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Zweig. C.Z.,Kitchens, W. M. 2005. Modeling wetland habitat transfromations in response to hydrologic alterations using artificial neural networks. 26th Annual Meeting Scoiety of wetland Scientists. Charleston SC.
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June 2005
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Zweig, CL and WM Kitchens. 2012. Ridge and slough multistate modeling for landscape management. 9th INTECOL International Wetlands Conference. Conference. Orlando, FL. June 6, 2012.
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June 2012
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Zweig, CL and W.M. Kitchens. 2007. Habitat use of the endangered Florida snail kite during Everglades restoration. Second Annual National Conference on Ecosystem Restoration, Kansas City, MO
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January 2007
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Zweig, C.L. and W.M. Kitchens. 2007. Landscape scale fragmentation of Cladium jamaicense in an impounded Everglades wetland. Presentation at the 2007 Society of Wetland Scientists International Conference, Sacramento, CA.
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January 2007
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Zweig, C.L. and W.M. Kitchens. 2007. Landscape scale fragmentation of Cladium jamaicense in an impounded Everglades wetland. Presentation at the 2007 Society of Wetland Scientists International Conference, Sacramento, CA.
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January 2007
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Zweig, C.L. and W.M. Kitchens. 2006. Characterizing an Everglandes in Transition: Wetland vegetaion dynamics. Greater Everglades Ecosystem Restoration Conference, Orlando, FL.
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January 2006
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Zweig, C.L. and W.M. Kitchens. 2004. Tracking and predicting vegetation response to hydrologic alternatives across an Everglades landscape using artificial neural networks. National Conference on Ecosystem Restoration, Orlando, FL.
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December 2004
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Zhang, X.M. N. Kemal, B. Smith, N. Bishop and R. Carthy. 2015. Establishing baseline monitoring data for sea turtle nesting beaches with varying anthropogenic usage in St. Johns County, Florida. 100th Meeting, Ecological Society of America, Baltimore, Maryland, 9-14 August 2015.
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August 2015
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Beach profiles, sand grain sizes, and CO2 efflux were compared across three sea turtle nesting beaches with varying levels of anthropogenic impact. Baselines were established for each parameter and will be used to examine sea turtle nesting and hatching success, and as a starting point for long-term monitoring of the beach.
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Zhang, Ke, C. K. Gulick, and A. N. Powell. 2023. Infection rates of avian malaria in white ibis and tricolored herons in the southeastern US. Annual Conference of the Waterbirds Society, Fort Lauderdale, FL
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October 2023
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We report on the prevalence of avian malaria in tricolored herons and white ibis in the Gulf of Mexico. Infection rates were higher for white ibis than tricolored herons, and lower in juveniles of both species.
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Zhang, Ke, C. K. Gulick, and A. N. Powell. 2022. Non-breeding utilization ranges of white ibis and tricolored herons in the Gulf of Mexico region. Waterbirds Conference, Corpus ChristI, TX.
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November 2022
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hanThis work describes preliminary results of our large study using satellite transmitters to track the movements of two water bird species that breed in the northern Gulf of Mexico. We that birds of both species have different movement strategies and spend the nonbreeding seasons disbursed along the Gulf of Mexico as well as Mexico, Central America, and Cuba.
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Zhang, K., C. K. Gulick, and A. N. Powell. 2025. Nomadic vs. Central Place Foraging: divergent movement strategies in White Ibis and Tricolored Heron across wetland habitats. Waterbirds Society Meeting, San Jose, Costa Rica.
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January 2025
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We used satellite telemetry to identify roost and foraging sites during the non-breeding season for tricolored heron and white ibis. Most tricolored herons used central- or multiple-central place foraging strategies, while white ibis were more plastic in their behaviors and habitat use.
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Zhang, K., C. K. Gulick, and A. N. Powell. 2023. Haemosporidian parasites in wading birds captured from breeding colonies in coastal Alabama. Florida TWS Meeting, Jacksonville, FL.
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March 2023
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We present preliminary data on infection rates of parasites associated with avian malaria in tricolored heron and white ibis captured at breeding colonies in the northern Gulf of Mexico. We relate infection rates to migratory movements obtained through satellite telemetry.
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Zhang, K., C. K. Gulick, and A. N. Powell. 2021. Habitat use of wading birds during the non-breeding season in the northern Gulf of Mexico. Waterbird Society Annual Meeting (Virtual).
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November 2021
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We present preliminary data on the habitat use in the northern Gulf of Mexico of tricolored herons and white ibis during the non breeding seasons.
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Zhang, K., C. K. Gulick, Z. S. White, K. Wilson, S. M. Wisely, and A. N. Powell. Haemosporidian parasites wading birds captured from breeding colonies in coastal Alabama. Annual Meeting, American Ornithological Society, London, Ontario.
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August 2023
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We tested for avian malaria-associated parasites in blood samples collected from white ibis and tricolored herons at breeding colonies in coastal Alabama. Prevalence of infection is higher in ibis than herons, but we continue to analyze our data.
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Zhang, K., C. K. Gulick, Z. S. White, K. Wilson, S. M. Wisely, and A. N. Powell. 2023. Haemosporidian parasites on wading birds captured from breeding colonies in coastal Alabama. Wildlife Disease Association Annual Meeting, Athens, GA.
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August 2023
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We report on the prevalence of avian malaria on two waterbirds species: white ibis and tricolored heron. We examine potential avenues of exposure by combining these data with movement analyses.
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Zeitoune, S., R. McKee, R. McCleery, C. Romagosa, and R. R. Carthy. 2023. Prey naiveté or pre-adaptation in cotton rats facing invasive pythons. Poster presentation at The Wildlife Society meeting, Louisville, Kentucky.
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November 2023
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In the Everglades, invasive Burmese pythons have dramatically reduced mammal populations. Similar responses to the cues of native predators and the invasive python indicate that cotton rats are unlikely to exhibit naiveté to this novel predator and may be pre-adapted to respond to this invader from their evolutionary experience with native snakes.
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Wooley, A., M. McCallister, M. Ajemian, S. Webb, J. Whittington, R. Scharer, L. Heath, D. Yakich, A. Carlson and G. Poulakis. 2022. Preliminary smalltooth sawfish data from the southern Indian River Lagoon: is a nursery re-establishing? Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Graduate Student Symposium, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, 15 March 2022.
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March 2022
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Historical data show that the Indian River Lagoon (IRL) once acted as a nursery for the endangered Smalltooth Sawfish (<i>Pristis pectinata</i>) and supported large numbers of individuals from multiple life stages. In this talk, we will summarize preliminary acoustic monitoring data from the southern IRL and compare them with habitat use patterns from well-established nurseries.
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Wooley, A. K., G. R. Poulakis, Z. A. Siders and A. K. Carlson. 2024. Ontogenetic shifts in habitat use and home range of juvenile Smalltooth Sawfish in a southwest Florida nursery. Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Graduate Student Symposium, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, 1 March 2024.
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March 2024
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Ontogenetic shifts in habitat use and home range of juvenile Smalltooth Sawfish in a southwest Florida nursery.
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Wooley, A. K., G. Poulakis, Z. Siders, and A. K. Carlson. 2023. Ontogenetic shifts in habitat use and home range of juvenile Smalltooth Sawfish in a southwest Florida nursery. Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Graduate Student Symposium, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, February 2023.
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February 2023
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Smalltooth Sawfish are federally endangered and confined to a relatively small portion of Florida. We evaluated ontogenetic shifts in habitat use and home range of juvenile Smalltooth Sawfish to help conserve this prized species.
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Woodward, A.R., H.F. Percival, M.r. Milnes, P.S. Kubilis, D.A. Carbonneau, L.J. Richey, and K.G. Rice. 2002. Causes of low egg viability in Florida alligators. Poster presentation. 16th Working Meeting of the IUCN Crocodile Specialist Group, Gainesville, Florida, October 7-10, 2002.
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October 2002
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Wetzel, P.R., Z.C. Welch, and W.M. Kitchens. 2005. Plant COmmunity Resilience in a Tidal Marsh Salinity Gradient. Ecological Society of America 90th Annual Meeting. Montreal, QC, Canada.
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January 2005
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Wetzel, P.R., W.M. Kitchens, and J.B. Grace. 2003. The temporal and spatial effects of tide gate and drought disturbance on tidal marsh plant communities. Ecological Society of American Meeting, Savannah, GA, August 1-6, 2003.
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August 2003
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Welch, Z.C., Kitchens, W.M. 2005. Littoral vegetation on a central florida lake prior to extreme fihseries habitat management activities. 26th Annual Meeting Society of Wetland Society of Wetland Scientists. Charleston, SC.
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June 2005
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Welch, Z.C. and W.M. Kitchens. 2007. Predicting freshwater and oligohaline tidal marsh vegetation communities in the vicinity of the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge. Proceedings of the 2007 Georgia Water Resources Conference, University of Georgia, Athens, GA.
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January 2007
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Welch, Z.C. and W.M. Kitchens. 2007. Predicting freshwater and oligohaline tidal marsh vegetation communities in the vicinity of Savannah National Wildlife Refuge. Georgia Water Resources.
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May 2007
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Welch, Z.C. and W.M. Kitchens. 2006. Vegetation Monitoring and Pattern Analysis. Presentation of sample design and analysis to FFWCC lake management team, upon request. Kissimmee, Fl.
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January 2006
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Welch, Z.C. and W.M. Kitchens. 2005. Monitoring Community Composition and Distribution of Littoral Vegetation on a Central Florida Lake. Society of Wetland Scientists 26th Annual Conference, Charleston, SC.
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January 2005
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Welch, Z.C. and W.M. Kitchens. 2005. Community composition and distribution of littoral vegetation on Lake Tohopekaliga. 26th Annual Meeting of the Society of Wetland Scientists, Charleston, SC.
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January 2005
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Welch, Z.C. and W.M. Kitchens. 2003. Monitoring littoral vegetation community composition and distribution on a central Florida lake. Society of Wetland Scientists Annual Conference, June 8-13, 2003, New Orleans, LA.
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June 2003
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Watts, A.C., W.S. Bowman, A. Abd-Elrahman, B.A. Dewitt, P.G. Ifju, A. Mohamed, K. Lee, L.G. Pearlstine, H.F. Percival, and S.E. Smith. Unmanned aircraft systems for natural resource monitoring and ecological research. Plenary Presentation, Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International, 6-9 August 2007, Washington, D.C.
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August 2007
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Watts, A.C., W.S. Bowman, A. Abd-Elrahman, B.A. Dewitt, P.G. Ifju, A. Mohamed, K. Lee, L.G. Pearlstine, H.F. Percival, and S.E. Smith. Unmanned Aircraft Systems for Natural Resource Monitoring and Ecological Research. Poster, National Conference on Ecological Restoration, 23-27 April 2007, Kansas City, MO.
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April 2007
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Watts, A. C., H. F. Percival, L. G. Pearlstine, P. G. Ifju, B. A. Dewitt, S. E. Smith, A. Mohamed, and W. S. Bowman. Development of an autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system for wildlife and ecological research. Poster, 3rd National Conference on Coastal and Estuarine Habitat Restoration, 9-13 December 2006, New Orleans, LA.
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December 2006
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Watts, A. C. and H. F. Percival. 2011. University of Florida 2011 activities. NASA/U.S. Forest Service Tactical Fire Remote Sensing Advisory Committee meeting, 25 May 2011, Sacramento, CA.
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May 2011
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Waddle, J.H., K.G. Rice, and H.F. Percival. 2002. Using proportion of area occupied tomeasure abundance of amphibian species in Everglades National Park. Joint Meeting of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists, Kansas City, MO, USA.
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June 2002
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Waddle, J.H., K.G. Rice, and H.F. Percival. 2002. Using proportion of area occupied tomeasure abundance of amphibian species in Everglades National Park. Florida Chapter of the Wildlife Society Spring Meeting, Crystal River, FL, USA.
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April 2002
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Waddle, J.H., K.G. Rice, R.R. Carthy, H.F. Percival, and M.C. Caudill. 2000. AmphibianInventory of Everglades National park and Big Cypress National Preserve. Greater Everglades Ecosystem Restoration Conference, Naples, FL, USA.
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April 2000
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Waddle, J.H., K.G. Rice, R.R. Carthy, H.F. Percival, and M.C. Caudill. 2000. Amphibian inventory of Everglades National Park and Big Cypress National Preserve. Greater Everglades Ecosystem Restoration Conference, Naples, FL.
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January 2000
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Waddle, J.H., K.G. Rice, H.F. Percival, and R.R. Carthy. 2001. Amphibian inventory of the National Parks of south Florida. Florida Chapter of the Wildlife Society Spring Meeting, Gainesville, FL.
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January 2001
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Waddle, J.H., K.G. Rice, H.F. Percival, and R.R. Carthy. 2001. Amphibian Inventory of theNational Parks of South Florida. Florida Chapter of the Wildlife Society Spring Meeting, Gainesville, FL, USA.
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February 2001
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Waddle, J. Hardin, Kenneth G. Rice, and H. Franklin Percival. 2003. Using site occupancy estimation methods for management and ecological research. School of Natural Resources and Environment, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, October 29, 2003.
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October 2003
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Waddle, J. Hardin, Kenneth G. Rice, Frank J. Mazzotti, and H. Franklin Percival. 2004. Threatsto amphibian populations in south Florida. First National Conference on Ecosystem Restoration, Orlando., FL. December 6-10, 2004.
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December 2004
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Vitale, N., J. Brush, and A. Powell. 2019. Factors limiting reproductive success of American Oystercatchers in Florida's Big Bend region. American Ornithological Society, Anchorage, AK.
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June 2019
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We evaluate reproductive success and habitat loss for breeding American Oystercatchers along the Gulf Coast of Florida. Nesting islands have decreased in area by up to 40% in the past 40 years due to sea level rise and loss of oyster reefs.
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Vitale, N., A. Powell, and J. Brush. 2017. Habitat change, predators, and disturbance: factors influencing productivity of American Oystercatchers nesting in Florida's Big Bend. Florida Ornithological Society Annual Meeting, Gainesville, FL.
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November 2017
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We report results from the first year of a 2-year study in the reproductive success of American Oystercatchers nesting on islands in Florida's Gulf Coast. Most egg loss was due to overwash, while chicks and fledglings were lost to predators.
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Vine, J., D. Fox, S. Rider, A. K. Carlson, and W. E. Pine. 2022. Differential seasonal occupancy patterns of Gulf Sturgeon inform definition of habitat use. 152nd Annual Meeting, American Fisheries Society, Spokane, Washington, 21–25 August 2022.
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August 2022
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We use multi-season site occupancy models to assess habitat use of Gulf Sturgeon in the Choctawhatchee River and Bay. Our research builds on previous observational studies by accounting for incomplete detection and demonstrates the utility of site occupancy models for prioritizing critical habitats in Gulf Sturgeon recovery and conservation efforts.
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Vilchez, M., T. S. Coleman, and A. K. Carlson. 2023. Volunteer angler data reveal social-ecological responses to habitat manipulation in a new water management area. Southern Division of the American Fisheries Society Meeting, Norfolk, Virginia, 1–5 February 2023.
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February 2023
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The upper basin of the St. Johns River in Florida was leveed and drained for agriculture beginning in the early 1900s, resulting in removal of nearly two-thirds of the basin's floodplains. We evaluated the effects of a river-floodplain rehabilitation strategy—creation of water management areas—on the angling community by creating a volunteer angler data program to examine Largemouth Bass catch, effort, condition, and bait preferences.
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Vilchez, M., T. S. Coleman, and A. K. Carlson. 2022. Social responses to habitat manipulation in a new water management area. 152nd Annual Meeting, American Fisheries Society, Spokane, Washington, 21–25 August 2022.
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August 2022
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We evaluated social responses to reservoir creation and trophy-fishery development in a water management area. This is important foundational research for similar water management efforts in Florida and beyond.
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Vilchez, M., T. S. Coleman, B. C. Thompson and A. K. Carlson. 2023. Social responses to habitat manipulation in a new water management area. Annual Meeting, Florida Chapter of The Wildlife Society, Jacksonville FL, 22–24 March 2023.
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March 2023
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We designed a volunteer angler data (VAD) program to examine Largemouth Bass catch, effort, size structure, condition, and bait preferences in a renowned Florida fishery, Fellsmere Water Management Area. By evaluating if and how habitat modification has impacted the fishery, we derive insights for fisheries management, emphasizing VAD programs and the benefits they offer compared to traditional fisheries data collection methods.
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Vilchez, M., L Nicholson, L. Braun de Torrez , R. Carthy, and C. Romagosa. 2021.The implications of Acoustic Software Match Ratios for bat species identification and composition. Poster presentation, ESA, Long Beach, California.
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August 2021
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Restoration of wetland habitats is important in promoting species diversity. Monitoring of mammalian species communities can be used as an indicator of wetland restoration success.
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Twardek, W., I. Cowx, N. Lapointe, C. Paukert, T. D. Beard, D. Browne, A. Carlson, K. Clarke, Z. Hogan, K. Lorenzen, A. Lynch, P. McIntyre, P. Pompeu, M. Rogers, A. Sakas. Bright spots for inland fish and fisheries to guide future hydropower development. 151st Annual AFS Meeting (virtual).
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November 2021
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Bright spots for inland fish and fisheries to guide future hydropower development.
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Tuma, M. E., P. Kelly, R. Pruner, and A. Powell. 2018. Why should we care about nonbreeding shorebirds in Florida? Poster presented Florida Chapter of The Wildlife Society Annual Meeting, Crystal River, FL
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April 2018
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We propose to use two existing sight/resight datasets to estimate population parameters for piping plovers (Charadrius melodus) and the rufa subspecies of red knot (Calidris canutus rufa), two federally-listed shorebird species that occur along Florida coasts during their nonbreeding season.
