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Cheryl Morrison is an emeritus Research Geneticist at the USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center, National Fish Health Laboratory in Kearneysville, WV
Dr. Morrison is a principal investigator for multiple studies that aim to describe biodiversity, assess taxonomic status, define units of conservation, and determine dispersal pathways of marine invertebrates and invasive species. A focus of Dr. Morrison’s research has been the description of biodiversity and connectivity in vulnerable deep-sea ecosystems on the U.S. continental slope. Such ecosystems remain poorly characterized, yet are vulnerable to natural and anthropogenic disturbances. Studies of genetic connectivity among populations of dominant, habitat-forming coral species may inform marine spatial planning for effective stewardship of natural resources.
The Mohawk Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) returns to the NOAA Ship Pisces after a successful dive to survey benthic habitats in the Gulf of America
The Mohawk Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) returns to the NOAA Ship Pisces after a successful dive to survey benthic habitats in the Gulf of America
After exploring benthic communities in the deep Gulf of America, the remotely operated vehicle Mohawk (UNCW-Undersea Vehicles Program) is lifted back onto the NOAA Ship Pisces
After exploring benthic communities in the deep Gulf of America, the remotely operated vehicle Mohawk (UNCW-Undersea Vehicles Program) is lifted back onto the NOAA Ship Pisces
Gulf of America sunset and the remotely operated vehicle Mohawk (UNCW-Undersea Vehicles Program) aboard the Research Vessel Point Sur
Gulf of America sunset and the remotely operated vehicle Mohawk (UNCW-Undersea Vehicles Program) aboard the Research Vessel Point Sur
A scientist, Cheryl Morrison, takes images of benthic communities in the Gulf of America using the Mohawk (UNCW-Undersea Vehicles Program)
A scientist, Cheryl Morrison, takes images of benthic communities in the Gulf of America using the Mohawk (UNCW-Undersea Vehicles Program)
Dr. Christina Kellogg, USGS DISCOVRE's microbiologist, begins a dive in the Johnson-Sea-Link submersible to study deep-sea coral. The submersible can reach depths of 900 meters and has a manipulator arm and suction tool for collecting samples.
Dr. Christina Kellogg, USGS DISCOVRE's microbiologist, begins a dive in the Johnson-Sea-Link submersible to study deep-sea coral. The submersible can reach depths of 900 meters and has a manipulator arm and suction tool for collecting samples.
The Mohawk Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) returns to the NOAA Ship Pisces after a successful dive to survey benthic habitats in the Gulf of America
The Mohawk Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) returns to the NOAA Ship Pisces after a successful dive to survey benthic habitats in the Gulf of America
After exploring benthic communities in the deep Gulf of America, the remotely operated vehicle Mohawk (UNCW-Undersea Vehicles Program) is lifted back onto the NOAA Ship Pisces
After exploring benthic communities in the deep Gulf of America, the remotely operated vehicle Mohawk (UNCW-Undersea Vehicles Program) is lifted back onto the NOAA Ship Pisces
Gulf of America sunset and the remotely operated vehicle Mohawk (UNCW-Undersea Vehicles Program) aboard the Research Vessel Point Sur
Gulf of America sunset and the remotely operated vehicle Mohawk (UNCW-Undersea Vehicles Program) aboard the Research Vessel Point Sur
A scientist, Cheryl Morrison, takes images of benthic communities in the Gulf of America using the Mohawk (UNCW-Undersea Vehicles Program)
A scientist, Cheryl Morrison, takes images of benthic communities in the Gulf of America using the Mohawk (UNCW-Undersea Vehicles Program)
Dr. Christina Kellogg, USGS DISCOVRE's microbiologist, begins a dive in the Johnson-Sea-Link submersible to study deep-sea coral. The submersible can reach depths of 900 meters and has a manipulator arm and suction tool for collecting samples.
Dr. Christina Kellogg, USGS DISCOVRE's microbiologist, begins a dive in the Johnson-Sea-Link submersible to study deep-sea coral. The submersible can reach depths of 900 meters and has a manipulator arm and suction tool for collecting samples.
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