Abigail Blair
Advisors: Dr. Adrian Jordaan and Dr. Allison Roy
Degree Program: M.S.
Concentration: Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology
Start of Program: Fall 2025
From: Grand Island, NY
About Me
My research interests include aquatic ecology and the conservation of aquatic and anadromous fish species. My current research investigates inter-annual and intra-annual variation in juvenile river herring and zooplankton densities and the role environmental variables play in these dynamics. Prior to beginning my graduate studies at UMass Amherst, I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Science from Saint Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire. I also maintain a strong interest in environmental education and science communication.