Michael Cherkiss
Michael Cherkiss' research interests include population ecology and conservation of amphibians and reptiles, with experience extending to radio telemetry and transmitter attachment on pythons, crocodilians, sea turtles and other species.
BACKGROUND
Prior to joining the USGS, Cherkiss was a biologist with the University of Florida for over ten years. He has over 15 years’ experience conducting research in the coastal areas of South Florida, Everglades ecosystems and internationally throughout the Caribbean, Central and South American.
Education and Certifications
M.S., Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, University of Florida, 2000
B.S., Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, University of Florida, 1996
Science and Products
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Spatial and stage-structured population model of the American crocodile for comparison of comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) alternatives Spatial and stage-structured population model of the American crocodile for comparison of comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) alternatives
As part of the U.S. Geological Survey Priority Ecosystems Science (PES) initiative to provide the ecological science required during Everglades restoration, we have integrated current regional hydrologic models with American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) research and monitoring data to create a model that assesses the potential impact of Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP)...
Authors
Timothy Green, Daniel H. Slone, Eric Swain, Michael Cherkiss, Melinda Lohmann, Frank J. Mazzotti, Kenneth Rice
Alligators and crocodiles as indicators for restoration of Everglades ecosystems Alligators and crocodiles as indicators for restoration of Everglades ecosystems
Alligators and crocodiles integrate biological impacts of hydrological operations, affecting them at all life stages through three key aspects of Everglades ecology: (1) food webs, (2) diversity and productivity, and (3) freshwater flow. Responses of crocodilians are directly related to suitability of environmental conditions and hydrologic change. Correlations between biological...
Authors
Frank J. Mazzotti, G. Best, Laura A. Brandt, Michael Cherkiss, Brian Jeffery, Kenneth Rice
Recent nesting of the American Crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) in Everglades National Park, Florida, USA Recent nesting of the American Crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) in Everglades National Park, Florida, USA
[No abstract available]
Authors
F.J. Mazzotti, M.S. Cherkiss, M.W. Parry, K.G. Rice
Effects of shoreline vegetation on visibility of American crocodiles (Crocodylus acutus) during spotlight surveys Effects of shoreline vegetation on visibility of American crocodiles (Crocodylus acutus) during spotlight surveys
[No abstract available]
Authors
M.S. Cherkiss, F.J. Mazzotti, K.G. Rice
Science and Products
Filter Total Items: 52
Spatial and stage-structured population model of the American crocodile for comparison of comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) alternatives Spatial and stage-structured population model of the American crocodile for comparison of comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) alternatives
As part of the U.S. Geological Survey Priority Ecosystems Science (PES) initiative to provide the ecological science required during Everglades restoration, we have integrated current regional hydrologic models with American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) research and monitoring data to create a model that assesses the potential impact of Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP)...
Authors
Timothy Green, Daniel H. Slone, Eric Swain, Michael Cherkiss, Melinda Lohmann, Frank J. Mazzotti, Kenneth Rice
Alligators and crocodiles as indicators for restoration of Everglades ecosystems Alligators and crocodiles as indicators for restoration of Everglades ecosystems
Alligators and crocodiles integrate biological impacts of hydrological operations, affecting them at all life stages through three key aspects of Everglades ecology: (1) food webs, (2) diversity and productivity, and (3) freshwater flow. Responses of crocodilians are directly related to suitability of environmental conditions and hydrologic change. Correlations between biological...
Authors
Frank J. Mazzotti, G. Best, Laura A. Brandt, Michael Cherkiss, Brian Jeffery, Kenneth Rice
Recent nesting of the American Crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) in Everglades National Park, Florida, USA Recent nesting of the American Crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) in Everglades National Park, Florida, USA
[No abstract available]
Authors
F.J. Mazzotti, M.S. Cherkiss, M.W. Parry, K.G. Rice
Effects of shoreline vegetation on visibility of American crocodiles (Crocodylus acutus) during spotlight surveys Effects of shoreline vegetation on visibility of American crocodiles (Crocodylus acutus) during spotlight surveys
[No abstract available]
Authors
M.S. Cherkiss, F.J. Mazzotti, K.G. Rice