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Tuma, M. E. and A. N. Powell. Movement and Distribution of Red Knots (Calidris canutus) in the Southeastern U.S. Western Hemisphere Shorebird Group, Panama City, Panama
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October 2019
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The Southeastern U.S. is an important nonbreeding area for Red Knots, supporting migratory and overwintering populations. Studies indicate possible regional declines and shifts in distribution in the knot population in the Southeast; however, most studies have focused on subregions of the Southeast, leaving questions about use and connectivity across the region as a whole. Using over a decade of data from ebird and band resightings from bandedbirds.org, we examined: (1) movement strategies of k
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Tuma, M. E. and A. N. Powell. Survival and habitat selection of piping plovers (Charadrius melodies) in the Florida Panhandle. Florida Chapter of TWS Annual Meeting.
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April 2019
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Using a long-term count and mark-resight database collected from 2013 to 2018, we (1) estimated annual survival, and (2) investigated the drivers of habitat selection of Piping Plovers in the Florida panhandle. Our results reiterate the importance of protected habitats to nonbreeding and migratory Piping Plovers in Florida, and are consistent with the results from other studies of nonbreeding Piping Plovers in South Carolina and Georgia.
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Tuma, M. E. and A. N. Powell. 2019. Movement and distribution of red knots (Calidris canutus) in the southeastern U.S. American Ornithological Society, Anchorage, AK.
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June 2019
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Using over a decade of data from ebird and band resightings from bandedbirds.org, we examined: (1) movement strategies of knots in coastal areas from Texas to North Carolina, and (2) the distribution of knots across that range and what drives that distribution.
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Tufford, D.T., W.M. Kitchens, and K Kowalski. 2005. Coastal Wetland Impoundment Ecology and Management: The Southeast, Great Lakes, and Beyond. Society of Wetlands Scietists, 26th Annual Meeting. Symposium 6, Co-Conviener
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June 2005
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Tucker AM, Mcgowan CP, Lyons JE, Derose Wilson A, Clark N. 2020, Annual variation in use of a spring stopover site by three migratory shorebirds. North American Ornithological Congress, Virtual Meeting, August 2020
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August 2020
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Presents an IPM to estimate unobservable population parameters for migratory shorebirds.
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Tucker AM, McGowan CP, Mulero E, Angeli NF, Zegarra JP, 2020, A demographic projection model to support conservation decision making for an endangered snake with limited monitoring data. The Wildlife Society annual meeting. Virtual Conference, October 2020.
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October 2020
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Describes a PVA model that we developed for Puerto Rican Boa to support the reclassification assessment.
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Trujillo, N., M. McCampbell, C. Gulick, C. Romagosa, and R.R. Carthy. 2022. Assessment of cotton rat (Sigmodon hispidus) home range sizes in the Greater Everglades Ecosystem. Poster presentation at 29th Annual Meeting of TWS, Spokane, WA.
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November 2022
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Cotton rats are one of few mammals in relatively high abundance in the Everglades due to invasive predators. Their home ranges can be used to assess the impact of invasive predators, as well as other biotic and abiotic factors.
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Thompson, B.C., P. Morrow, D. Taylor, D. Anderson, D. Holdermann, B. Locke, and R.R. Carthy. July 2000. Inventory, Monitoring, and Related Resource Assessment by Cooperative Research Units on Military Installations: Southwest Examples and Linkages. CRU Presentation at National Military Fish and Wildlife Association Meeting, Chicago, IL.
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July 2000
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Teryda, N. S., L. Prosdocimi, G. M. Velez-Rubio, and R. R. Carthy. 2020. Unmanned aircraft system surveys target leatherback conservation in the Rio de la Plata Estuary, AR/UR. Poster presentation, 40th International Symposium on Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation, Cartagena, Colombia, March 14-20, 2020.
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March 2022
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The leatherback turtle foraging areas in the Rio de la Plata Estuary co-occur with the fishing grounds of Argentinian and Uruguayan fleets, creating the potential for negative interactions and bycatch. This project aims at surveying sea turtle populations in the area and mapping the zones of potential conflict to help inform management.
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Teryda, N. S., G. M. Velez-Rubio, L. Prosdocimi, and R. R. Carthy. 2023. Uncrewed Aerial Systems as tools for green turtle population assessment in coastal marine protected areas in Uruguay. Poster presentation at International Sea Turtle Symposium, Cartagena, Colombia.
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March 2023
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To date, several efforts have been made to protect sea turtles and reduce threats, however, little attention has been given to evaluating habitat degradation at feeding grounds in SWAO, mainly due to cost and complex logistics. This work demonstrates that UAS are effective tools for performing sea turtle monitoring in a region that was previously understudied because of environmental factors like water clarity.
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Teague, A., J.D. Nichols, C.A. Langtimm, H.F. Percival, W.C. Wayne, J.E. Hines. 2012. The use of capture-recapture models to analyze manatee use of a warm-water refuge. European Cetacean Society. Galway, Ireland. Poster Presentation.
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March 2012
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Taylor, W. W., A. K. Carlson, A. Bennett, J. Liu. 2022. Fisheries as coupled human and natural systems. Joint Aquatic Sciences Meeting, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 14–20 May 2022.
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May 2022
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isheries as coupled human and natural systems. Joint Aquatic Sciences Meeting, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 14–20 May 2022.
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Taylor, W. W., A. K. Carlson, A. Bennett, J. Liu, and M. Good. 2022. Evaluating Great Lakes fisheries ecosystems as coupled human and natural systems (CHANS). Ecosystem Approach Conference. University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario. 22–24 August 2022.
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August 2022
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The presentation represented the first application of the coupled human and natural systems (CHANS) framework to Great Lakes fisheries from the perspective of the ecosystem approach. The ecosystem approach is a decades-old paradigm for thinking about connections between humans and nature, linkages that have since been conceptually expanded and mathematically modeled using CHANS methodologies.
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Taylor, W. W., A. K. Carlson, A. Bennett, D. Hayes and B. Lambe. 2021. The “good, bad and ugly” of invasive species on the production dynamics and harvest of Laurentian Great Lakes fishes and the vitality of coastal communities. 8th World Fisheries Congress, 20 - 24 September 2021.
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September 2021
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This study examined the effects of invasive species on the production dynamics and harvest of fishes in the Laurentian Great Lakes, as well as resulting effects on coastal communities in these systems.
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Summo, S., L. Nicholson, C. Romagosa, and R.R. Carthy.2022. Watering holes - An exploration of the relationship between proximity to different types of open water bodies and bat activity in south Florida. Poster presentation at 29th Annual Meeting of TWS, Spokane, WA.
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November 2022
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South Florida is a dynamic landscape that includes a variety of different water body types, both natural and manmade, that often vary in size and depth throughout the year. Restored wetlands can provide additional foraging habitat for all bats, including the endangered Florida bonneted bat.
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Stratton, L. D., E. M. Trotman, C. N. Keiser, C. M. Romagosa, and R. R. Carthy. 2023. Food provisioning and juvenile survival in the fishing spider, Dolomedes triton. Poster presentation at The Wildlife Society meeting, Louisville, Kentucky.
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November 2023
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Parental care and food provisioning can heavily influence offspring survival in early-life stages. However, early-life stressors like food restriction may drive sibling conflict and even cannibalism. In the absence of parental care and food availability, <i>D. triton </i>spiderling survival is heavily influenced by prey abundance and spiderlings may participate in cannibalism in the absence of adequate prey.
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Stolen, E.D., B.K. Williams, H.F. Percival, M.D. Koneff, L.G. Pearlstine, S.V. Rockwood, S.J. Morris, F.A. Johnson, J.D. Nichols, and R.R. Carthy. 2001. Wildlife and habitat surveys using geo-coded videography from unmanned aerial vehicles. The Wildlife Society's 8th Annual Conference, Reno, NV.
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July 2001
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Stephens, B.S., M.M. Lamont, R.R. Carthy, L. Patrick. 2011.INCUBATION TEMPERATURES OF LOGGERHEAD TURTLE (CARETTA CARETTA) NESTS DEPOSITED ON NORTHWEST FLORIDA BEACHES.31st Annual International Symposium on Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation, San Diego,California. April 12-15, 2011.
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April 2011
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Stenberg, J., L.G. Pearlstine and W.M. Kitchens. 1997. The TNC vegetation classification andvegetation mapping in Florida - Simplifying the complex 7th Annual National GAP Analysis Meeting, Reston, VA.
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September 1997
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Sorenson, K. and H.F. Percival. 2002. Developing a monitoring protocol for siren and amphiuma in the southeastern United States. The 2nd Annual Institute of Food and Agricultural Science Graduate Research Symposium, Gainesville, Florida, March 18, 2002.
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March 2002
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Society of Wetland Scientists. Salt Lake City, Utah. "Global Climate Change and the Persistence of Snail Kites (Rostrhamus sociabilis) in Florida." June 2010.
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June 2010
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Smith, TJ III, M Allen, E Chassignet, H. Davie, D. DeAngelis, A Foster, T Green, W Kitchens, V Misra, P Nelson, F Percival, N Plant, D Slone, L Stefanova, B Stith, E Swain, D Summer, A Tihansky, G Tiling-Rangel, S Walls, C Zweig. 2010. Land of flowers on a latitude of deserts: aiding conservation and management of Florida’s biodiversity by using predictions from downscaled AOGCM climate scenarios with ecological modeling. USGS Climate Change Science: Understanding the Past, Informing Decisions for the Future, 9-11 March 2010, Denver, CO. Poster presentation.
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March 2010
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Smith, TJ III, M Allen, E Chassignet, H. Davie, D. DeAngelis, A Foster, T Green, W Kitchens, V Misra, P Nelson, F Percival, N Plant, D Slone, L Stefanova, B Stith, E Swain, D Summer, A Tihansky, G Tiling-Rangel, S Walls, C Zweig. 2010. Land of flowers on a latitude of deserts: aiding conservation and management of Florida’s biodiversity by using predictions from downscaled AOGCM climate scenarios with ecological modeling. Florida Climate Institute Kick-off Meeting, 16 Nov 2010, Tallahassee, FL. Poster presentation.
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November 2010
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Smith, TJ III, M Allen, E Chassignet, H. Davie, D. DeAngelis, A Foster, T Green, W Kitchens, V Misra, P Nelson, F Percival, N Plant, D Slone, L Stefanova, B Stith, E Swain, D Summer, A Tihansky, G Tiling-Rangel, S Walls, C Zweig. 2010. Land of flowers on a latitude of deserts: aiding conservation and management of Florida’s biodiversity by using predictions from downscaled AOGCM climate scenarios with ecological modeling. 3rd USGS Modeling Conference: Understanding and Predicting for a Changing World. 7-11 June 2010, Denver, CO. Poster presentation.
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June 2010
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Smith, R., E. Hardin, C. J. Bohannon, S. Schaf, and R. R. Carthy. 2025.Unraveling Sea Turtle Bycatch in Florida's Trap Fisheries: An Interdisciplinary Threat Assessment. Oral presentation. South East Regional Sea Network Meeting, Hilton Head, SC.
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March 2025
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Trap and pot fisheries have been historically excluded from global and regional reviews of bycatch, and in particular, bycatch of sea turtles. In the absence of fisheries-dependent monitoring data and marine observer coverage in Florida-based trap fisheries, I employed a mixed-methods approach to conduct an assessment of trap fisheries on sea turtle populations in Florida to provide critical context towards developing and implementing conservation solutions for sea turtles.
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Smith, R. S., S. Schaf, and R. R. Carthy. 2023. Entanglement of marine turtles in Florida’s commercial and recreational trap fisheries: 30+ years of data reveal a potentially ubiquitous and persistent threat. Oral presentation at International Sea Turtle Symposium, Cartagena, Colombia.
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March 2023
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Incidental bycatch is considered to be among the most significant threats facing marine turtle populations. Given the ubiquity of entanglement records across Florida, coupled with most entanglement events being reported in the absence of a recognized on-the-water observer network, the threat posed to marine turtles by trap fishery gear entanglement is likely substantially underreported and underrepresented.
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Slone, D.H., K.G. Rice, J.C. Allen, and H.F. Percival. 2003. The ATLSS American alligatorpopulation model: results from restoration alternatives. Presented at the 2003 Joint Conference on the Science and Restoration of the Greater Everglades and Florida Bay Ecosystem - From the Kissimmee to the Keys, April 13-18, 2003, Palm Harbor, FL.
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April 2003
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Slone, D.H., J.C. Allen, K.G. Rice, and H.F. Percival. 2002. A spatially-explicit population model of the American alligator in the Everglades of Florida, USA. Poster Presentation. 16th Working Meeting of the IUCN Crocodile Specialist Group, Gainesville, Florida, October 7-10, 2002.
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October 2002
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Silver-Gorges, I., J. Becker, R. R. Carthy, S. A. Ceriani, M. Lamb, M. M. Lamont, C. Matechik, J. Mitchell, M. Reynolds, B. Smith, C. Snyder, M. Ware, M. M. P. B. Fuentes. 2020. Maximizing Loggerhead Turtle (Caretta caretta) Hatchling Production in Light of Disturbances in Northern Gulf of Mexico. Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill & Ecosystem Science Conference (GoMOSES). February 3-6, 2020, Tampa, FL.
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February 2022
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Small sea turtle nesting population, are more sensitive to the effects of natural and anthropogenic perturbations. This study examines nesting, disturbances, and hatchling productivity at each site, and provide a rough estimate of how specific interventions targeted at predation, wash-overs, and wash-outs might increase annual hatchling production at each site.
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Siddiqui, S., N. Bishop and R.Carthy. 2016. Nutrient Influxes from Caretta caretta (loggerhead sea turtle) nesting. Annual Meeting, Ecological Society of America, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 7-12 August, 2016.
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August 2016
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Nitrate and nitrite concentrations in sand surrounding spent sea turtle nests were examined due to their contribution to sand dune vegetation growth. This analysis was conducted to provide quantitative insight into one of the major ecosystem services provided by loggerhead sea turtles.
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Shigetomo Hirama, Morgan Wideroff. Raymond R. Carthy, and Blair Witherington . 2018. Measuring the impact of light pollution on hatchling orientation. Presentation at the 38th International Symposium on Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation, Kobe, Japan. Feb. 18-24, 2018
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February 2018
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Although the impact of coastal lighting on hatchling sea turtles has been documented, the limited detail available on the phenomenon has hindered management efforts. This study directly assesses hatchling orientation and correlates it with light direction and intensity to possibly facilitate prediction and remediation of lighting disorientation on nesting beaches.
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Sherr, E., W.W. Boone, C. M. Romagosa, R.R. Carthy and N.D. Bishop. 2017. Interactions between ctenophores (Mnemiopsis leidyi) and microplastic beads within ecologically relevant parameters. Ecological Society of America, Portland, Oregon.
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August 2017
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This study examined interactions of marine invertebrates with microplastics in the environment. Ctenophores are part of the base of the marine food web, and their incorporation of microplastics may facilitate harmful bio-accumulation.
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Serano, J., T.S. Coleman, N. Bishop, T. Osborne, and R. R. Carthy. 2023. Measuring tidally-driven gas exchange on sea turtle nesting beaches. Poster presentation at Li-COR Connect 2023, Atlanta, GA.
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November 2023
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This work continued our investigations of gas exchange on natural and nourished sea turtle nesting beaches, and is adding to our knowledge of engineered beach equilibration over time. The poster describes a novel use of the Li-COR gas efflux monitoring system.
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Senko, J., V. Koch, W.M. Megill, R.R. Carthy, R.P. Templeton, W.J. Nichols.2011.FINE SCALE DAILY MOVEMENTS AND HABITAT USE OF EAST PACIFIC GREEN TURTLES AT A SHALLOW COASTAL LAGOON IN BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR, MEXICO.31st Annual International Symposium on Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation, San Diego,California. April 12-15, 2011.
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April 2011
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Senko, J., V. Koch, W. Megill, R. Carthy, R. Templeton, and W.J. Nichols. 2009, Fine-scale movement and activity patterns of the East Pacific green turtles at a coastal foraging area in Baja California Sur, Mexico. Poster presentation at the 28th Annual International Symposium on Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation, Brisbane, Australia.
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February 2009
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Senko, J., R. Mayoral, V. Koch, R. Carthy, M. Nickerson, W. Megill, and W.J. Nichols. 2008. Preliminary results on the ecology and conservation of immature black turtles, Chelonia mydas, at a coastal foraging area in Baja California Sur, Mexico. Poster presentation at the 27th Annual International Symposium on Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation, Loreto, Mexico
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January 2008
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Selden, J., N. Bishop, B. Smith and R. Carthy. 2015. Natural inventory and habitat classification of the beach-to-estuary ecotones and establishment of a long-term monitoring site for barrier island habitats and species in St. Johns County, Florida. 100th Meeting, Ecological Society of America, Baltimore, Maryland, 9-14 August 2015.
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August 2015
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Beach-to-estuary transects across a barrier island were surveyed to identify natural communities and to establish benchmarks for long-term monitoring. This project will examine human and climate effects on succession, and provide baselines on impacts to species of conservation concern.
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Scott, A. M., and A. K. Carlson. 2025. A new water temperature modeling approach to predict thermal habitat suitability for nonnative cichlids in Florida rivers. Annual Meeting, Southern Division of the American Fisheries Society, Asheville, North Carolina, 18-21 February 2025.
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February 2025
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A new water temperature modeling approach to predict thermal habitat suitability for nonnative cichlids in Florida rivers.
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Scarpino, R., E. McMichael, D. Bagley, R.R. Carthy, and J. Seminoff. 2004. Initial satellite tracking data of cold-stunned juvenile green sea turtles following displacement in the Gulf of Mexico. Proceedings of the 24th Annual International Symposium on Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation. San Jose, Costa Rica. February 2004.
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February 2004
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Roy, F., L. Elmquist, J. Broxton, L. Hussain, P. Xiong, R. R. Carthy, C. Romagosa, and R. Fletcher. 2024. Potential boat interactions between recreational boating and snail kite (Rostramus sociabilis plumbeus) nesting. Poster presentation at The Wildlife Society meeting, Baltimore Maryland.
