New research by Batten School & VIMS scientists shows that oyster filter feeding can significantly reduce the spread of a common blue crab parasite.
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In her new role as associate dean of research and advisory services at William & Mary’s Batten School & VIMS, Megan La Peyre ’95 will support faculty, staff and students as they address complex coastal and marine challenges facing Virginia, the nation and the world.
Virginia Sea Grant welcomes Mona Behl as its new director. With over a decade of experience and achievements in the Sea Grant network, Behl brings with her an essential foundation to successfully lead Virginia Sea Grant.
A new collaboration between William & Mary and Old Dominion University researchers seeks develop an innovative bird-deterrence system that meets new federal sanitation guidelines for aquaculture farms while minimizing disruption to surrounding wildlife and coastal communities.