About David Kimbro
Prof. Kimbro’s research interests include a broad range of issues in population dynamics, community ecology, invasion biology, ecosystem science, and coastal oceanography. He pursues these interests to understand why the conditions of important coastal habitats change and to learn how these changes impact services to society.
Institutes, Labs & Research Centers
Kimbro Lab
Marine and Environmental Sciences
The Kimbro lab studies why coastal habitats such as salt marshes and oyster reefs thrive in certain areas, but not in others.
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David Kimbro in the news
October 23, 2020
‘To Benefit the Earth and Those Upon It.’ Announcing the 2020 Muckenhoupt Scholarship Winners.
Congratulations to Allison Noble and Haley Bayne, this year’s recipients of the Dr. Carl Muckenhoupt Scholarship!
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March 31, 2020
Women in Science: Sentinels for Biodiversity
Part 1: The Marine Science Center is highlighting faculty who are advancing scientific knowledge and removing barriers for the next generation of women in STEM.
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June 18, 2019
MSC Faculty Achievements
The Department of Marine and Environmental Sciences is pleased to congratulate our faculty on their recent promotions.
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May 6, 2019
MSC Student Receives NOAA Hollings Scholarship
Allison Nobel has been selected as a recipient of the 2019 NOAA Hollings Scholarship.
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April 12, 2019
Oyster Doctors: Parasites make for Engaging Outreach
A new study led by MSC researcher Dr. Torrie Hanley highlights how interactions of multiple parasites can lead to oyster decline. A hands-on activity developed by Hanley and her team helps share these concepts with the public.
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December 4, 2018
Theory testing improves predictive power for conservation and restoration
New research from David Kimbro improves the way ecologists can test their theories.
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April 5, 2018
Water withdrawals may lead to decline of Florida oyster fishery
What happens far upstream can affect marine life at the end of the line in unanticipated ways, as evidenced by recent research on a Florida oyster reef.
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April 3, 2018
Green crabs can’t take the heat, especially when the blues are around
It's not simply that blue crabs thrive in warmer waters and green crabs in colder waters. Blue crabs also eat the green crabs within their range, further limiting their abundance in areas where species range overlaps.
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