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Reef Indicators Lab
University of South Florida, St. Petersburg
College of Marine Science

Jennifer Dupont

Degree Sought: Ph.D. in Biological Oceanography

Dissertation Topic:

Effects of the 2005 red tide on epibenthic macroinvertebrate and fish communities in the eastern Gulf of Mexico: Could artificial reefs be effective mitigation tools?

Research Interests:

I am interested in exploring the efficacy of using artificial reef modules to mitigate future red tide events. I am developing recruitment/recovery models to track successional stages on current artificial reefs versus natural reef ledges along the West Florida Shelf.

Educational Background:

• Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Richmond, 2003

Relevant Professional Experience:

• 2005-present, Environmental Consultant, Gulfstream Natural Gas Systems
• 2004-present, Fish and Wildlife Research Institute Volunteer, Coral Reef Environmental Monitoring Program
• 2005-2006, Graduate Teaching Assistant, Introduction to Oceanography, University of South Florida (2 semesters)
• 2004-2005, Graduate Research Assistant, Reef Indicators Lab, University of South Florida
• 2003-2004, Environmental Educator, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Hudson River Estuary Program

Selected Publications/Presentations:

Research

• Jaap, W.C., Szmant, A., Jaap, K., and Dupont, J. (In press). A perspective on Florida Keys coral reefs. In U.S.A. Coral Reefs, ed. Riegl, B. Fort Lauderdale, FL: Springer.
• Dupont, J., Jaap, W.C., and Hallock, P. (In revision). Epibenthic community snapshots in time prior to, during, and one year after the 2005 Eastern Gulf of Mexico red tide event. Estuarine, Coastal, and Shelf Science.
• Dupont, J., Jaap, W.C., and Hallock, P. (In review) A retrospective analysis and comparative study of coral reef assemblages in Biscayne National Park (1977-2000). Caribbean Journal of Science.
• Jaap, W.C., Dupont, J., Kellogg, L., Chaplin, G., and Hertler, H. (In prep.) Investigation of coral reef habitat: New Providence Island, Bahamas.
• Dupont, J., Hallock, P., Jaap, and Beaver, W.C. 2006. Effects of the 2005 red tide on epibenthic macroinvertebrate and fish communities in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico. American Society of Limnology and Oceanography, Victoria, BC.
• Dupont, J. and Hallock, P. 2006. A retrospective analysis of stony coral assemblages in Biscayne National Park, 1977-1981. Proceedings of the 2nd Annual USF Interdisciplinary Graduate Research Symposium. Research Park, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida.

Editorials

• Dupont, J. Fall 2006. Young salts dive into science. Bay Soundings.
• Dupont, J and C. Daniels. May 29, 2006. Sea treaty holds riches for U.S. St. Petersburg Times, p.11A.
• Dupont, J. May 10, 2006. Young salts study a vast blue world. St. Petersburg Times.
• Dupont, J and C. Daniels. Marzo 2006. En Política De Océanos: A Nadar o Te Hundes. La Regata: El Periodico Nautico de Puerto Rico 9:3, p.25.
• Dupont, J and C. Daniels. February 12, 2006. It’s sink or swim for U.S. Ocean Policy. St. Petersburg Times, p. 5P.

Honors and Awards:

• Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas/Florida Sea Grant Scholarship, 2007
• Gulf Oceanographic Charitable Trust USF Endowed Fellowship, 2006
• Integrative Graduate Education and Research Training travel grant, 2006
• USF Graduate and Professional Student Council travel grant, 2006
• USF Graduate Research Assistantship, 2004

Affiliations and Certifications:

• USF Diving Control Board Student Representative, 2007
• SCUBA Scouts of Tampa Bay, Science Advisor and Diving Control Board voting member, 2005-present
• YMCA Divemaster (400+ logged dives)
• USF Scientific Diver (100+ logged scientific dives)
• NAUI Nitrox Diver
• YMCA SLAM Diver
• PADI Advanced Open Water