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October 2024
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Anthropogenic disturbance is a major cause of concern for wildlife because it influences animal behavior, changes how species use habitats, and drives biodiversity loss. locations of marinas, boat ramps and airboat tour agencies at selected wetlands were mapped with known snail kite nest locations in order to evaluate possible differences in nest success and failure due to disturbance proximity.
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Ross, J.P., H.F. Percival, A. Woodward, D. Carbonneau, T.R. Schoeb, J. Burns, C. Williams and W. Carmichael. 2000. Alligator mortality and algal toxins: a preliminary report. American Fisheries Society, Florida Chapter 20th Annual Meeting, March 2000. Abstract.
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March 2000
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Ross, J. P., H. F. Percival, A. Woodward, D. Carbonneau, T. R. Schoeb, J. Burns, C. Williams and W. Carmichael. March 2000. Alligator mortality and algal toxins: a preliminary report. American Fisheries Society, Florida Chapter's 20th Annual Meeting, Brooksville, FL.
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March 2000
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Ross, J. P., Franklin Percival , Dwayne Carbonneau , Allan Woodward & Trenton Schoeb. 2001. Investigations of mortality and reproductive failure of alligators in Lake Griffin, Central Florida. Florida Lake Management Association, Annual Meeting Tallahassee May 2001. Abstract.
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March 2000
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Rodriguez-Riverol, J. J., E. M. Trotman, C. N. Keiser, C. M. Romagosa, and R. R. Carthy. 2023. Parasite infection and antipredator behavior in freshwater snails. Poster presentation at The Wildlife Society meeting, Louisville, Kentucky.
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November 2023
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Parasites have been documented to alter host behavior in ways that benefit the parasite's survival and transmission, especially when transmission occurs via predation. We used behavioral arenas to test how infected and non-infected snails responded to predation risk cues, and found that infected snails moved twice as far away as uninfected snails, which could have potential impacts on the dispersal of these parasites throughout the environment.
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Robinson, B., L. Phillips, and A. Powell. 2017. Accelerated energy intake increases survival rates of Black Oystercatcher broods. Annual Meeting, Pacific Seabird Group, Tacoma, WA.
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February 2017
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To determine the importance of diet on brood survival, we modeled daily survival rates of broods as a function of energy intake rate and other ecological factors. Delivery rates differed by age, however, the composition and size classes of prey fed to chicks by their parents did not, indicating that adults respond to the energetic needs of broods by increasing parental effort rather than switching prey.
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Robinson, B., A. Powell, L. Phillips, H. Coletti. 2015. Are prey remains accurate indicators of chick diet? Implications for long-term monitoring of Black Oystercatchers. 6th Western Hemisphere Shorebird Group Meeting, Wallops Island, VA.
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September 2015
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The collection of prey remains at nest sites is a widely-used method for estimating diet of Black Oystercatcher chicks. However, we found estimates are biased on prey body type and nesting habitat, and alternative methods should be considered.
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Robinson, B. H., L. M. Phillips, and A. N. Powell. 2016. Accelerated energy intake increases survival rates of Black Oystercatcher broods. NPS Centennial Science and Stewardship Symposium, Fairbanks, Alaska.
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October 2016
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To understand the relationship between Black Oystercatchers and the prey on which they depend, we studied their diet, feeding rates, brood growth and survival in Kenai Fjords National Park in 2013 and 2014. Adults responded to the energetic needs of broods by increasing parental effort rather than switching prey, and broods that were fed more had higher survival rates.
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Robinson, B. H., L. M. Phillips, and A. N. Powell. 2016. Accelerated energy intake increases survival rates of Black Oystercatcher broods. Alaska Chapter, TWS, Anchorage, Alaska.
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March 2016
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We found that energy intake was directly related to chick survival in Black Oystercatchers. Increased demands by growing chicks were met through increased provisioning rates by adult birds and not by changing prey type or size class.
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Rice, K.G., J. H. Waddle and H.F. Percival. 2003. Using proportion of area occupied toestimate abundance of amphibians in Everglades National Park and Big Cypress National Preserve. Presented at the 2003 Joint Conference on the Science and Restoration of the Greater Everglades and Florida Bay Ecosystem - From the Kissimmee to the Keys, April 13-18, 2003, Palm Harbor, FL.
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April 2003
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Rice, K.G., F.J. Mazzotti, and H.F. Percival. November 1999. Effects of restoration on alligators and crocodiles in the Greater Everglades Ecosystem. South Florida Restoration Science Forum. Boca Raton, FL. Poster.
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November 1999
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Reichert, B. and W. M. Kitchens. (2010) The Current Status of the Snail Kite Population in Florida. Southeast Partners in Flight Conference. Gainesville, FL. March, 10 2010. Available online, http://sepif.org/content/view/46/1/.
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March 2010
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Rauschenberger, H., A. R. Woodward, H. F. Percival, , T.S. Gross, K.G. Rice, R. Conrow. 2011. Alligator anomalies at Lake Apopka. Society for Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. Boston. 11/17/2011
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November 2011
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Quintilani, M., N. bishop, B.J. Smith,C. Romagosa and R. Carthy. 2016. Effects of man-made oyster reefs on sediment composition in estuaries. Annual Meeting, Ecological Society of America, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 7-12 August, 2016.
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August 2016
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This study aimed to assess the possible environmental impacts that man-made reefs may have on sediment composition, in order to contribute to the environmental evaluation of implementing this technique as a standard erosion preventative.
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Pruner, R., M. Tuma, and A. N. Powell. 2025. Weathering the storm: survival of Gulf Coast plovers amid hurricanes and harmful algal blooms. Annual Meeting of The Waterbird Society, San Jose, Costa Rica.
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January 2025
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We conducted survival analyses on three conspecific species of plovers that use Florida's panhandle region during different parts of the year. Survival for resident snowy plovers and overwintering piping plovers was lowest after harmful algal blooms and a hurricane. Wilson's plovers, however showed no negative effects for either because they are absent from the region when they occurred, but higher survival the breeding season after a major hurricane as a result of improved habitat conditions.
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Prosdocimi, L., N. S. Teryda, G. M. Velez-Rubio, and R. R. Carthy. 2020. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: Assessing use for surveys of sea turtle populations in feeding areas. Poster presentation, 40th International Symposium on Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation, Cartagena, Colombia, March 14-20, 2020.
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March 2022
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Surveying sea turtle populations in-water is a difficult and resource intensive endeavor. This work explores the efficacy of using Unmanned Aircraft Systems to facilitate survey efforts
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Powers, E., and W.M. Kitchens, 2005. Meta-stable states of vegetative communities in the northern Everglades. 26th Annual Meeting of the Society of Wetland. Scientists, Charleston, SC.
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June 2005
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Powers, E., W.M. Kitchens. 2006. Vegetative habitat response to the interim operational plan in WCA-3A. Greater Everglades Ecological Restoration Conference, Orlando, FL
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January 2006
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Powers, E., Kitchens, W.M., Wetzel, P. 2005. Vegetative response due to hydrological alteration. 26th Annual Meeting of the Society of Wetland Scientists. Charleston, South Carolina.
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June 2005
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Powell, Abby N. and Kevin Kalasz. 2024. Another piece of the puzzle: Identifying sites important to young Red Knot. Western Hemisphere Shorebird Group Meeting, Sackville, NB, Canada.
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August 2024
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We marked juvenile (first-year) rufa red knots in Florida to determine movements and important use areas. Understanding the distribution of juvenile Red Knots, the areas they prefer, and the threats and stressors they are under, will help develop management and protection measures that, when implemented, should increase recruitment into the adult population.
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Powell, A. N. 2017. The challenges of restoring populations of artic-breeding eiders. Special session, Planning Restoration and Recovery of Sea Ducks Injured in Coastal Oil Spills. 6th International Sea Duck Conference, 7 February, Tiburon, CA.
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February 2017
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The goal of this special session was to facilitate interactions among international experts on sea duck ecology and management and to provide a list of appropriate actions (e.g. restore habitat or food resources, reduce stressors) that will directly benefit sea duck populations. It will provide a summary of specific actions for sea duck recovery as well as concrete guidelines for designing successful sea duck restoration projects.
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Pias. K. and W. Kitchens. 2012. Relationships Between the Foraging Rates and Home Range Structure and Composition of Breeding Snail Kites (Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus) on Lake Tohopekaliga in Florida . Poster presented at: North American Ornithological Conference. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. August 2012.
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August 2012
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Pias. K. and W. Kitchens. 2012. An Artificial Platform to Help Snail Kites (Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus) Handle an Introduced Prey Species. Poster presented at: North American Ornithological Conference. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. August 2012.
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August 2012
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Pias. K. and W. Kitchens. 2011 Foraging Ecology of Breeding Snail Kites on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, Florida. Raptor Research Foundation 2011 Annual Meeting. Duluth, MN. October 2011.
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October 2011
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Phillips, M.L., K.G. Rice, C.R. Morea, H.F. Percival, and S.R. Howarter. 2003. Habitatselection and home range of American alligators in the greater Everglades. Presented at the 2003 Joint Conference on the Science and Restoration of the Greater Everglades and Florida Bay Ecosystem - From the Kissimmee to the Keys, April 13-18, 2003, Palm Harbor, FL.
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April 2003
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Peter C. Frederick, A. C. Watts, M. Burgess. Prospects of the use of unmanned aircraft systems for assessing the size of wading bird populations in the Everglades. Presentation, South Florida Water Management District, West Palm Beach, FL, 5 September 2008.
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September 2008
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Percival. H.F. 2001. Mortality of alligators on Lakes Apopka and Griffin. Invited Lecture given to Wildlife Disease Class (WEC 5323C). University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, November 1, 2001.
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November 2001
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Percival, H.F., R.R. Carthy, M.M. Lamont, C.J. Petrick, R.W. McWhite, and D.L. Miller. 2000. Case studies of threatened and endangered species research on military installations in Florida. Annual Department of Defense, Fish and Wildlife Training Session, Rosemont, IL., March 2000.
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March 2000
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Percival, H.F., M.A. Burgess, P.J. Ifju, S.E. Smith, B.A. Dewitt, B.S. Evers, J.H. Perry, T.J. Rambo, T.M. Reed, P.C. Frederick, H.Y. Rodriguez-Asilis, and D.A. Wolfe. Unmanned aircraft system for ecological research and monitoring. Invited seminar. CSU Unmanned Aerial System Symposium. Colorado State University. Ft. Collins, CO. 20-21 March 2012
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March 2012
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Percival, H.F., M.A. Burgess, P.J. Ifju, S.E. Smith, B.A. Dewitt, B.S. Evers, J.H. Perry, T.J. Rambo, T.M. Reed, P.C. Frederick, H.Y. Rodriguez-Asilis, and D.A. Wolfe. Unmanned aerial system for ecological research and monitoring. Invited seminar. University of Florida Center for Remote Sensing. Spring Seminar Series. Gainesville, Florida. January 20, 2012.
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January 2012
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Percival, H.F., M. Chopp, K.G. Rice. 2002. Reproduction of alligators in canals and marsh habitats at the A.R.M. Loxahatchee NWR. Greater Everglades Alligator Group Meeting. November 21, 2002. Homestead, FL.
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November 2002
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Percival, H.F., G.P. Jones, IV, K.G. Rice, and A.R. Woodward. 2002. The potential use of unmanned aerial vehicles in assessing alligator populations. Poster Presentation. 16th Working Meeting of the IUCN Crocodile Specialist Group, Gainesville, Florida, October 7--10, 2002.
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October 2002
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Percival, H.F. 2005. Invited Presentation. Quail Conservation Consortium and ranchlandresearch project. Bobwhite Quail Habitat Conservation Initiative Meeting, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Pickney Hill Plantation. Monticello, FL, January 18, 2005.
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January 2005
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Percival, H.F. 2003. Potential of a 2m UAV in natural resources. New Technologies in Aerial Natural Resources Surveys II: A mini-symposium. Center for Natural Resources. University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, April 7, 2003.
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April 2003
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Percival, H.F. 2003. Moderator: Third Annual University of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Graduate Research Symposium, Gainesville, Florida, March 19, 2003.
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March 2003
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Percival, H.F. 2003. Moderator: Concurrent Session 4: Arthur R. Marshall LoxahatcheeNational Wildlife Refuge. 2003 Joint Conference on the Science and Restoration of the Greater Everglades and Florida Bay Ecosystem - From the Kissimmee to the Keys, April 13-18, 2003, Palm Harbor, FL.
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April 2003
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Percival, H.F. 2003. Moderator. New Technologies in Aerial Natural Resources Surveys II: A mini-symposium. Center for Natural Resources. University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, April 7, 2003.
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April 2003
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Percival, H.F. 2003. Invited Panel Discussion Moderator. UF South Florida Ecological Restoration Research and Outreach Discussion -- What are the priorities and opportunities? Focused Topic Session: Plants/Animals. School of Natural Resources and Environment. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, October 29, 2003.
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October 2003
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Percival, H.F. 2002. Session Moderator. New findings in crocodilian biology-techniques. 16th Working Meeting of the IUCN Crocodile Specialist Group, Gainesville, Florida, October 7-10, 2002.
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October 2002
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Percival, H.F. 2002. Invited presentation and panelist. Meeting partner needs. USGS Florida Caribbean Science Center Annual Review. April 24-25, 2002. Gainesville, FL.
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April 2002
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Percival, H.F. 2001. Use of unmanned aerial vehicles in wildlife population and habitatassessment. Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Seminar. December 2001.
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December 2001
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Percival, H.F. 2001. Mortality of alligators on Lakes Apopka and Griffin. Invited Lecture given to Wildlife Disease Class (WEC 5323C). University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.
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May 2001
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Percival, H.F. Lunch with a scientist. Invited seminar. National Science Writers Association annual meeting. Gainesville FL Nov 4, 2013
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November 2013
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Percival, H.F. C. L. Zweig, M. DeSa, R.M. Hunt, S. Fitzwilliam, W.M. Kitchens, M.S. Allen, D. Dutterer, J. Seavey, P. Frederick. Invited presentation. Climate change research on salt marsh and estuarine communities in the Lower Suwannee NWR and Cedar Key Scrub State Park. Friends of the Lower Suwanee and Cedar Keys NWR. Cedar Key, FL. October 27, 2011.
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October 2011
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Percival, H. Franklin. 2004. The Coop Unit Program and the Florida Unit. Presented at the Biology Program Coordinators Visit to the Florida Integrated Science Center, Gainesville, FL, February 19, 2004.
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February 2004
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Percival, H. F., J. Duberstein, K. Lee, L. G. Pearlstine, P. Zager, P. Ifju, and G. P. Jones. 2005. Feasibility of using 1.5 m unmanned aerial vehicles in assessing Florida manatee and American bison populations. The Wildlife Society's 12th Annual Meeting, Madison, WI, Sept 26, 2005.
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September 2005
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Percival, H. F. 2002. Invited Facilitator. Survival estimation panel discussion. Manateepopulation ecology and management workshop. Gainesville, FL. April 3, 2002.
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April 2002
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Percival et al. 2013. An Unmanned Aircraft System for Ecological Research and Monitoring. Invited Seminar. University of Central Florida seminar series. Feb 11, 2013
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February 2013
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Pedrozo, C., J. Brisbane, B.J. Smith, C. Romagosa, N. Bishop and R. Carthy. 2016. Predicting patterns of native snake occurrence along Main Park Road in Everglades National Park, Florida. Annual Meeting, Ecological Society of America, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 7-12 August, 2016.
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August 2016
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Temperature and time of survey were determined to be the most important factors in predicting probability of snake occurrence. This information is useful in designing a long-term monitoring program for native species.
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Pearlstine, L.G., M. B. Litrico, H. F. Percival, J. Duberstein, and B. Dewitt . 2005. Assessment of Brazilian pepper and phragmites using videography from small unmanned vehicles. The Wildlife Society's 12th Annual Meeting, Madison, WI, Sept 26, 2005.
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September 2005
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Pearlstine, L.G., H.F. Percival, R.R. Carthy, S. Morris, A. Abd-Elrahman , and F. Johnson. 2001. Development of a Practical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle for Natural Resource Sampling. 18th Biennial Workshop on Color Photography & Videography in Resource Assessment, Amherst, MD, May 15-18, 2001.
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May 2001
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Pearlstine, L.G., H.F. Percival, R.R. Carthy, S. Morris, A. Abd-Elrahman , F. Johnson, and R.E. Bennetts. 2001. Development of a Practical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle for Natural Resource Sampling. 18th Biennial Workshop on Color Photography & Videography in Resource Assessment, Amherst, MA, May 2001.
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May 2001
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Pearlstine, L.G., H.F. Percival, A.Abd-Elrahman, P.G. Ifju, and B.A. Dewitt. 2002. Detecting bird populations from an unmanned aerial vehicle. Third North American Ornithological Conference, September 24-28, 2002, New Orleans, LA.
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September 2002
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Pearlstine, L.G., C. Allen and W.M. Kitchens. 1997. Incorporating minimum viabilitypopulations criteria into GAP models. 7th Annual National GAP Analysis Meetings, Reston, VA.
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April 1996
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Pearlstine, L.G., A.C. Watts, and K. Lee. Unmanned aerial vehicles for natural resource management and wildlife surveillance. Restoration Coordination and Verification Leadeship Group Meeting. Fort Lauderdale, FL, 6 September 2006
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September 2006
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Parker, S., J. Moore, A. Breton, K. Wilkinson, A. K. Carlson, and W. E. Pine. 2022. Maximizing learning opportunities in conservation: integrating range-wide data to inform Gulf Sturgeon management. 152nd Annual Meeting, American Fisheries Society, Spokane, Washington, 21–25 August 2022.
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August 2022
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Gulf Sturgeon are large, long-lived, anadromous fish designated as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. Our capture-recapture analysis and associated electronic logbook program demonstrate that Gulf Sturgeon exhibit demographically distinct population segments across the Gulf of Mexico, providing important insights for recovery and conservation efforts.
