Research

As one of the 29 reserves in the National Estuarine Research Reserve system, the Research Team at GTM is charged with implementing national, long-term research programs, investigating regional and scientific topics, and facilitating scientists and students who conduct their research in the myriad habitats within the reserve.

Ongoing research is a core component of the Reserve mission. As one of the 29 reserves in the National Estuarine Research Reserve System, we participate in the NERR System-Wide Monitoring Program (SWMP). This program collects standardized data at specific sites to detect both short-term and long-term trends in water and environmental parameters, nutrients, and biology. In addition to the SWMP, region-specific monitoring (oysters, plankton, etc.) is performed on coastal management issues specific to the northeast Florida region. Meet the Research staff at the Reserve!