People

Principal Investigators

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Scott Heppell Scott Heppell
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Marine and Freshwater Fisheries Ecology
Selina Heppell
Department Head, Professor
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I am Department Head and Professor of marine fisheries ecology. In addition to administration, I work with biologists and management agencies in the PNW and around the world to develop strategies for endangered species conservation and sustainable fisheri

Graduate Students

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Olivia Boisen Contact person by email

Olivia is a current PhD student in Fisheries Science, studying the effectiveness of seagrass restorations in Oregon from the perspective of fish and invertebrate communities.

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PhD, Fisheries Science
Major Professor:
Scott Heppell
Morgan Johnston Contact person by email

Janelle Layton Contact person by email

I am focusing on the early life history of tropical marine fishes and their responses to environmental changes. My research aims to uncover how these early stages influence marine tropical ecology over time, providing insights into ecosystem resilience and sustainability.



Master of Science, Fisheries Science
Major Professor: Scott Heppell
Shannon Lehmkuhl Contact person by email

Mee-ya Monneedy Contact person by email

The goal of Mee-ya’s master’s project is to perform a feasibility analysis for an alternative form of electronic monitoring in Oregon’s recreational charter fleet. Mee-ya’s research will utilize stereo-video photogrammetry (calculating measurements and/or the creation of models of objects...


M.S. Fisheries Science
Major Professor: Scott Heppell
Wave Moretto Contact person by email

Wave is a current PhD student in Fisheries Science, studying the spatial and temporal dynamics of Oregon’s kelp forests with an emphasis on rockfishes.  



PhD, Fisheries Science
Major Professor: Scott Heppell

Undergraduate Students