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Overduijn, K. S., C. M. Handel, and A. N. Powell. 2019. Sympatric plovers partition nesting habitat with minimal effect on nest survival. 18th Alaska Bird Conference, Fairbanks, AK.
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March 2019
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Our finding that both American and Pacific Golden-Plovers selected open habitat for nest sites suggests that climate-related shrub encroachment may have negative effects on reproductive success in the long term. In the short term, both species may be able to adjust selection of their breeding territories and nest sites in response to gradual vegetation change on the tundra.
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Olbert, J. and W. Kitchens. Determining Reasons of Nesting Failure and Brood Reduction of Snail Kite (Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus) Nests on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, FL. Poster presented at: Raptor Research Foundation 2011 Annual Meeting. Duluth, MN. October 2011
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October 2011
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Olbert, J. and W. Kitchens. 2012. Determining Reasons of Nesting Failure and Brood Reduction of Snail Kite (Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus) Nests on Lake Tohopekaliga, FL. Poster presented at: North American Ornithological Conference. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. August 2012.
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August 2012
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Norem, A.D. and R.R. Carthy. 2006. Injury assessment of sea turtles utilizing the neritic zone of the southeastern United States. Poster presentation at the 26th Annual International Symposium on Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation, Crete, Greece. March 15, 2006.
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April 2006
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Norem, A.D. and R.R. Carthy. 2004. Impacts of flipper tagging on sea turtle fitness and survival: how much do we really know? Proceedings of the 24th Annual International Symposium on Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation. San Jose, Costa Rica. February 2004.
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February 2004
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Norem, A.D. & R.R. Carthy. 2005. Sea turtle �"shark interactions: Injury classification criteria. Poster presentation at the 25th Annual International Symposium of Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation, Charleston, SC.
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January 2005
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Nomani, S.Z., R.R. Carthy and M.K. Oli. 2006. Comparsion of methods of gopher tortoise abundance estimation. Florida Chapter of The Wildlife Society, Cocoa Beach, Florida. September 15, 2006.
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September 2006
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Myles-McBurney, C. E., J. H. O’Connor and A. K. Carlson. 2024. Diel or no diel? Research evaluating gravel-bar fish assemblages in the Escambia River in relation to season, depth, and time of day. Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Graduate Student Symposium, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, 1 March 2024.
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March 2024
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Diel or no diel? Research evaluating gravel-bar fish assemblages in the Escambia River in relation to season, depth, and time of day.
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Muench, A.M., Kitchens, W.M. 2005. Aquatic vertebrate usage of littoral habitat prior to extreme habitat modification in Lake Tohopekaliga, FL. 26th Annual Meeting. Society of Wetland Scientists
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June 2005
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Muench, A.M. and W.M. Kitchens. 2003. Evaluation of littoral zone habitat usage by herpetofaunal and fish assemblages in lake Tohopekaliga, (Kissimmee Chain-of-Lakes, Central Florida). Society of Wetland Scientists Annual Conference, June 8-13, 2003, New Orleans, LA.
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June 2003
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Mota, M.J. and R.R. Carthy, 2009. The role of external calcium carbonate in Loggerhead turtle nest incubation. Oral presentation at the 28th Annual International Symposium on Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation, Brisbane, Australia.
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February 2009
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Mota, M., A. Foley, R. Dean and R.R.Carthy. 2005. Native and Nourished Beach Sand Properties and their Relationship to Sea Turtle Hatching Success in Florida. Poster presentation at the 25th Annual International Symposium on Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation, Charleston, SC.
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January 2005
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Mota, M. and R.R. Carthy. 2006. Beach nourishment biology and dynamics. 26th Annual International Symposium on Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation, Crete, Greece. March 15, 2006
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March 2006
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Mota, M. and R.R. Carthy. 2004. Modeling sea turtle clutch temperature and development based on air temperature and sand characteristics. Proceedings of the 24th Annual International Symposium on Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation. San Jose, Costa Rica. February 2004.
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February 2004
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Morea, C.R., S.R. Howarter, K.G. Rice, H.F. Percival, and C. L. Abercrombie. 1999. Habitat preference and movement of the American alligator in the Everglades ecosystem. Abstract/Presentation in Managing Biodiversity, Fl. Chap. Wildl. Soc. Orlando, FL.
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August 1999
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Morea, C.R., K.G. Rice, H.F. Percival, and S.R. Howarter. January 2000. Home range and daily movement of the American alligator in the Everglades. 15th Working Meeting of the Crocodile Specialist Group, IUCN, Varadero, Cuba. Poster.
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January 2000
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Morea, C.R., K.G. Rice, H.F. Percival and S.R. Howarter. 2000. Habitat use of the American alligator in the Everglades. Florida Lake Management Society 2000 Annual Meeting, Duck Key, FL.
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June 2000
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Miller, K. A., E. Lundy, C. E. Myles-McBurney and A. K. Carlson. 2024. Preliminary assessment of habitat suitability and microhabitat use of imperiled Bluenose Shiners in Florida rivers. Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Graduate Student Symposium, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, 1 March 2024.
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March 2024
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Preliminary assessment of habitat suitability and microhabitat use of imperiled Bluenose Shiners in Florida rivers.
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Miller, K. A. and A. K. Carlson. 2023. Developing a habitat suitability index for Florida’s Bluenose Shiner populations. Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Graduate Student Symposium, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, February 2023.
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February 2023
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Bluenose Shiners are imperiled in Florida, separated into two disjunct populations in distant areas of the state. We developed a habitat suitability index to help conserve Florida's Bluenose Shiner populations.
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McMichael, E., M.M. Lamont, and R.R. Carthy. February 2001. The impacts of cooperative management on nesting sea turtles along Northwest Florida. Twenty-first Annual International Sea Turtle Symposium, Philadelphia, PA. Poster/Abstract published.
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February 2001
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McMichael, E., J. Seminoff, R. Carthy, and R. Scarpino. 2009. Kemp's ridley sea turtles in St. Joseph Bay, Florida, USA: results from an in-water study in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico. Poster presentation at the 28th Annual International Symposium on Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation, Brisbane, Australia.
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February 2009
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McGowan, CP. 2023. The species status assessment: a framework for assessing species status and risk to support endangered species management decisions. Presented to the Wildlife Society Annual Meeting, Louisville, KY, November 2023
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November 2023
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Overview of the SSA framework.
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McGowan CP, Price Tack JL, Grand JB, 2024. Models for linking hunter retention and recruitment to regulations and game populations, Wildlife Society Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD, October 2024
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October 2024
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Presents new modeling tools for co-modeling hunters and game species.
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McGowan CP, Lawson AJ, Katz RA, Crawford BA, 2022, Expert judgement in wildlife science and decision making, The Wildlife Society Annual Meeting, November 2022, Spokane, WA, USA
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November 2022
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This is the opening presentation in a symposium on expert elicitation in Wildflie science.
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McGowan CP, Folt B, Steen D, Reintroduction of Eastern Indigo Snakes in the Western Portion of Its Historic Range: Predictive Modeling of Reintroduction Strategies. Annual meeting of the WIldlife Society, Virtual Conference, November 2021
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November 2021
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We present a decision analytic approach to Indigo Snake reintroduction.
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McGowan CP, Ageli N, Beisler W, Rivenbark E, 2021, Data analysis and modeling for endangered species listing decisions, EURING, virtual conference May 2021.
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May 2021
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Summarize the SSA process and highlighting the Eastern Black rail analysis.
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McGowan CP, 2021, Occupancy and detection probability for resident tropical birds in Nicaragua, Poster Presentation, American Ornithological Society Annual Meeting, Virtual Meeting August 2021.
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August 2021
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Presents the results of occupancy analyses for 4 species of resident birds in Omotepe Nicaragua.
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McGowan CP et al. 2020 Eastern Black Rail Dynamic Species Status Assessment using Occupancy and Patch Persistence Modeling. North American Ornithological Congress, Virtual Meeting, August 2020.
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August 2020
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Poster presenting the work we did to support the Eastern Black Rail Listing decision under the Endangered Species Act.
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McFarland, H., A. Will, and A. Powell. 2019. Geolocators and stable isotopes reveal the migratory route and overwintering locations of an arctic-breeding passerine. American Ornithological Society, Anchorage, Alaska.
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June 2019
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We provide the first data on migratory and overwintering movements of Smith's Longspurs that bred in the Alaskan arctic.
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Masterson, L., B. C. Thompson, A. K. Carlson. 2023. Investigating the use of Grass Carp as an alternative hydrilla management strategy. Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Graduate Student Symposium, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, February 2023.
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February 2023
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Hydrilla is an invasive plant with significant ecological and socioeconomic effects across Florida. We evaluated the utility of Grass Carp stocking as an alternative hydrilla management strategy to standard chemical/mechanical treatments.
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Masterson, L., B. C. Thompson and A. K. Carlson. 2023. Utilizing radio telemetry to investigate the survival and behavior of Grass Carp stocked in Florida lakes. Florida Chapter of the American Fisheries Society annual meeting, St. Augustine, Florida, 9–11 May 2023.
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May 2023
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Summary of ongoing telemetry project exploring Grass Carp survival, habitat use, and movement in Florida lakes to inform hydrilla control efforts.
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Masterson, L., B. C. Thompson and A. K. Carlson. 2022. Investigating the behavior and survival of triploid Grass Carp after stocking in the Harris Chain of Lakes. Florida Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit Coordinating Committee Meeting, Gainesville, Florida, 9 May 2022.
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May 2022
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Managing invasive plants such as hydrilla is a pressing issue for fisheries and aquatic resource managers in Florida. We used radio telemetry to assess stocking mortality, natural mortality, movement, emigration, and habitat use of Grass Carp to inform biological methods to control hydrilla in Florida lakes.
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Masterson, L. M., B. C. Thompson and A. K. Carlson. 2024. Investigating habitat use, movement, emigration, and survival of Grass Carp stocked to control hydrilla in large Florida lakes. Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Graduate Student Symposium, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, 1 March 2024.
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March 2024
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Investigating habitat use, movement, emigration, and survival of Grass Carp stocked to control hydrilla in large Florida lakes.
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Martucci, E., L. Elmquist, L. Hussain, P. Xiong, J. Broxton, R. R. Carthy, C. Romagosa, and R. Fletcher. 2024. Mapping boat activity: Comparing boat counts between peak recreational events and snail kite surveys. Poster presentation at The Wildlife Society meeting, Baltimore Maryland.
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October 2024
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Increased recreational boating in wetlands across the state of Florida has the potential to disturb snail kite nesting and foraging. This study examines boat counts in hunting and fishing seasons as possible sources of breeding disturbance.
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Martin, J., W.M. Kitchens, and W.M. Mooij. 2003. Population dynamics of the snail kite in Florida. Presented at the 2003 Joint Conference on the Science and Restoration of the Greater Everglades and Florida Bay Ecosystem - From the Kissimmee to the Keys, April 13-18, 2003, Palm Harbor, FL.
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April 2003
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Martin, J., W.M. Kitchens, and D.E. DeAngelis. 2003. Population dynamics of the snail kite in Florida. Society of Wetland Scientists Annual Conference, June 8-13, 2003, New Orleans, LA.
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June 2003
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Martin, J., Kitchens, W.M. 2005. Population decline of the snail kite in Florida. 26th Annual Meeting Society Society of Wetland Scientists. Charleston, SC.
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June 2005
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Manes, C., D. Pinton, R. Carthy, A. Canestrelli, and I. Capua. 2023. Occurrence of Fibropapillomatosis in Green Turtles (Chelonia mydas) in Relation to Environmental Changes in Coastal Ecosystems in Texas and Florida: A Retrospective Study. Oral presentation at International Sea Turtle Symposium, Cartagena, Colombia.
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March 2023
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Frequent outbreaks of fibropapillomatosis in recent decades are likely attributable to external drivers such as large-scale anthropogenic changes in the green turtle coastal marine ecosystem. This study found that variations in sea surface temperature, salinity, and nutrient effluent discharge from nearby rivers were correlated with an increased incidence of the disease, substantiating that these may be among the significant environmental drivers impacting Fibropapillomatosis prevalence.
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Manes, C. R. Herren, D. Godfrey, E. Cooper, and R. R. Carthy. 2025. Fibropapillomatosis elusive virus ChHV5 reveals novel multifactorial relationships in the Northeastern Gulf of Mexico. Oral presentation. South East Regional Sea Network Meeting, Hilton Head, SC.
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March 2025
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Fibropapillomatosis (FP) is a neoplastic disease of sea turtles, mostly found in green turtles. It has a multifactorial etiology within many candidate co-factors. We amplified ChHV5 DNA concentrations from 57 FP tumor biopsies from wild green turtles, and correlated values with factors inherent to the sea turtle host and their environment. Our research revealed multifactorial correlations which will contribute to FP understanding and green turtle disease management and conservation.
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Malloy, K.J. and W.M. Kitchens. 2003. Nekton community composition and utilization of the tidal freshwater and brackish marshes of the lower Savannah River. Society of Wetland Scientists Annual Conference, June 8-13, 2003, New Orleans, LA.
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June 2003
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Maleko, P. N., V. V. Pronkevich, K.S. Maslovsky, and A. N. Powell. 2021. Common Redshank (Tringa totanus) nest presence in relation to landscape features and the possible impacts of heavy-duty all-terrain vehicles in the Russian Far East. American Ornithological Society 2021 Virtual Meeting.
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August 2021
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We assessed habitat associations fo Common Redshanks in the Russian Far East in relation to anthropogenic disturbance from large ATVs. We found that birds nested in the same areas used by ATVs and suggest that this area might become an ecological trap for this breeding population.
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Maleko P. N., V. V. Pronkevich, K. S. Maslovsky, J. C. Slaght, A. N. Powell. 2021. The importance of Schaste Bay, Khabarovsk Krai, Russian Far East to Nordmann's Greenshank (Tringa guttifer). International Wader Study Group Conference (virtual), 10 October 2021.
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October 2021
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We report on the breeding biology of the Nordmann's Greenshank, one of the most endangered and least studies shorebird species. We report on nesting habitat of the first nests of the species found since the 1970s.
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Maglothin, M.L., M.M. Lamont, and R.R. Carthy. February 1998. Report of a double-chambered egg chamber in a loggerhead sea turtle nest along Northwest Florida, USA. Eighteenth Annual International Sea Turtle Symposium, Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico. Poster/Abstract published.
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February 1998
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M. L. Boldenow, R. B. Lanctot, A. N. Powell, R. Porter, S. Freeman, S. Brown, R. McGuire, J. Cunningham, W. English, K. Grond, E. Kwon, D. B. Lank, C. Latty, V. Lovarti, D. Payer, S. Saalfeld, B. K. Sandercock, and A. S. Kitaysky. Impacts of austral summer stress exposure on the migration behavior and reproductive performance of a calidrid shorebird. Western Hemisphere Shorebird Group Meeting, Sackville, NB.
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August 2024
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This study was the first to provide a mechanistic perspective on carryover effects between the non-breeding and breeding stages of a shorebird through measurements of corticosterone. We found birds with increased stress exposure delayed northbound migration and initiated nests later, which can have negative consequences for reproductive performance in the short Arctic summer.
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Lyons, J.E., B. Nuse, A. Tucker, K. Anstead, C. McGowan, C. Moore, C. Starks, J. Sweka, and D. Smith. 2024. Co-Production of Adaptive Management for Horseshoe Crabs and a Threatened Migratory Shorebird. Oral presentation at the American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting, Honolulu, Hawai'i.
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September 2024
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This talk describes the process of developing and updating an adaptive management framework for horseshoe crabs, which are economically valued and also an ecologically important prey for migratory shorebirds.
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Lopez Romero, A., R. Buron, R. Carthy , and C. Romagosa. 2021. Using eBird to determine the effects of urbanization on breeding Great Horned Owls (Bubo virginianus). Poster presentation, ESA, Long Beach, California.
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August 2021
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Urban expansion has exposed wildlife to previously unfamiliar threats such as man-made infrastructure, altered ecosystems, and homogeneous urban environments. Sustaining populations of species like Great Horned Owls can be assisted by citizen science effort that fill gaps in our knowledge of urbanization effects.
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Loftin, C.S., N. Ansay and W.M. Kitchens. 1997. Assessing changes in Okeefenokee Swamphydrology with a grid cell model. 12th Annual Landscape Ecology Symposium, August 1, 1997, Durham, NC.
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August 1997
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Lee, K., J. Duberstein, P. G. Ifju, and H. F. Percival. 2005. The development of a UAV for wildlife applications. The Wildlife Society's 12th Annual Meeting, Madison, WI, Sept 26, 2005.
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September 2005
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Layton, J.E., T. Wibbels, A. Tucker, J. Wyneken, L. Ehrhart, R. Carthy, R.E. Martin, R. Ernest, M. Bresette, C. Johnson, S. Fournier, J. Schmid, B. Drye, K. Watson, and A. Bryant. 2009. Long-term evaluation of loggerhead sea turtle nesting beach temperatures in the southeastern United States: implications of global climate change on sea turtle conservation. Poster presentation at the 28th Annual International Symposium on Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation, Brisbane, Australia.
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February 2009
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Lawson, A.J., E. Rivenbark, C.P. McGowan. 2022. Reconciling and propagating uncertainty from expert elicited data into decision support population viability analyses. The Wildlife Society Annual Conference; Spokane, Washington. 6–10 November.
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November 2022
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Expert elicitation is widely used to address data gap for data deficient species in predictive models. This presentation describes multiple statistical methods for incorporating uncertainties in expert judgement into predictive models into inform wildlife management decisions.
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Lawson AJ, DeMay SM, Rivenbark E, Soileau K, London K, Waddle JH, Yarborough L, Coppola C, and McGowan, CP, 2020, Accounting for Multiple Uncertainties to Evaluate Population Viability of the Alligator Snapping Turtle for the Species Status Assessment. The Wildlife Society Annual Conference; Virtual. October 2020.
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October 2020
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Presents methods and results for Alligator Snapping Turtle PVA modeling.
