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Department of Environmental Science and Biology - Faculty
Dr. James Haynes
Professor and Chairman
121 Lennon Hall
Phone (585) 395-5783
Fax (585) 395-5969
jhaynes@brockport.edu
Ph.D., University of Minnesota
SUNY Chancellor's Awards for Excellence in Teaching and for Exemplary Contributions to Research.
Undergraduate Courses:
Environmental Science (ENV 201/202), Biological Oceanography (ENV 319), Biology of Pollution (ENV 423), Marine Biology/Geology- Bahamas (ENV/ESC 457), Fish Ecology (ENV 484), Environmental Impact Analysis (ENV 488), Fishery Techniques & Fish Identification (ENV 490).
Graduate Courses:
Biology of Pollution (ENV 523), Marine Biology/Geology- Bahamas (ENV/ESC 557), Fish Ecology (ENV 584), Environmental Impact Analysis (ENV 588), Fishery Techniques & Fish Identification (ENV 590).
Research:
FISH ECOLOGY/FISHERY SCIENCE: fish ecology and behavior; marine biology; benthic macroinvertebrate communities (zebra mussel effects, indicators of stream health); environmental impact analysis; biotelemetry; Great Lakes' issues; environmental education.
Graduate students in the Department of Environmental Science and Biology (MS Biological Sciences) working with Dr. James Haynes.
Patrick Herbert (BS ’06, MS in progress)
Patrick Herbert, advised by Dr. Haynes, came to SUNY Brockport in 2002 where he obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science- Aquatic Ecology in 2006. As an undergraduate, Patrick as actively participated in several aquatic research projects at the state, federal and academic level and has contributed significantly to restoring the aquaculture lab. Patrick then joined the Biology Master's program in 2006 where he immediately began gathering data for his master's thesis. Patrick has replicated a Biological Fish Survey from 1982 in a effort to identify changes in the Buffalo River fish community, but at his main project, Patrick has been working to determine the suitability of the Buffalo River to support a self sustaining Walleye population and to evaluate the DEC's stocking efforts. Patrick plans on completing the master's program by December 07 and hopes to become a Fishery Biologist or Conservation Officer at the State or Federal Level.
Amanda Alexander (BS ’06, MS in progress)
In December 2006 I graduate from SUNY Brockport with a BS in Environmental Science, a concentration in Aquatic Ecology, and a minor in chemistry. In the spring semester of 2007 I was accepted into the Brockport Biological Graduate Program and returned as a student under the advisement of Dr. Haynes. My plan is to complete my masters program by spring 2008 and then become a conservational research scientist in the field of marine biology, specifically dealing with the delicate balance of animals and their habitats. In my extended career goal, I plan to pursue my Ph.D. and teach at the university level.
My M.S. thesis is on the recent invasion of the lionfish (Pterois volitans) in waters surrounding San Salvador, The Bahamas. A classic exponential population growth phase of an invasive species is taking place there and it is important to collect baseline data on existing conditions in the hard coral and fish communities while lionfish abundance is still low.
In 2000-2001 (pre lionfish), Walter and Haynes (2006) characterized coral cover and fish community abundance and diversity at three patch reef complexes near San Salvador: Rice Bay, Rocky Point and Lindsay Reef. I will conduct my research at these same three patch reef complexes during the summer of 2007, and by using Walter’s data I will be able to compare pre and post lionfish conditions. My research will then be useful in possible future studies on the impacts of presumably much larger lionfish populations.
Scott Wells (MS in progress) swel0828@brockport.edu
After an 8-year career in the U.S. Coast Guard, Scott graduated in fisheries from Humboldt State University in Arcata, CA in May '04. During his time at HSU, Scott worked on fisheries projects on and off campus and with several management agencies. He began his M.S. thesis project in June, working with Dr. Haynes. Funded by a State Wildlife Grant, he and Ross Abbett (BS, '06) surveyed ~200 miles of Johnson and Tonawanda Creeks during the summer to identify likely habitats for rare fishes previously reported to occupy the streams. This summer Scott and Ross will sample the streams to see if the rare fishes still live in them. In February, Scott gave a poster on his project at the Tri-Society Meeting in Syracuse, a combined meeting of the NY chapters of the American Fisheries Society, the Society of Foresters, and the Wildlife Society.
