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Roger L. Mann

Professor

Email: [[v|rmann]]
Phone: (804) 684-7360
Office: Andrews Hall 425
Section: Natural Resources
Links: {{http://www.vims.edu/research/units/labgroups/molluscan_ecology/index.php, Molluscan Ecology Lab}}, {{http://www.scemfis.org, Science Center for Marine Fisheries}}

Education

Ph.D. Marine Science. University College of North Wales, Bangor, Wales
B.S. Biological Science. University of East Anglia, Norwich, U.K.

About

Spatial distribution and range shifts of molluscs along the Atlantic due to climate change. Development of shell ageing techniques and ageing of market species bivalves such as clams and scallops. Physiological ecology of marine molluscs. Larval dispersal and settlement processes in estuarine and shallow water systems.