Ditches are a common feature along roadways. The main purpose of these human-made conduits is to provide a path for stormwater to escape, but a University of Alabama researcher’s curiosity discovered a relatively unknown benefit: the removal of nitrogen. Dr. Corianne Tatariw’s daily commute from Mobile, Alabama, to Dauphin Island was filled with miles and…
Coastal areas are popular places to live and visit. Every summer, families load up their cars and head to the beach for a few days of relaxation. In Alabama, one destination is Dauphin Island, a small barrier island three miles south of Mobile Bay. When tourists arrive, they cross their fingers for good weather. All…
The research, conservation and education of freshwater mussels has led to a 5-year $1.04 million National Science Foundation CAREER award to an ecologist from The University of Alabama. Dr. Carla Atkinson, an associate professor in UA’s Department of Biological Sciences, recently received the award, which is one of the most prestigious recognitions of top-performing young…
The National Science Foundation has awarded Dr. Kenneth Hoadley a $290,214 grant for his research addressing the health of symbiotic algae living among reef corals. Hoadley, an assistant professor in The University of Alabama’s Department of Biological Sciences, will use the money for the testing and optimization of a low-cost prototype instrument that will allow…
Pollution and chemical imbalances in water could have an adverse effect on animal behavior, particularly in fish that make their home among the mangrove trees along the Florida coast. Dr. Ryan Earley and his students are charting multiple courses to determine what causes changes in how the fish function. “Our research program has a bunch…
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