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Latham, P.J., L.G. Pearlstine, and W.M. Kitchens. 1988. Plant community analysis of a freshwater tidal marsh under the influece of increasing salinities and hydroperiod. Proceedings of 9th Annual Meeting of the Society of Wetland Scientists. Washington, D.C.
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January 1988
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Lamont, M.M., R.R. Carthy, C. Thomas, P. Ness, G.M. Defreitas. 2011. SPECTRAL AND RESPONSE ASSESSMENT OF TURTLE-FRIENDLY LIGHTING.31st Annual International Symposium on Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation, San Diego,California. April 12-15, 2011.
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April 2011
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Lamont, M.M., K. Hart, T. Tucker, R.R. Carthy.2011.LOGGERHEADS IN THE GULF OF MEXICO: OIL, TRACKS, AND COMMON USE AREAS DETERMINED BY NRDA STUDY.31st Annual International Symposium on Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation, San Diego,California. April 12-15, 2011.
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April 2011
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Lamont, M.M. and R.R. Carthy. July 2001. Response of nesting sea turtles and foraging shorebirds to barrier island dymanics. Conference of the Society for Conservation Biology, Hilo, HI. Poster.
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July 2001
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Lamont, M.M. and R.R. Carthy. February 2001. Response of nesting sea turtles to barrier island dynamics. Twenty-first Annual International Sea Turtle Symposium, Philadelphia, PA. Poster/Abstract published.
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February 2001
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Lamont, M.M. and R.R. Carthy. 2002. Response of foraging shorebirds and nesting sea turtles to barrier island dynamics. University of Florida Graduate and Professional Student Forum, Environmental, Agriculture, and Life Sciences Section. University of Florida, Reitz Union, Gainesville, FL, April 4, 2002.
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April 2002
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Kitchens, W.M., Welch, Z.C. , Wetzel, P.W. 2005. Tidal marsh community resilience along a salinity gradient after four year drought. 90th Annual Meeting Ecological Society of America. Montreal, Canada
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August 2005
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Kitchens, W.M., V.J. Dreitz, R.E. Bennetts, and D.L. DeAngelis. April 2000. Linkages between the Snail Kite Population and Wetland Dynamics in a Highly Fragmented South Florida Hydroscape. 15th Annual Symposium of the International Association for Landscape Ecology and the 2nd Conference of the Walt Dineen Society, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
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April 2000
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Kitchens, W.M., R.E. Bennetts, V.J. Dreitz, and D.L. DeAngelis. 2000. Linkages between the Snail Kite population and wetland dynamics in a highly fragmented South Florida hydroscape. Greater Everglades Ecosystem Restoration Science Conference. December 11-15, 2000, Naples, FL, USA.
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December 2000
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Kitchens, W.M., P. Wetzel, and E. Powers. 2003. Vegetative habitats of water conservation Area-3A: hydroligic impacts of IOP. Presented at the 2003 Joint Conference on the Science and Restoration of the Greater Everglades and Florida Bay Ecosystem - From the Kissimmee to the Keys, April 13-18, 2003, Palm Harbor, FL.
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April 2003
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Kitchens, W.M., J. Martin, C. Cattau, A. Bowling, C. Zweig, and E. Powers. 2007. Population Ecology and Conservation of the snail Kite: an update. 2007. SEI Multi-Species Avian Ecology Workshop/ Independent Science Panel and USACOE, FWS, ENP, FL FWCC, NPS, SFWMD...Miami, FL.
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January 2007
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Kitchens, W.M. and Z. Welch. 2005. Ecological aspects of a formerly impounded tidal wetland in the Lower Savannah River. 26th Annual Meeting Society of Wetland Society of Wetland Scientists. Charleston, SC.
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June 2005
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Kitchens, W.M. and P. Wetzel. 2003. Approaches to Evaluation of vegetation habitat responses to hydrology regimes in the Everglades. Presented at the SEI Multi-Species Avian Ecology Workshop/Independent Science Panel, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service , Everglades National Park, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, National Park Service and the South Florida Water Management District, March 16-17, 2003, Key Largo, FL.
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March 2003
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Kitchens, W.M. and J. Martin. 2003. Current direction of studies of the endangered snail kite. Presented at the SEI Multi-Species Avian Ecology Workshop/Independent Science Panel, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service , Everglades National Park, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, National Park Service and the South Florida Water Management District, March 16-17, 2003, Key Largo, FL.
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March 2003
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Kitchens, W.M. and J. Martin. 2002. Past, present, and future contributions of the snail kite project to the development of the Across Trophic Levels Simulation (ATLSS). Ecological Processes and Modelling Workshop. Greater Everglades Restoration Information Workshop Series, Davie, Florida, April 1, 2002.
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April 2002
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Kitchens, W.M. and J. Martin. 2002. Past, present and future contributions of the snail kite project to the development of the Across Trophic Levels Simulation System (ATLSS). Ecological Processes and Modelling Workshop, Greater Everglades Ecosystem Restoration Information Workshop Series, Davie, FL.
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May 2002
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Kitchens, W.M. 2007. Population Ecology and Conservation of the Snail Kite: An Update. National Research Council?s Committee on Independent Review of Everglades Restoration Progress. Miami, FL. November 2007.
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November 2007
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Kitchens, W.M. 2007. Population Ecology and Conservation of the Snail Kite. Everglades Avian Ecology Forum. Miami, FL. August 2007.
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August 2007
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Kitchens, W.M. 2007. An Overview of Current Snail Kite Studies. Florida Ornithological Society. Sebring, FL. October 2007
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October 2007
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Kitchens, W.M. 2005. Status of the Snail Kite in Florida. Snail Kite Summit. US Fish and Wildlife Service and Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission. Kissimmee, FL. December, 2005.
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December 2005
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Kitchens, W.M. 2005. Kissimmee Chain of Lakes Conceptual Model Responses. South Florida Water Management District, Orlando, FL. August 2005.
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August 2005
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Kitchens, W.M. 2005 Status of the snail kite population in Florida. St. Johns River Water Management District. Palatka, FL. September, 2005.
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September 2005
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Kitchens, W.M. 2003. Wildlife impacts and vegetation succession to lake restoration activities including drawdowns and muck scraping in the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes. School of Natural Resources and Environment, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, October 29, 2003.
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October 2003
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Kitchens, W.M. 2003. Vegetation/habitat responses to altered hydrological regimes in water conservation. School of Natural Resources and Environment, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, October 29, 2003.
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October 2003
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Kitchens, W.M. 2003. Population and dispersal ecology of the endangered snail kite in south Florida. School of Natural Resources and Environment, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, October 29, 2003.
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October 2003
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Kitchens, W.M. 2003. Landscape analysis of gramminoid habitats of water quality and hydrology in Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge. Presented at the 2003 Joint Conference on the Science and Restoration of the Greater Everglades and Florida Bay Ecosystem - From the Kissimmee to the Keys, April 13-18, 2003, Palm Harbor, Florida.
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April 2003
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Kitchens, W.M and P.W. Wetzel. 2003. Development of tidal wetland simulation model. Presented to the Savannah harbor Expansion Project Team/Georgia Ports Authority, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Geological Survey, March 5-6, 2003, Savannah, GA.
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March 2003
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Kitchens, W., C. Cattau, and Z. Welch. 2012. Refugia in a Novel Ecosystem: Everglades Snail Kite in Florida. 9th INTECOL International Wetlands Conference. Conference. Orlando, FL. June 6, 2012.
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June 2012
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Kitchens, W. and Z. Welch. Restoring Pattern without Process in Lake Restoration. September 2009. PhD Exit Seminar, Interdisciplinary Ecology, School of Natural Resources, Univ of Florida.
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September 2009
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Kitchens, W. and Z. Welch. Restoring Pattern without Process in Lake Restoration. August 2009. Ecological Society of America Annual Conference. Albuquerque NM.
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August 2009
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Kitchens, W. and Z. Welch. Effects of Habitat Enhancement Project on Lake Tohopekaliga. April 2009. Project Summary Report to FFWCC Management. Eustis, FL.
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April 2009
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Kitchens, W. and Z. Welch. A Large-Scale Fisheries Habitat Enhancement Project on Lake Tohopekaliga. May 2008. Lunch Seminar at USGS National Headquarters, Reston, VA.
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May 2008
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Kitchens, W. and C. Zweig. 2008. Habitat, hydrology, and reproduction: Implications for the conservation of the Florida snail kite and Everglades restoration. Oral presentation at Greater Everglades Ecosystem Restoration Conference, Naples, FL.
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July 2008
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Kitchens, W. and C. Zweig. 2008. Adapting State and Transition Models for a Distinctly Different Grassland—Wetlands. Oral presentation at the Society of Wetland Scientists Conference, Washington D.C.
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June 2008
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Kitchens, W. M., and C. S. Loftin. April 2001. Effects of Suwannee River sill on the Okefenokee Swamp hydrological environment. Four Rivers, Two States, One Basin: A Research Symposium for the Suwannee Basin. Cerveny Conference Center. April 11, 2001, Live Oak, FL.
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April 2001
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Kitchens, W. M., R.E. Bennetts, V. J. Dreitz, and D.L. DeAngelis. December 2000. Linkages between the Snail Kite population and wetland dynamics in a highly fragmented South Florida hydroscape. Greater Everglades Ecosystem Restoration Science Conference. December 11-15, 2000, Naples, Florida, USA.
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December 2000
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Kitchens, W. 2012. Novel Ecosystems: Ecosystem Restoration and Management. 9th INTECOL International Wetlands Conference. Conference. Orlando, FL. June 6, 2012. (Session Organizer and Moderator)
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June 2012
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Kitchens, W. 2011. The Importance of Water Conservation Area 3A to the Snail Kite Population in Florida. Tropical Audubon Society, Miami, FL.
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December 2011
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Kitchens, W. 2011. The Importance of Water Conservation Area 3A to the Snail Kite Population in Florida. Invited webinar.
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December 2011
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Kitchens, W. Ecology and Conservation of the Snail Kite. 2009. Talahassee, FL. Symposium on Aquatic Weed management and the Endangered Snail Kite. Sponsored by FFWC.
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September 2009
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Johnson, F.A. and H.F. Percival. 2001. The Oak Tree Alliance: an adaptive management initiative and development of unmanned aerial vehicle for wildlife surveys. Invited Seminar by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's North Florida Ecosystem Team Meeting, Titusville, FL, March 2001.
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March 2001
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John H. Perry, A. Mohamed, A. Abd-Elrahman, W. S. Bowman, Y. O. Kaddoura, A. C. Watts . Precision Directly Georeferenced Unmanned Aerial Remote Sensing System: Performance Evaluation. Institute of Navigation National Technical Meeting. San Diego, CA, 13-15 May 2008.
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May 2008
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Jensen, M.B., S. K. Willson, and A. N. Powell. 2020. How effective is the Birdsbesafe cat collar at reducing bird kills by domestic cats? North American Ornithological Conference, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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August 2020
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We tested the efficacy of Birdsbesafe cat collars on reducing the rate of bird kills on outdoor cats in New York and Florida. We found that cats wearing these collars killed 2.7 fewer birds than cats without collars.
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Innocent, H. M. Celestin, N.D. Bishop, C. M. Romagosa, R.R. Carthy, W.W. Boone. 2017. Shrub encroachment in a south Florida grassland: implications for mammalian inhabitants. Ecological Society of America, Portland, Oregon.
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August 2017
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Changes in vegetative cover on grasslands was found to affect distribution of a meso-mammal species (racoons). This may increase exposure risk of sensitive species to predation by the is efficient forager.
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Howarter, S.R., K.G. Rice, H.F. Percival, K.M. Portier, and C.R. Morea. 2000. Thermal ecology of the American alligator in the Everglades. 15th Working Meeting of the Crocodile Specialist Group, IUCN, Varadero, Cuba, April 2000. (Poster)
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April 2000
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Howarter, S.R., H.F. Percival, K.G. Rice, K.M. Portier, and C.R. Morea. 2000. Thermal Ecology of the American alligator in the Everglades. 15th Working Meeting of the Crocodile Specialist Group, Verrado, Cuba, April 2000.
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April 2000
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Howarter, S.R., C.R. Morea, H.F. Percival, K.G. Rice, and C.L. Abercrombie. 1999. Thermalecology of the American alligator in the Everglades. Abstract/Presentation in Managing Biodiversity. Fl. Chap. Wildl. Soc. Orlando, FL.
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August 1999
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Hostetler, J.A., R. W. Dimmick, T. C. Hines, H. F. Percival, M. K. Oli. 2005. A population model for northern bobwhites. BQI-ARM Meeting, Tall Timbers, Hostetler, J. A., Georgia, March 14, 2005.
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March 2005
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Hostetler, J. A., R. W. Dimmick, T. C. Hines, H. F. Percival, M. K. Oli. 2005. A population model for northern bobwhites. Florida Chapter of The Wildlife Society and The Coastal Plain Chapter of the Society for Ecological Restoration, 2005 Spring Conference, March 16-18, 2005, Tarpon Springs.
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March 2005
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Herren, R., D. R. Evans, and R. R. Carthy. 2025. Juvenile Green Turtle Overwintering Behavior in the Northeastern Gulf of Mexico. Oral presentation. South East Regional Sea Network Meeting, Hilton Head, SC.
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February 2025
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For decades, fishermen in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico have claimed that some green turtles migrate south during the winter, while others stay and semi-hibernate. In this study, we placed satellite transmitters with depth and temperature sensors on juvenile green turtles and tracked their movements over the winter in Florida’s Big Bend. This study contributes a better understanding of the distribution and habitat requirements of this juvenile life-stage, and can inform recovery efforts.
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Herren, R., D. Evans, D. Godfrey, and R. R. Carthy. 2023. Green turtle overwintering behavior in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico. Oral presentation at International Sea Turtle Symposium, Cartagena, Colombia.
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March 2022
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Juvenile green turtles migrate in the winter along the coast in temperate and sub-tropical regions, and yet a proportion also remain and sometimes cold-stun with the arrival of low temperatures. The purpose of this study was to determine what proportion migrate and what proportion remain at foraging grounds in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico.
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Gulick, Christopher K., K. Zhang, and A. N. Powell. 2025. Sexually-selected traits drive dispersal in a purportedly nomadic wading bird. Waterbird Society Annual Meeting, San Jose, Costa Rica.
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January 2025
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We satellite telemetry on white ibis to determine rates of dispersal and philopatry to their breeding colonies. We found that larger birds and males bred farther from the breeding colonies where captured.
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Gulick, C.K., K. Zhang, and A. N. Powell. 2022. Movements of two differently adapted wading bird species during the nonbreeding season. Poster; American Ornithological Society Annual Meeting, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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July 2022
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We present preliminary data on the movements of juvenile and adult white ibis and tricolored herons tagged in the northern Gulf of Mexico. Movements of juveniles were generally more variable than adults, and tricolored herons moved greater distances than white ibises during the non breeding season.
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Gulick, C. K., K. Zhang, and A. N. Powell. First annual survival estimates for white ibises and tricolored herons breeding in the northern Gulf of Mexico. Waterbirds Annual Conference, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
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October 2023
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Using known fate models and data from birds marked with satellite transmitters, we provide the first estimates of annual survival for white ibis and tricolored herons. Herons had overall lower survival than ibis, and juveniles of both species had lower survival than adults.
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Gulick, C. K., K. Zhang, and A. N. Powell. Breeding season selection of anthropogenic resources varies across pre-breeding movement modes in the white ibis. American Ornithological Society Annual Meeting, London, Ontario.
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August 2023
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We tracked movements of twenty-three white ibises (<i>Eudocimus albus</i>) in the southeastern U.S. across successive breeding seasons using Argos telemetry. Preliminary results indicate that modified landscapes influence resource selection of white ibises, and that this effect is modulated by movements prior to the breeding season.
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Gulick, C. K., K. Zhang, and A. N. Powell. Breeding season selection of anthropogenic resources varies across age and pre-breeding movement modes in the American white ibis. Florida TWS, Jacksonville, FL.
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March 2023
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Anthropogenic changes in resource predictability can influence birds’ foraging habitat and philopatry to breeding sites, thereby influencing population structure. We found that dispersing white ibises tended to select against anthropogenic resources, while residents and migrants did not show a strong preference for or against these human-altered landscapes.
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Gulick, C. K., K. Zhang, and A. N. Powell. 2023. What can spatial networks tell us about wading birds in the coastal Gulf of Mexico? Poster presentation, Annual Meeting of The Waterbird Society, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
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October 2023
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Information on which regions along the Gulf of Mexico may be most important to white ibis following the breeding season are important for waterbird management plans. We found little support for ibis management at the subregional scale, but regions in coastal Florida, Alabama, and Louisiana are particularly important for facilitating connectivity to all portions of the spatial network for ibises.
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Gulick, C. K., K. Zhang, and A. N. Powell. 2022. Breeding season selection of anthropogenic resources varies across age and pre-breeding movement modes in the American white ibis. Waterbirds Conference, Corpus Christi, TX.
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November 2022
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We present preliminary analysis of habitat selection by white ibis breeding in the northern Gulf of Mexico. Our results indicate that anthropogenic resources influence resource selection of white ibises, and that this effect is modulated by age and movements prior to the breeding season.
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Gulick, C. K., K. Zhang, and A. N. Powell. 2021. Post-breeding season movements of wading birds are linked to use of anthropogenic resources. Waterbird Society Annual Meeting (Virtual)
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November 2021
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We report on preliminary data on the post-breeding movements of two waterbird species in the northern Gulf of Mexico. This work is one of the first studies using satellite telemetry to determine annual movements and use locations of long-legged wading bird species.
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Griffith, B., J. Roach and A. N. Powell. 2016. Identifying Climate Change and Cross-seasonal Research Priorities for Waterfowl. in Symposium: Climate Change and Migratory Birds: Connecting Management Challenges to Research Programs. The Wildlife Society, Annual Meeting, Raleigh NC
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October 2016
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There is a need to prioritize climate related research topics to maximize research efficiency. This talk presents preliminary results from a survey of waterfowl researchers and managers that identifies the most important factors affecting waterfowl populations and the expected effects of climate on waterfowl, via these factors.
