Profile information for Jim Stoeckel

Populations must adapt to a wide array of natural and anthropogenic environmental stresses if they are to remain viable. Much of my research examines effects of environmental stressors on the physiology, energy budgets and life-history of mollusks and crustaceans. Stressors include suspended solids, temperature, hypoxia, salinity, and contaminants. Additional research focuses on invasive species ecology and development and evaluation of control techniques. Combining physiology, ecology and life history approaches will hopefully lead to improved management recommendations for conservation and invasive species control.  Aquatic systems I have worked on range from large, tidal and non-tidal rivers, to small streams, reservoirs, and floodplain lakes.  My current research focuses on  Southeastern molluscan and crustacean fauna, with an emphasis on unionid mussels, crayfish, and oysters.