Fellow: Steve Lohrenz

Research Strengths:
- Ocean Observing Systems
- Marine Mapping, Charting, and Hydrographic Science
- Marine Fisheries and Ecosystem Research
- Coastal Remote Sensing
- Water Quality, Trace Element, and Geochemical Analytical Facilities
- Oceans and Human Health

Projects:
- Microbial Source Tracking and its Application to the Northern Gulf of Mexico
- Utility of Ionosphere and Troposphere Models for Extending the Range of High-Accuracy GPS
- Monitoring and Assessment of Coastal and Marine Ecosystems in the Northern Gulf
- Interaction Between Off-shore Circulation and Nearshore Processes During Extreme Weather Events
- Satellite and in situ Optical Assessment of Algal Bloom Events in the Northern Gulf of Mexico
- Coordination and Educational Support for USM Northern Gulf Institute Activities
- Quantifying Ecosystem Services of Different Coastal Habitat Types
- Macrofaunal Indicators of Hypoxia