Ian Conboy (MS in progress)
Pigeon Creek may potentially play a role in the life stage history of juvenile coral reef fish on San Salvador in the Bahamas. Pigeon Creek is made up of a variety of habitats such as mangrove and bedrock shorelines along with deep channels and seagrass beds. Juvenile coral reef fish make there way to the tidal lagoon by wind and currents where they eventually find their homes in the variety of habitats. It is suspected that the success of the surrounding patch reefs depends on the health and protection of Pigeon Creek.
Pigeon Creek was researched by conducting population counts in mangrove bedrock, and mix (mangrove & bedrock) habitats. Juvenile fish were counted and their sizes estimated. Initial results have shown that mangrove habitat is home to the majority of juvenile coral reef fish. As suspected, peak low tide provides the highest abundance of coral reef fish (p =0.024) and the southwestern arm of Pigeon Creek had a significant relationship among all abundant fish species (p = 0.002).
It has been recommended that Pigeon Creek and the surrounding area of the entire island become protected in some way as a Marine Reserve. This study will help provide the necessary information to show just how important Pigeon Creek is to the success of the surrounding patch reefs.
Publications:
Davidson*, S.C., S.E. Wasson*, J.M. Haynes and B.R. Roosa. 2004. Foraging by rock bass in relation to visual cues. Proc. Natl. Conf. Undergrad. Res.
Haynes, J.M., N.A. Tisch, C.M. Mayer, and R.S. Rhyne*. 2005. Benthic macroinvertebrate communities in southwestern Lake Ontario following invasion of Dreissena and Echinogammarus: 1983-2000. J. North American Benthological Society.
Lowie*, C.E., J.M. Haynes and R.P. Walter*. 2002. Comparison of walleye Habitat Suitability Index (HSI) information with habitat features of a walleye spawning stream. J. Freshwater Ecol. 16(4): 621-631.
Mahan*, S.R., J.M. Haynes and L.R. Nesbitt. 2000. Identification of fish species eaten by river otters based on fish scale meristics and morphometrics. McNair Journal 5: 89-96.
Haynes, J.M. 1998. Stressed stream analysis: addressing real environmental problems in local communities to stimulate undergraduate science faculty and students. J. Coll. Sci. Teach. 28(1): 43-51.
Aultman*, D.C., and J.M. Haynes. 1993. Spring thermal fronts and salmonine sport catches in Lake Ontario. N. Amer. J. Fish. Mgmt. 13(3): 502-510.
Haynes, J.M. and N.J. Frisch. 1991. Illustrated Guide to Hudson River Fishes. Hudson River Foundation. 114 p.
Haynes, J.M. and G.P. Gerber*. 1989. Movements and temperatures of radiotagged salmonids in Lake Ontario and comparisons with other large aquatic systems. J. Freshwater Ecol. 5(2): 197-204.
*denotes student author
Recent Grants:
Haynes, J.M. and J.A. Zollweg. 2005. US Fish and Wildlife Service. Distribution of host fishes fir listed and rare freshwater mussel species, and of state-listed fishes in Muddy Creek on the Erie Natural Wildlife Refuge. $21,239.
Haynes, J.M. 2004-2005. NY Dept. of Environmental Conservation. Status of longear sunfish populations in western New York. $35,000.
Haynes, J.M., J.J. Pagano and T. Wellman*. 2003-2006. New York Great Lakes Protection Fund. RAP progress in the Rochester Embayment of Lake Ontario: Population monitoring and levels of bioaccumulative chemicals of concern in mink, a sentinel species. $199,984.
Haynes, J.M., R.C. Dilcher, C.J. Norment and J.A. Zollweg. 2002. Monroe County Dept. of Planning and Development. Biological survey for Irondequoit Bay. $49,997.
Haynes, J.M., and N.P. Parnell*. 2002-2005. Waneta/Lamoka Lakes Property Owners Association. Fishery study of Waneta and Lamoka Lakes. $31,886.
Haynes, J.M., S.M. Millar and M.M. Hluchy. 2001-2006. National Science Foundation. Assessment and evaluation supplement to "Regional Workshops Led by Successful Innovators and Experienced Investigators." $331,248.
Haynes, J.M., and J.C. Makarewicz. 2000-2003. New York Great Lakes Protection Fund. Measuring RAP progress in the Rochester Embayment of Lake Ontario: determining baseline levels of bioaccumulative chemicals of concern in air, water, sediment and sentinel species. $83,786.
Haynes, J.M. and M.M. Hluchy. 2001-2006. National Science Foundation. Disseminating successful undergraduate science curriculum development, adaptation and implementation strategies and CCLI grant writing techniques: Regional workshops led by successful innovators and experienced investigators. $713,803.
*denotes student contributor
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