USGS scuba divers collect bottom water for environmental-DNA and nutrient analysis. Photo credit: Shelby Eagan, USGS.
Shelby L Eagan, M.S.
Shelby is based at the Ann Arbor, MI Great Lakes Science Center as a Biologist working with the Cladophora project.
As part of the Great Lakes Science Center working within the Restoration and Conservation Science branch, Shelby is a member of the Cladophora project as a scientific SCUBA diver, MOCC boat crew, and data analyst. The Cladophora project aims to investigate drivers of the native alga's nuisance growth, importantly: phosphorus and other nutrient inputs, invasive mussel biomass, and light penetration.
Professional Experience
Northeast Fisheries Biological Technician- AIS Inc.
Contributed to Commercial fisheries data collection off the Northeast coastline.Graduate Research Assistant- NOVA Southeastern University
Benthic surveys along Florida's Gulf coast, coral assessments, coral spawning, coral bleaching and disease mitigation. Conducted data analysis using R, JMP, Coral Point Count Software, and GIS.Avian Biological Field Technician- Bird Research Northwest
Contribute data to a 20-year collection effort in Oregon and Washington Caspian Tern colonies.Park Ranger- U.S. Fish and Wildlife- Kilauea National Wildlife Refuge
Preform Tropical Wetland Botulism surveys and seabird colony monitoring. Public outreach for visitors and park maintenance.AmeriCorps Outreach and Education Intern- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Assited biological staff in invasive species removal; Laysan Albatross Translocation Project, native species planting, ungulate surveys, and Forest Bird data collection.Coral Biodiversity Data Management Intern- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Coral Cover Data Reports, Sea Bird Surveys, insect monitoring, Albatross Reproductive Success Plots, Laysan Duck counts, native species planting, and Red Footed Booby nest restoration.
Education and Certifications
NOVA Southeastern University, M.S.
Marine Biology and Coastal Zone ManagementCentral Michigan University, B.S.
Biology Natural Resources and Environmental Science
Coral Reef Ecology Short Course AustraliaMOCC (Small Vessel Operations), First Aid/ CPR/ AED, SCUBA: Dry Suit , Rescue Diver, Nitrox
Science and Products
Non-USGS Publications**
Walker BK, Eagan S, Ames C, Brooke S, Keenan S and Baumstark R (2020). Shallow-Water Coral Communities Support the Separation of Marine Ecoregions on the West-Central Florida Gulf Coast. Front. Ecol. Evol. 8:210. doi: 10.3389/fevo.2020.00210
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.
Cladophora biomass and supporting data collected in the Great Lakes, 2021
USGS scuba divers collect bottom water for environmental-DNA and nutrient analysis. Photo credit: Shelby Eagan, USGS.
Science and Products
Non-USGS Publications**
Walker BK, Eagan S, Ames C, Brooke S, Keenan S and Baumstark R (2020). Shallow-Water Coral Communities Support the Separation of Marine Ecoregions on the West-Central Florida Gulf Coast. Front. Ecol. Evol. 8:210. doi: 10.3389/fevo.2020.00210
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.
Cladophora biomass and supporting data collected in the Great Lakes, 2021
USGS scuba divers collect bottom water for environmental-DNA and nutrient analysis. Photo credit: Shelby Eagan, USGS.
USGS scuba divers collect bottom water for environmental-DNA and nutrient analysis. Photo credit: Shelby Eagan, USGS.