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Gregory KM, McGowan CP, Darst C, McMorran R, 2022, Population Viability Analysis as Decision Support Science for Two Species of Imperiled Freshwater Turtle, The Wildlife Society Annual Meeting, November 2022, Spokane WA, USA
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November 2022
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This work presents the methods for modeling the future viability of Western Pond Turtles.
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Gregory K, McGowan C, 2024. Navigating Uncertainty: Defining Foreseeable Future in Endangered Species Act Classification Decisions, Wildlife Society Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD, October 2024
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October 2024
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Explores the implications of simulation prediction timelines for ESA decision making.
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Goode ABC, McGowan CP, Rivenbark E, 2022, Triage of Endangered Species assessment work to effectively support decision making, The Wildlife Society annual meeting, November 2022 Spokane WA, USA
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November 2022
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Presents a traiage system for optimizing work load and timing of SSA projects with in the USFWS SE region.
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Gonzalez, D., P. Xiong, L. Hussain, J. Broxton, R. R. Carthy, and C. Romagosa. 2024. Assessing non-target species interference in camera trapping: Implications for tegu trapping. Poster presentation at The Wildlife Society meeting, Baltimore Maryland.
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October 2024
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Non-target species interference poses a significant challenge in wildlife conservation efforts, particularly in camera trapping studies aimed at invasive species control. This research contributes to the development of management strategies for invasive species control, emphasizing the importance of optimizing baiting techniques in camera trapping studies to minimize non-target impacts..
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Goforth, K.M. and R.R. Carthy. 2015. Effects of tidal pumping on gas exchange in sea turtle nesting beaches. Florida Undergraduate Research Conference, Daytona Beach, FL., 27-28 February, 2015.
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February 2015
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Tidally-driven gas exchange in the sediment of three spatially close but physically different (accreting, eroding and nourished) sea turtle nesting beaches was examined. Incubating eggs of threatened and endangered sea turtle species require optimal ranges of gas exchange within the nest, and this study provides baseline information on natural gas exchange mechanisms.
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Garland, K.A., R.R. Carthy. 2011. FACTORS INFLUENCING ATTITUDES TOWARD MARINE TURTLE CONSERVATION AND CONSERVATION PROFESSIONALS: THE DIMENSIONS OF HUMAN-WILDLIFE INTERACTIONS IN PEARL LAGOON, NICARAGUA. 31st Annual International Symposium on Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation, San Diego,California.April 12-15, 2011.
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April 2011
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Garland, K., R.R. Carthy and W.J. Nichols. 2006. Community-based conservation strategies: An analysis of efforts employed in Baja California, Mexico and Caribbean Nicaragua. Poster presentation at the 26th Annual International Symposium on Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation, Crete, Greece. March 15, 2006.
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March 2006
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Garland, K., R. Carthy, C. Wood, L. Gravelee, C. Campell, S. Jacobson, and P. Ross. 2009. Cultural antrhopology of taste in Pearl Lagoon: social and economic factors driving green turtle consumption in Caribbean Nicaragua. Poster presentation at the 28th Annual International Symposium on Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation, Brisbane, Australia.
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December 2009
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Gaffey, B. M. and A. K. Carlson. 2022. Cold blood in warming waters: Conserving Gulf Sturgeon using precipitation and groundwater models. University of Florida Water Institute Symposium, Gainesville, Florida, 22-23 February 2022.
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February 2022
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Current data and models of Gulf Sturgeon habitat use do not address linkages between air temperature, water temperature, precipitation, and groundwater dynamics as variables for predicting thermal habitat suitability in rivers. In this talk, we will discuss ongoing thermal habitat research in the Choctawhatchee River, Florida, and describe insights for developing common metrics for assessing landscape-level threats to Gulf Sturgeon populations, with emphasis on the understudied juvenile life st
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Gaffey, B. M. and A. K. Carlson. 2022. Cold blood in warming waters: Conserving Gulf Sturgeon using precipitation and groundwater models. Florida Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit Coordinating Committee Meeting, Gainesville, Florida, 9 May 2022.
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May 2022
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As a Federally threatened anadromous species, Gulf Sturgeon are considered “canaries in the coal mine” of rivers, estuaries, and nearshore habitats within the Gulf of Mexico, particularly in a changing climate. We will develop models of Gulf Sturgeon habitat to address linkages between air temperature, water temperature, precipitation, and groundwater dynamics as variables for predicting thermal habitat suitability amid climate change.
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Gaffey, B. M. and A. K. Carlson. 2022. Cold blood in warming waters: Conserving Gulf Sturgeon using precipitation and groundwater models. Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Graduate Student Symposium, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, 15 March 2022.
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March 2022
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As a Federally threatened anadromous species, Gulf Sturgeon are considered “canaries in the coal mine” of rivers, estuaries, and nearshore habitats within the Gulf of Mexico, particularly in a changing climate. We will develop models of Gulf Sturgeon habitat to address linkages between air temperature, water temperature, precipitation, and groundwater dynamics as variables for predicting thermal habitat suitability amid climate change.
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Folt B, McGowan CP, 2022, Using Predictions from Multiple Anthropogenic Threats to Estimate Future Population Persistence of an Imperiled Species, The Wildlife Society Annual Meeting, November 2022, Spokane US
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November 2022
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Gopher Tortoise population viability model that contributed to the recently listing decision.
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Folt B, Goessling JM, Tucker AM, Guyer C, Hermann SM, Shelton-Nix E, McGowan CP, 2020, Contrasting Patterns Of Demography And Population Viability Among Gopher Tortoise Populations At The Species' Northern Range Edge, The Wildlife Society annual meeting. Virtual Conference, October 2020.
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October 2020
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Presents analysis of long term mark recapture data and estimates future viability under differing environmental conditions and management.
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Erickson F, Mcgowan CP, Godwin JC, Guyer CR, Young DV, 2020. Monitoring Strategies for Repatriated Eastern Indigo Snakes in Southern Alabama. The Wildlife Society annual meeting. Virtual Conference, October 2020.
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October 2020
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Documentation of monitoring program and research for Eastern Indigo Snake reintroduction.
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Erickson F, McGowan CP, Godwin J, Young DV, Guyer C. 2021 Monitoring Strategies for Repatriated Eastern Indigo Snakes in Southern Alabama. Annual Wildlife Society Conference, Virtual meeting November 2021.
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November 2021
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Presents the first results of a monitoring evaluations for the reintroduced Eastern Indigo Snake in Alabama.
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Encinosa, M., L. Nicholson, C. Romagosa, and R.R. Carthy. 2022. Investigating the impact of roadway type and proximity on bat activity within a restoration context. Poster presentation at 29th Annual Meeting of TWS, Spokane, WA.
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November 2022
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This project examined the impacts of roadway type and proximity on an endangered Florida bat species.Findings can inform management on how the presence and removal of roads may be affecting the bat community.
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Ely, M, N. Bishop, B.J. Smith, C. Romagosa and R. Carthy. 2016. Monitoring changes in sea turtle nesting beaches in St. Johns County, Florida. Annual Meeting, Ecological Society of America, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 7-12 August, 2016.
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August 2016
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Development, recreational use and management regimes are changing and accelerating natural beach maintenance processes. Quantifying these changes can help us to mitigate them and manage for viable sea turtle nesting beaches.
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Dusek, M.L. and W.M. Kitchens. 2003. Multiscale spatial and temporal compositional changes of the tidal marshes of the lower Savnnah River Delta. Society of Wetland Scientists Annual Conference, June 8-13, 2003, New Orleans, LA.
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June 2003
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Duberstein, J.M. and W.M. Kitchens. 2003. Tidal forest communities on the Lower Savannah River floodplain. Society of Wetland Scientists Annual Conference, June 8-13, 2003, New Orleans, LA.
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June 2003
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Duberstein, J.,Kitchens, W. M. 2005. Freshwater tidal forest communities sampled in the lower Savannah river Floodplain. 26th Annual Meeting Society of Wetland Scientists. Charleston, SC.
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June 2005
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Dreitz, V.J., R.E. Bennetts, B. Toland, and W.M. Kitchens. 1997. Estimation of temporal and spatial variation of reproductive parameters of the snail kite (Rostrhamus sociabilis) population in central and southern Florida. Raptor Research Foundation Conference, Atlanta, GA, April 5, 1997.
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April 1997
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Dreitz, V.J., J.D. Nichols, J.E. Hines, R.E. Bennetts, W.M. Kitchens, and D.L. DeAngelis. October 2000. The use of resighting data to estimate the rate of population growth of the snail kite in Florida. EURING 2000. October 2-7, 2000, Point Reyes, California, USA.
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October 2000
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Dreitz, V.J., J.D. Nichols, J.E. Hines, R.E. Bennetts, W.M. Kitchens, and D.L. DeAngelis. 2000. The use of resighting data to estimate the rate of population growth of the snail kite in Florida. EURING 2000, October 2-7, 2000, Point Reyes, CA, USA.
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October 2000
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Dreitz, V.J. and W.M. Kitchens. 1997. Sources of variation in annual count data used to estimate population size of snail kites in Florida. Walt Dineen Society, Miami, Florida, April 1, 1997.
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April 1997
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Doran Myers D, Gregory K, McGowan CP, Hull V, Scheick B. 2023. Denning black bear response to anthropogenic disturbance and implications for cub survival. Presented to the Wildlife Society Annual Meeting, Louisville, KY, November 2023
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November 2023
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First report on the effect of human disturbance on denning behavior and cub survival for Black Bears in Florida.
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Dimmick, R.W., M. Oli, S. Brinkley, J. Hostetler, S. Dimmick. 2005. Factors afrfecting the population dynamics and harvest of northern bobwhites on the Babcock Webb WMA. Poster. Southeast Quail Study Group Meeting. Lexington, KY. August 14-17.
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August 2005
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Dimmick, R.W., J.A. Hostetler, T.C. Hines, S. Brinkley, M. Oli, H.F. Percival. 2007. Hunting pressure, harvest rates, mortality and survival of northern bobwhites on a public wildlife management area in south Florida. Invited presentation to quail hunting constituency and general public. FL Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. LaBelle, FL. Sep 2007
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September 2007
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DeSa, M., R. Hunt, C. Zweig, H.F. Percival and W.M. Kitchens. A novel method for camera trapping small mammals in irregularly flooded marsh environments. 9th INTECOL International Wetlands Conference. Conference. Orlando, FL. June 6, 2012.
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June 2012
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DeJesus, C., W.W. Boone, R.R. Carthy, C.M. Romagosa, and N.D. Bishop. 2017. The vulture restaurant is OPEN: Comparative feeding ethology of black and turkey vultures. Ecological Society of America, Portland, Oregon.
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August 2017
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Behavioral analyses (ethograms) were created to define and compare individual feeding behaviors and intra-specific interactions of two common vulture species. This work can provide a better understanding of the ecology of these important scavengers.
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Darby, Philip C. and H. Franklin Percival. December 1999. Water management for apple snails in Florida: population persistence in hydrologically fluctuating environments. Annual Meeting of the American Water Resources Association, Seattle, WA.
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December 1999
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Daamen, R.C., E.A. Roehl, P.A. Conrads, W.M. Kitchens. 2007. Integrating 3D hydrodynamic transport and ecological plant models of the Savannah River estuary using artificial neural network models. Proceedings 7th International Conference on Hydroinformatics. Nice, France.
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May 2007
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Cuevas- Hernandez, J R. Buron, C. Romagosa, and R. Carthy. 2021. Using eBird to assess the impact of urban land development on Least Tern (Sternula antillarum) breeding occupancy in Florida. Poster presentation, ESA, Long Beach, California.
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August 2021
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Understanding how human presence and activities are affecting Least Terns will help produce effective management procedures to increase populations of this State Threatened bird. Utilizing citizen science data to answer ecological questions requires careful attention to potential spatial and temporal biases but proves to be an advantageous tool for large scale studies that otherwise might be too complex to conduct.
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Cronin, A., A. Wynn, B. Smith, N. Bishop and R. Carthy. 2015.Potential for ghost crab predation on sea turtle nests on driving and non-driving beaches in St. Johns County, Florida.100th Meeting, Ecological Society of America, Baltimore, Maryland, 9-14 August 2015.
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August 2015
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Ghost crabs have long been documented as sea turtle nest and hatchling predators. Crab burrow density in proximity to sea turtle nests was compared on driving and non-driving beaches. Results indicate that the suppression of ghost crab activity on beaches where driving occurs may decrease the potential for crab/nest interactions.
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Conrads, P.A., E.A. Roehl, R.C. Daamen, W. Kitchens. 2007. Simulation of sailinity in the tidal marshes in the vicinity of the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge using artificial neural networks. Proceedings of the 2007 Georgia Water Resources Conference. Athens, GA.
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January 2007
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Conrads P.C., E. Roehl, R. Daamen, and W.M. Kitchens. 2007. Using artificial neural network models to integrate hydrologic and ecologic studies of the snail kite in the Everglades, USA. Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Hydroinformatics. Nice, France.
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May 2007
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Coleman, Tyler Steven, Andrew K. Carlson, Robert W. Eckelbecker, Kimberly I. Bonvechio. 2022. Using long-term monitoring data to evaluate Largemouth Bass and Black Crappie growth in a changing climate. Annual Meeting, Southern Division of the American Fisheries Society, Charleston, South Carolina, 20-23 January 2022.
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January 2022
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We evaluate growth of Largemouth Bass <i>Micropterus salmoides</i> and Black Crappie <i>Pomoxis nigromaculatus </i>at the southern end of their native range in the context of a changing climate. Our research lays a foundation for climate-informed fisheries management programs, particularly as air and water temperatures increase throughout Florida and the Southeast.
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Coleman, Tyler Steven, A. K. Carlson, R. W. Eckelbecker, K. I. Bonvechio. 2022. Using long-term monitoring data to evaluate Largemouth Bass and Black Crappie growth in a changing climate. Florida Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit Coordinating Committee Meeting, Gainesville, Florida, 9 May 2022.
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May 2022
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We evaluate growth of Largemouth Bass <i>Micropterus salmoides</i> and Black Crappie <i>Pomoxis nigromaculatus </i>at the southern end of their native range in the context of a changing climate. Our research lays a foundation for climate-informed fisheries management programs, particularly as air and water temperatures increase throughout Florida and the Southeast.
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Coleman, Tyler Steven, A. K. Carlson, R. W. Eckelbecker, K. I. Bonvechio. 2022. Fisheries monitoring as a catalyst for cooperative research. Florida Chapter of the American Fisheries Society annual meeting, Haines City, Florida, 5–7 April 2022.
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April 2022
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We evaluate growth of Largemouth Bass <i>Micropterus salmoides</i> and Black Crappie <i>Pomoxis nigromaculatus </i>at the southern end of their native range in the context of a changing climate. Our research lays a foundation for climate-informed fisheries management programs, particularly as air and water temperatures increase throughout Florida and the Southeast.
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Coleman, Tyler Steven and A. K. Carlson. 2022. Fisheries management: an overview. Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society (Beast Feast), University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, 19 February 2022.
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February 2022
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This invited seminar characterized the societal importance of fisheries management for a non-fisheries and somewhat non-scientific audience. As such, the seminar was important for communicating the significance of fisheries conservation to the public.
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Coleman, T. S., R. W. Eckelbecker, M. Vilchez, and A. K. Carlson. 2023. Long-term evaluation of Black Crappie growth in Florida’s changing climate. Southern Division of the American Fisheries Society Meeting, Norfolk, Virginia, 1–5 February 2023.
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February 2023
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Evaluating population dynamics of popular sport fish such as Black Crappie is important from multiple perspectives (e.g., angler satisfaction, fisheries sustainability), particularly in a changing climate. We assessed the effects of latitude, temperature, and precipitation on Black Crappie growth across Florida over two decades to inform fisheries management.
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Coleman, T. S., R. W. Eckelbecker, M. Vilchez and A. K. Carlson. 2023. Long-term evaluation of Black Crappie growth in Florida’s changing climate. Annual Meeting, Florida Chapter of The Wildlife Society, Jacksonville FL, 22–24 March 2023.
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March 2023
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Fish growth and survival are known to vary with latitude, a point of particular importance for species at the southern end of their range, including Black Crappie in Florida. We assessed the effects of latitude, temperature, and precipitation on Black Crappie growth across Florida over two decades, providing insights for fisheries management amid anthropogenic stressors.
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Coleman, T. S., R. W. Eckelbecker and A. K. Carlson. 2022. Long-term evaluation of Black Crappie growth in a changing climate. 152nd Annual Meeting, American Fisheries Society, Spokane, Washington, 21–25 August 2022.
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August 2022
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Black Crappie<i> </i>are popular and widely distributed sport fish in Florida and across the United States. We assessed the effects of latitude, temperature, and precipitation on Black Crappie growth across Florida over two decades to inform fisheries management in a changing climate.
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Coleman, T. S., M. Vilchez, B. Thompson, R. Hyle, T. Knight, T. Lange, A. Bernhardt, and A. K. Carlson. Fisheries monitoring as a catalyst for cooperative research. Florida Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit Coordinating Committee Meeting, Gainesville, Florida, 24 April 2022.
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April 2023
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Fisheries monitoring as a catalyst for cooperative research.
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Coleman, T. S., M. Vilchez, B. C. Thompson, and A. K. Carlson. 2023. Assessing a newly created fishery using a volunteer angler data program. Florida Chapter of the American Fisheries Society annual meeting, St. Augustine, Florida, 9–11 May 2023.
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May 2023
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Working with the angling community, we created a volunteer angler data (VAD) program to examine Largemouth Bass catch, effort, size structure, condition, and bait preferences in a renowned Florida fishery, Fellsmere Water Management Area. By evaluating if and how habitat modification has impacted the fishery, we derive insights for fisheries management, emphasizing VAD programs and the benefits they offer compared to traditional fisheries data collection methods.
