Ashley Charleson

Contact Information

Phone: 401.330.0840

Email: ashley.charleson@maine.edu

Education:

University of Maine, MS Dual Degree (Marine Biology/Marine Policy), 2020

Advisor: Dr. Yong Chen and Dr. Keith Evans

Description

Conducting studies towards the development of an economically and ecologically viable Northern Shrimp Fishery in The Gulf of Maine. Specifically, we will be developing adaptable management strategies based on habitat distribution and abundance in the face of climate change, as well as the biological and economic impact of trap and trawl shrimp fisheries.