Mark Minton
Specialty
Quantitative Ecologist Research Staff
Phone
443-482-2307 Research Labs
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I am a Quantitative Ecologist in the Marine Invasions Research Laboratory and Senior Analyst for the National Ballast Information Clearinghouse (NBIC). I have a broad interest in invasive species and understanding why some introductions succeed, while most fail. More specifically, I am interested in the vectors by which non-native species are introduced into a new range and the factors that affect establishment with an eye towards vector management.
Contact Information
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
647 Contees Wharf Road
Edgewater, MD 21037-0028
e. mintonm@si.edu ׀ t. 443-482-2307
Research Interests
Establishment of nonindigenous species; population ecology of small populations; vector ecology and management.
Education
Ph.D. Botany, Washington State University (2003)
M.S. Statistics, Washington State University (2002)
B.S. Environmental Science, University of Denver (1994)
Current Projects