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Coleman, T. S., B. C. Thompson, T. J. Knight, A. R. Hyle, T. R. Lange, B. Fontaine, A. Bernhardt, M. Vilchez, and A. K. Carlson. 2022. Volunteer angler data reveal social-ecological effects of reservoir creation in Florida. 152nd Annual Meeting, American Fisheries Society, Spokane, Washington, 21–25 August 2022.
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August 2022
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Scientists have evaluated ecological effects of reservoir creation and impacts of large-scale habitat alterations to existing reservoirs, but there is limited research on newly flooded reservoirs with extensive pre-inundation habitat modification. In this talk, we will discuss our detailed investigation of human-nature interactions among Largemouth Bass populations, aquatic habitats, and fisheries stakeholders in a unique, nationally recognized reservoir fishery in Florida.
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Christensen, E., C.P. McGowan, D. Castellanos, J. Culbertson, C. Eakin, B. Firmin, P.K. London, L. Pearson, E. Rivenbark, A.J. Lawson. 2023. Evaluating Sensitivity of Expert Elicited Parameters Within Decision Support Population Viability Analyses. The Wildlife Society Annual Conference; Louisville, Kentucky. 5-9 November.
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November 2023
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The alligator snapping turtle has been proposed as Threatened under the endangered species act. This analysis provides the best available science to inform decision making.
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Chopp, M.D., H.F. Percival, and K.G. Rice. 2003. Northern Everglades canals: alligator population sources or sinks? Presented at the 2003 Joint Conference on the Science and Restoration of the Greater Everglades and Florida Bay Ecosystem - From the Kissimmee to the Keys, April 13-18, 2003, Palm Harbor, FL.
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April 2003
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Chopp, M.D., H.F. Percival, and K.G. Rice. 2002. Everglades alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) production and natural history in interior and canal habitats at A.R.M. Loxahatchee National Wildlife refuge. The 16th Working Meeting of the Crocodile Specialist Group, Gainesville, Florida, October 2, 2002.
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October 2002
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Chopp, M.D., H.F. Percival, and K.G. Rice. 2002. A comparison of Everglades alligator production in marsh interior and canal habitats at A.R.M. Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge. Florida Chapter of the Wildlife Society's 4th Annual Conference, Crystal River, FL, April 3, 2002.
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April 2002
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Chopp, M.D., H.F. Percival, K.G. Rice, and F.J. Mazzotti. 2001. The effects of canals on alligators in the Everglades. The First Annual Institute of Food and Agricultural Science Graduate Research Symposium, Gainesville, FL, March 2001. (Poster)
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March 2001
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Chopp, M.D., H.F. Percival, K.G. Rice, and F.J. Mazzotti. 2001. The effects of canals on alligators in the Everglades. Florida Chapter of the Wildlife Society 3rd Annual Conference, Gainesville, FL, March 2001.
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March 2001
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Chopp, M.D., H.F. Percival, K.G. Rice, and F.J. Mazzotti. 2000. The effects of canals on alligators in the Everglades. Greater Everglades Ecosystem Restoration Science Conference, Naples, FL, December 2000. (Poster).
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December 2000
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Chopp, M.D. and H.F. Percival. 2002. A comparison of Everglades alligator production in marsh interior and canal habitats at A.R.M. Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge. The 2nd Annual Institute of Food and Agricultural Science Graduate Research Symposium, Gainesville, Florida, March 18, 2002.
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March 2002
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Celestin, M. H. Innocent, N.D. Bishop, C.M. Romagosa, R.R.Carthy, and W.W. Boone. 2017. Investigating the influence of environmental covariates on marsh rabbit occupancy in southwest Florida. Ecological Society of America, Portland, Oregon.
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August 2017
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This work examined vegetation composition as correlated with marsh rabbit use of habitat. The increasing shrub-encroachment in the coastal systems may limit the grassland vegetation-rich habitat preferred by the marsh rabbit.
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Carthy, Raymond R., Allen M. Foley, and Yoshimasa Matsuzawa. February 2000. Abiotic and anthropogenic factors influencing the nest environment of loggerhead turtles. 20th Annual Symposium on Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation, Orlando, FL.
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February 2000
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Carthy, R.R., S.Z. Nomani and M.K. Oli. 2007. Counting holes: an assessment of gopher tortoise population assessment techniques. Invited talk, Program for Environmental Statistics, University of Florida
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November 2006
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Carthy, R.R., Percival, H.F., M.M. Lamont, C.J. Petrick, R.W. McWhite, and D.L. Miller. 2000. Case studies of threatened and endangered species research on military installations in Florida. Annual Department of Defense, Fish and Wildlife Training Session, Rosemont, IL., March 2000. (Poster)
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March 2000
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Carthy, R.R., M.A. Burgess, P.G. Ifju, B.E. Wilkinson, and H.F. Percival. 2014. Development and application of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for natural resources: logistics, legalities, and lessons learned. 68th Annual Conference of the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. Destin, Florida.
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October 2014
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Presented an overview of UF sUAS research program, current platforms and sensors, and aplications of UAS technology.
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Carthy, R.R., M. Burgess, P. Ifju, B. Wilkinson, S. Smith, and T. Whitley. 2016. UAs Technology for Sea Turtle Research and Conservation.Workshop Presentation at the South East Regional Sea Turtle Network Meeting. Mobile, AL, February 10-12,2016.
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February 2016
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Co-hosted half-day workshop and provided an 0verview of the use of UAS in Ecology and Conservation Biology, as well as current and possible future FAA UAV regulations.
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Carthy, R.R., J. Wooding and M. Epstein. 2002. The Mosquito and Indian River Lagoons: a pictorial history of human settlement and activities. Third Biennial Mosquito Lagoon Conference, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Cape Canaveral, FL, August 6, 2002.
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August 2002
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Carthy, R.R., C.J. Petrick, and M.M. Lamont. 2000. Cooperative research and monitoring on coastal habitats and species at Cape San Blas, Eglin AFB, Florida. Annual Department of Defense, Fish and Wildlife Training Session, Rosemont, IL., March 2000. (Poster)
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March 2000
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Carthy, R.R., C.J. Petrick, M.M. Lamont, and H.F. Percival. 1999. Cooperative research and monitoring on coastal habitats and species at Cape San Blas, Eglin AFB, FL. Annual Department of Defense, Fish and Wildife Training Session. Rosemont, IL. (Poster).
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October 1999
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Carthy, R.R., C.J. Petrick, M.M. Lamont, and H.F. Percival. 1999. Cooperative research and monitoring on coastal habitats and species at Cape San Blas, Eglin AFB, FL. Annual Department of Defense, Fish and Wildife Training Session. Rosemont, IL.
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March 1999
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Carthy, R.R., A.M. Foley, and Y. Matsuzawa. February 2000. Abiotic and anthropogenic factors influencing the nest environment of loggerhead turtles. 20th Annual Symposium on Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation, Orlando, FL. (Invited Paper in Special Session)
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February 2000
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Carthy, R.R. February 1998. Maternal Investment by nesting loggerhead sea turtles. Invited Paper, National Marine Fisheries Lab, Galveston, TX.
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February 1998
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Carthy, R.R. February 1997. Served as Invited Session Chair, Nesting and Foraging Behavior Session. 17th Annual Symposium on Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation, Orlando, FL.
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February 1997
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Carthy, R.R. 2011. Coastal issues and sea turtle conservation in Florida. Invited presentation, Institute for Marine Affairs, Trinidad and Tobago.August 2011.
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August 2011
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Carthy, R.R. 2002. Impacts of coastal processes and issues on sea turtles. The Wildlife Society, Florida Chapter, Spring 2002 Meeting. Crystal River, FL, April 2-4, 2002.
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April 2002
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Carthy, R.R. 1997. Served as invited Session Chair, Nesting and Foraging Behavior Session. 17th Annual Symposium on Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation, Orlando, FL.
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August 1997
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Carthy, R.R. 1997. Effects of renourished beach substrate on sea turtle nest preparation. Beach Renourishment Meeting, Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville, FL.
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April 1997
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Carthy, R.R. 1996. Physiological correlates of egg position in in situ loggerhead nests. Poster Presentation. 16th Annual Symposium on Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation.
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August 1996
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Carthy, R., M.K. Oli, J.B. Wooding, J.E. Berish, and W.D. Meyer. 2005. Analysis of gopher tortoise population estimation techniques . Gopher Tortoise Council Meeting, Palatka, FL
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October 2005
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Carthy, R. R., T, Wibbels, and A. Rees. 2019. 3rd Workshop on the use of UAVs in sea turtle conservation and research. Workshop presentation, 39th International Sea Turtle Symposium, Charleston, SC..
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February 2019
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Use of UAS is creating opportunities for researchers to access information on sea turtles in previously cryptic parts of their life cycles.this workshop provided case studies as well as extensive hands-on introductions to platforms, sensors and data processing applications.
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Carthy, R. R, P. J. Ifju, B. E. Wilkinson, A. Ortega, and M. Burgess. 2022. Overview of the University of Florida Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Research Program (UFUASRP): Two decades of drones for natural resource applications. Oral presentation at The Wildlife Society Drone Symposium, Spokane, WA.
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November 2022
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The University of Florida Uncrewed Aircraft Research Program was started in 1999 to incorporate more efficient and safer technologies into natural resource survey techniques. This presentation summarizes two decades of research and highlights recent developments in UAS applications.
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Carthy, R. R, M. Mota, and N Dejardin. 2019. Effects of engineered beaches on sea turtle incubation and hatching. Workshop presentation, 39th International Sea Turtle Symposium, Charleson, SC.
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March 2019
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Beach nourishment is becoming a common response to erosion from storms and changes in sand deposition. Engineered beaches can provide nesting habitat, however they present complex changes and challenges to sea turtles in the nesting environment.
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Carlson, A. K., and M. V. Hoyer. 2023. Effects of abiotic and biotic factors on shellcracker population demographics in Florida lakes. Annual Meeting, Georgia Chapter of the American Fisheries Society, St. Simons Island, Georgia, 15–17 February 2023.
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February 2023
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Whereas bluegill <i>Lepomis macrochirus</i> and black crappie <i>Pomoxis nigromaculatus</i> receive considerable research attention, shellcracker (redear sunfish) <i>L. microlophus</i> are seldom studied despite their wide distribution, large size, socioeconomic contributions, and invasion potential in parts of their introduced range. As such, we evaluated shellcracker occurrence, density, relative abundance, growth, and size structure in 60 Florida lakes with varied surface area, trophic state
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Carlson, A. K., T. Young, M. A. Centeno, S. A. Levin, D. R. Rubenstein. 2021. Boat to bowl: resilience through network rewiring of a community-supported fishery amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 151st Annual AFS Meeting.
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November 2021
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Carlson, A. K., T. Young, M. A. Centeno, S. A. Levin, D. R. Rubenstein. 2021. Boat to bowl: resilience through network rewiring of a community-supported fishery amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 151<sup>st</sup> Annual AFS Meeting.
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Carlson, A. K. and M. V. Hoyer. 2022. Shellcracker occurrence, abundance, growth, and size structure as related to abiotic and biotic factors in Florida lakes. Florida Chapter of the American Fisheries Society annual meeting, Haines City, Florida, 5–7 April 2022.
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April 2022
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Panfish such as Bluegill and Black Crappie receive considerable research attention, but Redear Sunfish are seldom studied despite their wide distribution, large size, socioeconomic contributions, and invasion potential in parts of their introduced range. We evaluated Redear Sunfish occurrence, density, relative abundance, growth, and size structure in 60 Florida lakes with varied surface area (2–12,412 ha), trophic state (oligotrophic to hypereutrophic), and macrophyte abundance (0.3–100% of la
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Carlson, A. K. 2022. State of the Carlson Lab. Florida Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit Coordinating Committee Meeting, Gainesville, Florida, 9 May 2022.
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May 2022
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Discussing the progress of a research lab is an important annual milestone. In this presentation, I charted the development of my lab and provided updates on research accomplishments and awards received by my graduate students.
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Carlson, A. K. 2021. Joining the Florida fisheries community: A history and horizon scan. Annual Meeting, Florida Chapter of the American Fisheries Society (virtual).
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April 2021
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Carlson, A. K. 2021. Joining the Florida fisheries community: A history and horizon scan. Annual Meeting, Florida Chapter of the American Fisheries Society (virtual).
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Carlson, A. K. 2021. Fisheries as coupled human and natural systems: scientific advancements and management applications. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, Gainesville, Florida, 22 September 2021.
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September 2021
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This invited seminar characterized the global significance of fisheries ecosystems and recent advancements in conceptualizing fisheries as coupled human and natural systems. Topics discussed in the seminar will help fisheries professionals account for the diverse, multiscalar human-nature linkages inherent in fisheries systems as they develop management programs.
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Carlson, A. K. 2021. Fisheries as coupled human and natural systems: scientific advancements and management applications. Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Program, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, 10 September 2021.
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September 2021
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This invited seminar characterized the global significance of fisheries ecosystems and recent advancements in conceptualizing fisheries as coupled human and natural systems. Topics discussed in the seminar will help fisheries professionals account for the diverse, multiscalar human-nature linkages inherent in fisheries systems as they develop management programs.
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Cardas, Alexis, Abby Powell, and Karl Miller. (2021) Impacts of translocation on the cooperatively breeding Florida scrub-jay in Ocala National Forest, Friday Findings Webinar, USGS Ecosystems Mission Area.
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March 2021
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<b>Key Messages (What takeaways do you want the audience to have?): </b><br>Donor site/population monitoring should be built into future translocation projects. I realize that some species can be quite cryptic in the wild, but some degree of post-translocation monitoring should be prioritized when creating/implementing research protocols.Continue Florida scrub-jay research in Ocala National Forest as this site contains the largest remaining population while having the least amount of research
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Carbonneau, D., T. Schoeb, A. Woodward, and H.F. Percival. 2001. Investigation mortality andreproductive impairment in central Florida. Invited Texas Tech Seminar, Lubbock, TX, January 2001.
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January 2001
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C McGowan, B Folt, DA Steen. 2021. Reintroduction of Eastern Indigo Snakes in the Western Portion of its Historic Range: Predictive Modeling of Reintroduction Strategies (oral). The Wildlife Society (virtual).
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November 2021
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We described prediction population modeling efforts used to evaluate the utility of management alternatives for introducing a viable population of the federally threatened eastern indigo snake in extirpated parts of its range.
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C McGowan, B Folt. 2022. Using predictions from multiple anthropogenic threats to estimate future population persistence of the Gopher Tortoise (oral). Florida State Agencies Meeting.
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April 2022
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We describe a prediction population model used to evaluate the effects of uncertain future conditions related to climate change, sea-level rise, urbanization, and habitat management on future population conditions of gopher tortoises.
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Burgess, M.A., J.H. Perry, B.S. Evers, T.J. Rambo, T.M. Reed, H.F. Percival, P.C. Frederick, J.C. Simon, P.G. Ifju, S.E. Smith, B.A. Dewitt, Z. Szantoi, L.E. Taylor, and J.S. Lane. A small unmanned aircraft system for ecological research and monitoring. Slide presentation. Third Annual Alaska UAS Interest Group Conference, Anchorage, Alaska. September 2010.
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September 2010
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Burgess, M.A., H.F. Percival, and P.G. Ifju. Use of a small unmanned aircraft system as a tool for aerial imagery applications. Invited presentation. University of Florida Office of Research seminar and visit with Dr. Thomas Russell, Director of the United States Air Force Office of Scientific Research. Gainesville, Florida. November 16, 2011.
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November 2011
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Burgess, M.A., H.F. Percival, A.C. Watts, P.G. Ifju, K. Lee, J.A. Childs, B. Evers, T.J. Rambo, S.E. Smith, A. Mohamed, B.A. Dewitt, J.H. Perry, Z. Szantoi, P.C. Frederick, J.C. Simon, L.E. Taylor, and J.S. Lane. Use of a small unmanned aircraft system for ecological research and habitat assessment. Poster presentation. AUVSI Unmanned Systems North America 2009, Washington D.C. August 2009.
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August 2009
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Burgess, M.A., H.F. Percival, A.C. Watts, P.G. Ifju, K. Lee, J.A. Childs, B. Evers, T.J. Rambo, S.E. Smith, A. Mohamed, B.A. Dewitt, J.H. Perry, Z. Szantoi, P.C. Frederick, J.C. Simon, L.E. Taylor, and J.S. Lane. A small unmanned aircraft system for ecological research. Poster presentation. 3rd National Conference on Ecosystem Restoration, Los Angeles, California. July 2009.
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July 2009
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Burgess, M. A., Zweig, C. L., Newman, S., Cook, M. I., Rodgers, H. L., Carthy, R. R., Wilkinson, B. E., Whitley, T. J., Ward, T. S., DiRodio, J. G., Frederick, P. C., Ifju, P. G., Smith, S. E., Percival, H. F. (2015, April). Applications of high-resolution aerial imagery and a small unmanned aircraft system in everglades science. Presented at the 2015 Greater Everglades Ecosystem Restoration (GEER) conference, Coral Springs, Fl.
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April 2015
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For the last 15 years the University of Florida Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Research Program has been developing aerial platforms and the associated sensing and post-processing support needed to use this emerging technology to address natural resource questions. Applications include habitat and faunal surveys and result in high-resolution, georeferenced imagery that provides low-cost, high-accuracy and statistically robust data to resource managers.
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Bryan Nuse, Anna Tucker, John Sweka, Kristen Anstead, Clinton Moore, James Lyons, David Smith, and Conor McGowan, 2022, Updating the adaptive management plan for horseshoe crab harvest and red knot conservation in Delaware Bay. Joint meeting of the American Ornithological Society and Birds Caribbean, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 27 June - 2 July 2022.
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June 2022
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We present the updates to the Adaptive management plan for Horseshoe Crab Harvest in the Delaware Bay.
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Brush, J. and W.M. Kitchens. 2003. Avifauna littoral zone habitat usage analysis on Lake Tohopekaliga in central Florida. Soceity of Wetland Scientists Annual Conference, June 8-13, 2003, New Orleans, LA.
