Lionfish Invasion
Dr. Katherine Galloway, Instructor
Department of Biological Sciences,
Nicholls State University
Dr. Katherine Galloway shares her research on lionfish biology and the mechanics of their spines, and how this has led to their success as an invasive species in the Western Atlantic and Caribbean.
Recorded Webinar:
Select Supplemental Content:
[INFOGRAPHIC] Bahamas National Trust et al. – Red Lionfish
[VIDEO] Smithsonian Institution & NOAA Ocean Today – Lionfish on the Loose
[READING] Florida Atlantic University – Small Fish, Big Problem
[READING] Live Science – Lionfish: Beautiful and Dangerous Invaders
[RESOURCE LIBRARY] Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission – Lionfish
[RESOURCE LIBRARY] Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute et al. – Invasive Lionfish Web Portal
[RESOURCE LIBRARY] USDA National Invasive Species Information Center – Lionfish
[REFERENCE] NOAA & DOC – Lionfish Dissection: Techniques & Applications
[VIDEOS] Reef Environmental Education Foundation – Lionfish Tutorials
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PRESENTER BIO
Dr. Katherine Galloway is an Instructor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Nicholls State University. Her area of expertise is the functional morphology and biomechanics of fishes, with an emphasis on puncture systems. In addition to her lionfish research, she has conducted research on lingcod at the University of Washington, elongated fishes at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and sharks! She studied abroad in Australia as an undergraduate, where she became interested in invasive species when she helped with invasive algae research. Kate earned her masters degree while completing her Ph.D. at Florida Atlantic University. She is a strong advocate for women in science and mentored five female undergraduates during her Ph.D., publishing a manuscript with one of these students. Read more
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