Lucas Griffin

Spatial and behavioral ecology, conservation biology, quantitative sciences

1. Bonefish and Tarpon Trust’s Atlantic tarpon tagging project
2. Spatial ecology and response to catch-and-release of giant trevally: implications for conservation and management

2019 –  Ph.D. Intercampus Marine Science Graduate Program, University of Massachusetts

Specialization: Environmental Biology, Ecology, and Conservation

2016 – M.Sc. Intercampus Marine Science Graduate Program, University of Massachusetts

Specialization: Environmental Biology, Ecology, and Conservation

2013 – B.S. Marine Biology, The College of Charleston

17. Brownscombe, J. W., Griffin, L. P., Morley, D., Acosta, A., Hunt, J., Lowerre-Barbieri, S. K., … & Cooke, S. J. (2020). Application of machine learning algorithms to identify cryptic reproductive habitats using diverse information sources. Oecologia, 1-16.

16. Griffin, L. P., Smith, B. J., Cherkiss, M. S., Crowder, A. G., Pollock, C. G., Hillis-Starr, Z., … & Hart, K. M. (2020). Space use and relative habitat selection for immature green turtles within a Caribbean marine protected area. Animal Biotelemetry, 8(1), 1-13.

15. Filous, A., Friedlander, A. M., Griffin, L., Lennox, R. J., Danylchuk, A. J., Mereb, G., & Golbuu, Y. (2020). Movements of juvenile yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) within the coastal FAD network adjacent to the Palau National Marine Sanctuary: Implications for local fisheries development. Fisheries Research, 230, 105688.

14. Dunn, C. D., Campbell, L. J., Wallace, E. M., Danylchuk, A. J., Cooke, S. J., Shultz, A. D., … & Adams, A. J. (2020). Bacterial communities on the gills of bonefish (Albula vulpes) in the Florida Keys and The Bahamas show spatial structure and differential abundance of disease‑associated bacteria. Marine Biology, 167(85), 85.

13. Holder, P. E., Griffin, L. P., Adams, A. J., Danylchuk, A. J., Cooke, S. J., & Brownscombe, J. W. (2020). Stress, predators, and survival: Exploring permit (Trachinotus falcatus) catch-and-release fishing mortality in the Florida Keys. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology, 524, 151289.

12. Brownscombe, J. W., Griffin, L. P., Morley, D., Acosta, A., Hunt, J., Lowerre‐Barbieri, S. K., … & Cooke, S. J. (2019). Seasonal occupancy and connectivity amongst nearshore flats and reef habitats by permit Trachinotus falcatus: considerations for fisheries management. Journal of Fish Biology.

11. Brownscombe, J. W., Griffin, L. P., Chapman, J. M., Morley, D., Acosta, A., Crossin, G. T., … & Danylchuk, A. J. (2019). A practical method to account for variation in detection range in acoustic telemetry arrays to accurately quantify the spatial ecology of aquatic animals. Methods in Ecology and Evolution.

10. Griffin, L.P., Finn J., Diez C., Danylchuk A. (2019). Movements, connectivity, and space use of immature green turtles within coastal habitats, Culebra, Puerto Rico: implications for conservation. Endangered Species Research. Endangered Species Research, 40, 75-90.

9. Brownscombe, J. W., Adams, A. J., Young, N., Griffin, L. P., Holder, P. E., Hunt, J., … & Danylchuk, A. J. (2019). Bridging the knowledge-action gap: A case of research rapidly impacting recreational fisheries policy.Marine Policy,104, 210-215.

8. Griffin, L. P., Haak, C. R., Brownscombe, J. W., Griffin, C. R., & Danylchuk, A. J. (2019). A comparison of juvenile bonefish diets in Eleuthera, The Bahamas, and Florida, US.Environmental biology of fishes,102(2), 147-157.

7. Brownscombe, J. W., Griffin, L. P., Gagne, T. O., Haak, C. R., Cooke, S. J., Finn, J. T., & Danylchuk, A. J. (2019). Environmental drivers of habitat use by a marine fish on a heterogeneous and dynamic reef flat.Marine biology,166(2), 18.

6. Griffin, L. P., Griffin, C. R., Finn, J. T., Prescott, R. L., Faherty, M., Still, B. M., & Danylchuk, A. J. (2019). Warming seas increase cold-stunning events for Kemp’s ridley sea turtles in the northwest Atlantic.PloS one,14(1), e0211503.

5. Griffin, L. P., Brownscombe, J. W., Adams, A. J., Boucek, R. E., Finn, J. T., Heithaus, M. R., … & Danylchuk, A. J. (2018). Keeping up with the Silver King: Using cooperative acoustic telemetry networks to quantify the movements of Atlantic tarpon (Megalops atlanticus) in the coastal waters of the southeastern United States.Fisheries Research,205, 65-76.

4. Chapman, D. A., Gagne, T. O., Ovitz, K. L., Griffin, L. P., Danylchuk, A. J., & Markowitz, E. M. (2018). Modeling intentions to sanction among anglers in a catch-and-release recreational fishery for golden dorado (Salminus brasiliensis) in Salta, Argentina.Human dimensions of wildlife,23(4), 391-398.

3. Griffin, L. P., Brownscombe, J. W., Gagné, T. O., Wilson, A. D., Cooke, S. J., & Danylchuk, A. J. (2017). Individual-level behavioral responses of immature green turtles to snorkeler disturbance.Oecologia,183(3), 909-917.

2. Gagne, T. O., Ovitz, K. L., Griffin, L. P., Brownscombe, J. W., Cooke, S. J., & Danylchuk, A. J. (2017). Evaluating the consequences of catch-and-release recreational angling on golden dorado (Salminus brasiliensis) in Salta, Argentina.Fisheries research,186, 625-633.

1. Brownscombe, J. W., Griffin, L. P., Gagne, T., Haak, C. R., Cooke, S. J., & Danylchuk, A. J. (2015). Physiological stress and reflex impairment of recreationally angled bonefish in Puerto Rico.Environmental Biology of Fishes,98(11), 2287-2295.