |||
| Gates, Paul D. | 1986 | |||
| Potter, Tom S. | 1986 | |||
| Wilkins, Susanne De C. | 1986 | |||
| Davis, Gerry W. | 1985 | |||
| Neill, J. Bruce | 1985 | |||
| Sherwood, Tim S. | 1985 | |||
| Bowden-Kirby, Austin | 1984 | |||
| Hillmann-Kitalong, Ann | 1984 | |||
| Grimm, Gretchen R. | 1983 | |||
| Molina, Mike E. | 1983 | |||
| Myers, Rob F. | 1983 | |||
| Neubauer, Cliff P. | 1983 | |||
| Pendleton, Dave E. | 1983 | |||
| Plucer-Rosario, Gyongi | 1983 | |||
| James, Spensin | 1982 | |||
| Katnik, Steve E. | 1982 | |||
| Romeo, Chip J. | 1982 | |||
| Best, Bruce R. | 1981 | |||
| Braley, Rick D. | 1981 | |||
| Clayshulte, Russ N. | 1981 | |||
| Colgan, Mitchell W. | 1981 | |||
| Donaldson, Terry J. | 1981 | |||
| Kropp, Roy K. | 1981 | |||
| Smalley, T. L. | 1981 | |||
| Kock, R. Logan | 1980 | |||
| Rowley, Dana M. | 1980 | |||
| Zolan, Bill J. | 1980 | |||
| Chernin, Mitch I. | 1979 | |||
| Grosenbaugh-Hamel, Debbie A. | 1979 | |||
| Lassuy, Denny R. | 1979 | |||
| Smith, Barry D. | 1979 | |||
| [Stojkovich] Olsen, Jeanine | 1979 | |||
| Wooster, Dan S. | 1979 | |||
| Neudecker, Steve | 1978 | |||
| Day, Jon E. | 1977 | |||
| Dickinson, Rick E. | 1977 | |||
| Doty, Jim E. | 1977 | |||
| Gawel, Mike J. | 1977 | |||
| Wilder, Mike J. | 1977 | |||
| Fitzgerald, Jr., Bill J. | 1976 | |||
| Muniappan, Sheila | 1976 | |||
| Ross, Bob M. | 1976 | |||
| Tobias, Bill J. | 1976 | |||
| Wortman, Claudia G. | 1976 | |||
| Chase, Jennifer A. | 1975 | |||
| Gordon, Greg D. | 1975 | |||
| Jameson, Stephen C. | 1975 | |||
| Rideout, R. Storm | 1975 | |||
| Strong, Ron D. | 1975 | |||
| Wray, Frieda O. | 1975 | |||
| Bryan, Pat G. | 1974 | |||
| Larson, Helen K. | 1974 | |||
| Zahner, S. | 1974 | |||
| Rupp, J. J. | 1973 | |||
| Hohman, Tom C. | 1972 | |||
| Kami, Harry T. | 1972 | |||
| Peterson, R. D. | 1972 | |||
| Rosenberg, D. L. | 1972 | |||
| Tseng, W.Y. | 1972 | |||
| Belk, Mary S. | 1971 | |||
| Randall, Dick H. | 1971 | |||
| Branch, Jim B. | 1969 | |||
Charles E. Birkeland
Adjunct Associate Professor
Department of Zoology
University of Hawai'i at Manoa
Honolulu, HI 96822
Email:charlesb@hawaii.edu
Tel:1-808-(671) 956-8678
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Honolulu, HI 96822
Email:charlesb@hawaii.edu
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Lucius G. Eldredge
Invertebrate Zoologist
Department of Invertebrates
Bernice P. Bishop Museum
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Bernice P. Bishop Museum
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James A. Marsh, Jr.
Professor Emeritus of Marine Biology
Stephen G. Nelson
Senior Research Scientist
Environmental Research Laboratory, Department of Soil, Water, and Environmental Science
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Richard "Dick" H. Randall
Professor Emeritus of Marine Biology
Roy T. Tsuda
Research Associate
Department of Botany
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Current position: Director, Kewalo Marine Laboratory, Principal Investigator
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Restoration Project
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Long-Term Monitoring Program
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