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June 2003
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Brumm, K. J., D. M. Infante, A. A. Coulter, M. T. Kinnison, A. K. Carlson and W. W. Taylor. 2024. Understanding fisheries as coupled human and natural systems (CHANS) for improved management and conservation. 154th Annual Meeting, American Fisheries Society, Honolulu, Hawaii, 15-19 September 2024.
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September 2024
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Despite their importance in fisheries systems, multi-scalar social–ecological interactions have rarely been emphasized in fisheries science and management. Our session will address this knowledge gap by featuring presentations that conceptualize inland and marine fisheries as CHANS from a variety of perspectives.
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Broxton, J, L Nicholson, L. Braun de Torrez, H. Ober, C. Romagosa, and R. Carthy. 2021.The implications of Acoustic Software Match Ratios for bat species identification and composition. Poster presentation, ESA, Long Beach, California.
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August 2021
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Knowing the composition and distribution of species is important for effective management. Automatic classification techniques for bats that use acoustics require appropriate application and familiarity to produce informative results.
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Brisbane, J., C. Pedrozo, B.J. Smith, C. Romagosa, N. Bishop and R. Carthy. 2016. Environmental factors influencing the detection of frog species in three habitat types of Everglades National Park. Annual Meeting, Ecological Society of America, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 7-12 August, 2016.
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August 2016
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Detectability of amphibian species was found to vary with moon phase, temperature, humidity and habitat type. This study highlights the importance of considering a wide range of environmental conditions when monitoring frog populations.
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Brinn, L. and R.R. Carthy. 2008. Assessment of beach compaction and associated effects on loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) nesting on natural and nourished beaches in Northwest Florida. Poster presentation at the 27th Annual International Symposium on Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation, Loreto, Mexico
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January 2008
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Brandt, L.A., M.J. Musaus, G.R. Best, H.F. Percival, K.G. Rice, and F.J. Mazzotti. 2003.Cooperative ecological studies at the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge: an academic/government partnership for linking science and management, and education. Presented at the 2003 Joint Conference on the Science and Restoration of the Greater Everglades and Florida Bay Ecosystem - From the Kissimmee to the Keys, April 13-18, 2003, Palm Harbor, FL.
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April 2003
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Brandt, L.A. and W.M. Kitchens. 1997. Are tree islands in Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge small and circular or large and elongated and oriented in the direction of flow. Walt Dineen Society, Miami, Florida, April 1, 1997.
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April 1997
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Brandt, L.A. and W.M. Kitchens. 1997. A top down approach to linking patterns and process: an example using Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, FL. 12th Annual Landscape Ecology Symposium, Durham, North Carolina, August 1, 1997.
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August 1997
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Bowman, W.S., A.C. Watts, H.F. Percival, and P.G. Ifju. Aircraft capability demonstration of University of Florida UAS, 26 July 2007, US Army Corps of Engineers Construction-Operations Division, Jacksonville, FL.
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July 2007
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Bowman, W.S. B.A. Dewitt, P.G. Ifju, K. Lee, A. Mohamed, L.G. Pearlstine, H.F. Percival, S.E. Smith, A.C. Watts [Authors listed alphabetically]. Autonomous UAV's for ecological research. Poster, Florida Co-Op Unit Coordinating Committee Meeting, 13 April 2006, Gainesville, FL
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April 2006
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Bowman, W.S. B.A. Dewitt, P.G. Ifju, K. Lee, A. Mohamed, L.G. Pearlstine, H.F. Percival, S.E Smith, A.C. Watts [authors listed alphabetically]. Development of an autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle system for wildlife and ecological research. Poster, 33rd Annual Conference on Ecosystems Restoration and Creation, 2 Nov 2006, Tampa
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November 2006
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Bowling, A.C. and W.M. Kitchens, 2007. Home Range of the Snail Kite (Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus). Poster presentation at the Spring 2007 Conference of the Florida Chapter of the Wildlife Society.
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April 2007
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Bonvechio, K. I., and A. K. Carlson. Using surveys as part of a multifaceted monitoring program evaluation. Florida Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit Coordinating Committee Meeting, Gainesville, Florida, 24 April 2022.
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April 2023
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Using surveys as part of a multifaceted monitoring program evaluation.
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Bonvechio, K. I., R. Paudyal, C. Crandall, and A. K. Carlson. 2023. Survey evaluation of Florida’s Freshwater Fisheries Long-Term Monitoring Program. Southern Division of the American Fisheries Society Meeting, Norfolk, Virginia, 1–5 February 2023.
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February 2023
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Natural resource monitoring programs benefit from routine evaluation to assess if and how objectives and goals are being met and identify areas for improvement. We used Florida’s statewide Freshwater Fisheries Long-Term Monitoring (LTM) program to show how user-group surveys can be integral to the evaluation process of a monitoring program.
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Bonvechio, K. I., C. Shea, and A. K. Carlson. 2023. Multifaceted evaluation of a long-term freshwater fisheries monitoring program. 153rd Annual Meeting, American Fisheries Society, Grand Rapids MI, 20–24 August 2023.
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August 2023
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We describe results from an ongoing, multifaceted evaluation of Florida’s statewide Freshwater Fisheries Long-Term Monitoring (LTM) program. Our research will be used to inform decisions for improving program efficiency and increasing the utility of LTM fish data while providing insights for evaluating other monitoring programs.
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Bonvechio, K. I., C. P. Shea, and A. K. Carlson. 2024. Work smarter, not harder: using data simulations to inform sampling decisions. Florida Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit Coordinating Committee Meeting, Gainesville, Florida, April 2024.
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April 2024
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Work smarter, not harder: using data simulations to inform sampling decisions. Florida Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit Coordinating Committee Meeting, Gainesville, Florida.
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Bonvechio, K. I., C. P. Shea and A. K. Carlson. 2024. Work smarter, not harder: using data simulations to inform sampling decisions. Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Graduate Student Symposium, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, 1 March 2024.
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March 2024
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Work smarter, not harder: using data simulations to inform sampling decisions.
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Bonvechio, K. I. and A. K. Carlson. 2023. Using surveys as part of a multifaceted monitoring program evaluation. Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Graduate Student Symposium, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, February 2023.
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February 2023
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We used human dimensions surveys to evaluate a 16-year fisheries monitoring program in Florida. We highlighted unique contributions of surveys that lay a foundation for future monitoring and assessment efforts.
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Bonvechio, K. I. and A. K. Carlson. 2022. Lessons from a long-term fisheries monitoring program: Florida’s freshwater experience. Florida Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit Coordinating Committee Meeting, Gainesville, Florida, 9 May 2022.
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May 2022
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In 2006, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission implemented a Freshwater Fisheries Long-term Monitoring (LTM) Program to assess temporal trends in freshwater sport fish populations and fish community structure in a representative subset of water bodies across the state. This project will also allow fisheries managers to track the success of the LTM Program in achieving its objectives, identify areas for improvement, and showcase the relevance of the program for fisheries manageme
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Bonvechio, K. I. and A. K. Carlson. 2022. Lessons from a long-term fisheries monitoring program: Florida’s freshwater experience. Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Graduate Student Symposium, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, 15 March 2022.
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March 2022
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In 2006, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission implemented a Freshwater Fisheries Long-term Monitoring (LTM) Program to assess temporal trends in freshwater sport fish populations and fish community structure in a representative subset of water bodies across the state. This project will also allow fisheries managers to track the success of the LTM Program in achieving its objectives, identify areas for improvement, and showcase the relevance of the program for fisheries manageme
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Boldenow, M. L., R. B. Lanctot, A. S. Kitaysky, and A. N. Powell. 2015. Are winter conditions driving population trends in semipalmated sandpipers? Evidence from a feather corticosterone biomarker. 6th Western Hemisphere Shorebird Group Meeting, Wallops Island, VA.
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September 2015
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We considered individual variation in feather CORT of Semipalmated Sandpipers by breeding area, age, and sex. Preliminary results indicated fCORT varied significantly by breeding area, with higher stress recorded during winter molt in birds from the declining eastern population than in birds from the western population.
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Bishop, N., T. Pop, J. Marlin, R. HUdson, S. Boylan, J. Polisar and R.R. Carthy. 2016. Utilizing growth rates to determine the onset of sexual maturity of Dermatemys mawii at the HCRC. 2nd Hicatee Conservation Forum and Workshop, Belize, February 25-26, 2016.
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February 2016
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Growth rate data was used to elucidate reproductive status and accurately assign gender to conservation breeding stock of hicatee turtles.
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Bishop, N. D., and R. R. Carthy. 2019. A Novel Method for Assessing Color Differences in Dichotomous Groupings: An Example with Sexual Dichromatism in the Central American River Turtle, Dermatemys mawii. Poster presentation, 16th Annual Symposium on the Conservation and Biology of Tortoises and Freshwater Turtles,Fort Worth, TX.
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August 2018
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Husbandry efforts for conservation of T&E species benefit greatly from early discrimination of gender. This work describes an inexpensive, non-invasive method of determining gender in hicatee turtles through photographic colorimetry, a technique which may have broader applications to natural history questions.
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Bishop, J. Polisar, P. Eliazar, K. Bjorndal and R.R. Carthy. 2016. Wild diet of Dermatemys mawii assessed by stomach content analysis. 2nd Hicatee Conservation Forum and Workshop, Belize, February 25-26, 2016.
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February 2016
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Feeding patterns of wild hicatee from a variety of habitats were examined, using gut contents. This work will inform development of optimal captive diets for breeding and re-introduction of the species.
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Best, G.R., D.S. Segal, C. Pezeshki, and W.M. Kitchens. 1987. Wetland soil/plant correlation studies in Florida. Eight Annual Meeting of Society of Wetland Scientists. Seattle, WA.
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January 1987
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Bentzen, R. L., A. N. Powell, and R. Suydam. 2017. Migration trends for king and common eiders past Point Barrow, Alaska. 9 February, 6th International Seaduck Conference, San Francisco, CA.
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February 2017
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Most of the king and common eiders nesting in northern Alaska and northwestern Canada migrate past Point Barrow, Alaska, during spring and fall migration. Spring migration counts have been conducted approximately every ten years at Point Barrow since 1976, and indicated that both eider species experienced population declines of approximately 50% between 1976 and 1996, and that the declines had stabilized by 2004. We conducted spring counts in 2015 and 2016 to obtain population estimates that ca
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Bentzen, R. L., A. N. Powell, and R. S. Suydam. 2017. Migration trends for king and common eiders past Point Barrow, Alaska. 27 January, Coastal Marine Institute Annual Studies Review, Alaska Marine Science Symposium, Anchorage, AK.
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January 2017
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Most of the king (Somateria spectabilis) and common eiders (S. mollissima v-nigra) nesting in northern Alaska and northwestern Canada migrate past Point Barrow, Alaska, during spring and fall migration. Counts of eiders passing Point Barrow have occurred ~ every 10 years to estimate population sizes. We conducted counts in spring 2015 and 2016 and compare numbers to previous counts, starting in the 1970s.
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Araya, P., P. Xiong., M. Harmon, A. Figueroa, L. Hussain, J. Broxton, R. R. Carthy, and C. Romagosa. 2024. Investigating the seed dispersal mechanisms of plant seeds in tegu (Salvator merianae), diet samples in Everglades National Park. Poster presentation at The Wildlife Society meeting, Baltimore Maryland.
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October 2024
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The introduction of invasive plants can disrupt native flora and fauna, and alter habitat structure, and ecosystem functioning. This study provides novel insights into the role of tegus as primary and secondary dispersal vectors for invasive plant seeds in Everglades National Park.
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Anderson, C. C. and A. K. Carlson. 2024. Thermal habitat suitability for non-native fish in Florida’s lotic systems. Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Graduate Student Symposium, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, 1 March 2024.
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March 2024
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Thermal habitat suitability for non-native fish in Florida’s lotic systems.
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Anderson, C. C. and A. K. Carlson. 2023. Assessing effects of tilapia Oreochromis spp. on Largemouth Bass Micropterus salmoides and Bluegill Lepomis macrochirus reproduction, recruitment, and growth. Florida Chapter of the American Fisheries Society annual meeting, St. Augustine, Florida, 9–11 May 2023.
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May 2023
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Summary of ongoing research to assess how nonnative fish (tilapia) affect reproduction, recruitment, and growth of native, socioeconomically important fish in Florida's freshwater ecosystems.
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Anderson, C. C. and A. K. Carlson. 2023. Assessing effects of tilapia Oreochromis spp. on Largemouth Bass Micropterus salmoides and Bluegill Lepomis macrochirus reproduction, recruitment, and growth. Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Graduate Student Symposium, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, February 2023.
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February 2023
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We assessed effects of tilapia <i>Oreochromis</i> spp. on Largemouth Bass <i>Micropterus salmoides</i> and Bluegill <i>Lepomis macrochirus. </i>Parameters of interested included reproduction, recruitment, and growth.
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Anderson, C. C. and A. K. Carlson. 2022. Thermal habitat suitability for non-native fish in Florida’s lotic systems. Florida Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit Coordinating Committee Meeting, Gainesville, Florida, 9 May 2022.
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May 2022
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Florida has more than 200 nonnative fishes that cause major ecological and societal consequences. In this project, we will predict survival, reproduction, recruitment, and dispersal of priority nonnative fishes in Florida over the next 50 years to develop science-driven approaches for managing these species.
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Anderson, C. C. and A. K. Carlson. 2022. Thermal habitat suitability for non-native fish in Florida’s lotic systems. Florida Chapter of the American Fisheries Society annual meeting, Haines City, Florida, 5–7 April 2022.
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April 2022
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Florida has more than 200 nonnative fishes that cause major ecological and societal consequences. In this project, we will predict survival, reproduction, recruitment, and dispersal of priority nonnative fishes in Florida over the next 50 years to develop science-driven approaches for managing these species.
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Anderson, C. C. and A. K. Carlson. 2022. Thermal habitat suitability for non-native fish in Florida’s lotic systems. Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Graduate Student Symposium, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, 15 March 2022.
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March 2022
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Florida has more than 200 nonnative fishes that cause major ecological and societal consequences. In this project, we will predict survival, reproduction, recruitment, and dispersal of priority nonnative fishes in Florida over the next 50 years to develop science-driven approaches for managing these species.
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Alvarez, O., C. K. Gulick, R. R. Carthy, and C. Romagosa. 2023. Alabama’s inshore islands have significantly shrunk over the last two decades. Poster presentation at The Wildlife Society meeting. Louisville, Kentucky.
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November 2023
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In the Northern Gulf of Mexico, inshore islands provide breeding and foraging habitat for a variety of taxa, however, due to sea level rise and erosion, the utility of these islands as wildlife habitat may be in decline. We found that the ten unamended islands in our study experienced a significant decrease in area between 1997 and 2020.
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Allen, C.R., L.G., Pearlstine, and W.M. Kitchens. 1996. Integrating metapopulations and minimum viable populations into GAP Analysis. 6th Annual National GAP Analysis Meeting, Key Largo, Florida, April 1, 2003.
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April 1996
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Adam C. Watts, W. S. Bowman, M. Morton, J. H. Perry, H. F. Percival, P. G. Ifju, S. E. Smith, A. Mohamed, B. A. Dewitt. University of Florida Unmanned Aircraft Systems 2008 Program Update. Poster, Florida Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit Coordinating Committee Meeting, 22 April 2008.
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April 2008
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Adam C. Watts, P. C. Frederick, W. S. Bowman, H. F. Percival, J. C. Simon, P. G. Ifju. Unmanned Aircraft Systems for Wading Bird Surveys in the Everglades. Greater Everglades Ecosystem Restoration Planning, Policy and Science Meeting, 28 July-1 August 2008, Naples, FL.
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July 2008
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Abercrombie, C.L., S. Howarter, C. Morea, K. Rice, and H.F. Percival. 2002. Everglades alligator thermoregulation: unanswered questions. 16th Working Meeting of the IUCN Crocodile Specialist Group, Gainesville, Florida, October 7-10, 2002.
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October 2002
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Folt, B and C McGowan. 2021. Using Predictive Models to Evaluate Future Population Conditions of the Gopher Tortoise Reclassification Team Meeting, US Fish and Wildlife Service (virtual); 25 August 2021.
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August 2021
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The US Fish and Wildlife Service underwent a Species Status Assessment and Reclassification Process to determine whether the federally 'Threatened' Gopher Tortoise required reclassification under the Endangered Species Act to prevent extinction. We presented results from a predictive population model that evaluated the relative effects of urbanization, climate change, sea-level rise, and altered habitat management that was used to predict future population conditions under uncertain future scenarios. The results were used in part to support the decision process related to the reclassification team meeting.
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B Folt, CP McGowan. 2022. Using predictions from multiple anthropogenic threats to estimate future population conditions of an imperiled species (oral). The Wildlife Society – 6-10 November 2022
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November 2022
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We describe a prediction population model used to evaluate the effects of uncertain future conditions related to climate change, sea-level rise, urbanization, and habitat management on future population conditions of gopher tortoises.
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Raymond R. Carthy, J. Roger Brothers, Vanessa Bézy,Kenneth J. Lohmann, Margaret M. Lamont. 2018. Ontogeny of orientation responses in developing sea turtle embryos. Presentation at the 38th International Symposium on Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation, Kobe, Japan. Feb. 18-24, 2018
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February 2018
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Numerous studies have shown that hatchling, juvenile and adult sea turtles respond to a variety of environmental cues for orientation and navigation. This research examines the early development and calibration of these responses and may inform policies on nest relocation and habitat management.
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Daniel R. Evans, Raymond R. Carthy, and Cristina Ordoñez. 2018. Which Way Do You Go: Satellite Telemetry Reveals Regionally Different Foraging Behavior Of Leatherback Turtles. Presentation at the 38th International Symposium on Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation, Kobe, Japan. Feb. 18-24, 2018
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February 2018
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This work seeks to elucidate thethe multiple behavioral components of leatherback turtle long-distance migrations. Finding of varying destinations, behaviors and foraging strategies may inform conservation strategies and designation of protected areas.
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