Coral Reef Restoration, Assessment & Monitoring (CRRAM) Laboratory | Halmos College of Arts and Sciences | Nova Southeastern University
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Coral Reef Restoration, Assessment & Monitoring (CRRAM) Laboratory
Coral Reef Restoration, Assessment & Monitoring (CRRAM) Laboratory
Researcher
David Gilliam, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
COE Room #223
(954) 262-3634
gilliam@nova.edu
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Research Focus
Coral reef ecology with an emphasis on restoration, assessment, and monitoring. The
research includes investigating the ecology, restoration, and conservation of staghorn
coral (Acropora cervicornis) populations. The lab has a strong resource management
focus and works closely with local, state, and federal agency resource managers.
Research Activities
Studying the basic ecology of staghorn and other corals
Evaluating threats to coral reefs and their communities
Monitoring coral reef health
Conducting reef damage recovery and restoration projects
Investigating methods to improve restoration success
The protection and conservation of coral reef resources requires collaboration among
scientists, stakeholders, and local, state, and federal resource managers.
David Gilliam, Ph.D.