Alex Marquardt
PhD Candidate
Department of Fisheries Science
Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS)
[email protected]
I am an ecologist and PhD Candidate in the Natural Resources Section (formerly Department of Fisheries Science) at Virginia Institute of Marine Science. I work with Roger Mann studying Eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica) biology and population dynamics in the Chesapeake Bay. My work focuses primarily on marine invertebrates and addresses applied questions that directly inform management and restoration of harvested species. I engage with local communities and stakeholders to share knowledge, build relationships, and facilitate participation in scientific research.
I completed my BS in Fisheries and Wildlife Science at Oregon State University (2013) and MS in Biological Sciences working with Ben Ruttenberg at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (2020).
Hailing from the Pacific Northwest, I am a lover of black coffee, tasty beer, cozy sweaters, and the outdoors. My spare time is spent camping, reading, homesteading, and hiking with cattle dog extraordinaire - Luna!
I completed my BS in Fisheries and Wildlife Science at Oregon State University (2013) and MS in Biological Sciences working with Ben Ruttenberg at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (2020).
Hailing from the Pacific Northwest, I am a lover of black coffee, tasty beer, cozy sweaters, and the outdoors. My spare time is spent camping, reading, homesteading, and hiking with cattle dog extraordinaire - Luna!
