There’s still a lot to learn about all the factors that influence the abundance and distribution of fish stocks. Mark Stratton of Virginia Institute of Marine Science will use quantitative modeling to investigate the effects of human, food web, and environmental factors on dozens of near shore fish populations in the US South Atlantic. He will develop a preliminary stock assessment model for US South Atlantic white shrimp and will work with stock assessment scientists to evaluate the white shrimp stock. This has never been done on a regional scale. Findings will contribute to a better understanding of external influences on US South Atlantic stocks and may lead to more sustainable fishery management practices.
Fellow: Mark Stratton (Virginia Institute of Marine Science)
Advisor: Robert Latour (VIMS)
Outreach Mentor: Rick Hart (National Marine Fisheries Service)
