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DR. JAMES A. MORRIS, JR. NOAA 101 Pivers Island Rd | 252.723.335 linkedin.com/in/james-morris-jr | [email protected] ABOUT Dr. James Morris is a marine ecologist with NOAA’s National Ocean Service, National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science. His research focuses on coastal marine ecology with expertise in marine spatial planning and coastal management. Past research includes laboratory and field experiments on marine ecology, aquaculture environmental interactions, candidate species, finfish reproduction, and invasiveness of marine organisms. James has founded multiple programs in NOAA focused on marine spatial planning and sustainability. He now leads teams of scientists in development of spatial models in all regions of the U.S. for both ocean energy and food production systems. James also works to develop applications using virtual reality and simulation technology to better understand ocean characteristics and the interactions of whales and sea turtles with ocean industries. Areas of specialty – coastal and marine ecology, interdisciplinary sciences, coastal management, fish biology, commercial fishing and aquaculture, fisheries, communication, congressional outreach, partnership building, international relations, strategic planning, spatial sciences, modeling applications in coastal management, invasive species, tool development EDUCATION North Carolina State University | Beaufort NC 2009 Doctor of Philosophy, Zoology The biology and ecology of the invasive Indo-Pacific lionfish (Pterois miles and P. volitans) Graduate Advisors: Dr. James Rice and Dr. John Jeffery Govoni East Carolina State University | Beaufort NC 2001 Master of Science, Biology Investigation of genetics, demographics, and life history strategies of Striped bass, Morone saxatilis, using otolith microchemistry Graduate Advisor: Dr. Roger A. Rulifson East Carolina State University | Beaufort NC 1999 Bachelor of Science, Biology Effects of Shrimp Trawling on Callinectes sapidus (Blue crab) Graduate Advisor: Dr. Roger A. Rulifson EXPERIENCE NOAA National Center for Coastal Ocean Science 2001-present Marine Ecologist Led many research projects including laboratory and field experiments on aquaculture environmental interactions, candidate species, finfish reproduction, and invasiveness of marine organisms. Developed Interagency Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding with other federal agencies including the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and the Department of Energy. Founded and currently leading NCCOS’s marine spatial planning program. Served as task lead for large teams of contractors including oversight, development of statements of work, financial planning and management, and navigating personnel management challenges. Other duties include leadership of NOAA’s response on invasive lionfish, investigating the propagation of invasive colonial tunicates, and development of an early detection and rapid response program for marine invaders in South Florida. NOAA National Ocean Service 2014 Branch Chief, Applied Ecology and Restoration Research Served two 4-month terms as Acting Branch Chief of the AERR research branch of NCCOS involving supervision of twelve federal scientists and contractors. Morris Family Shellfish Farms 1990-present Shellfish Aquaculturist Extensive training and experience in hatchery, nursery, and field grow-out operations of Mercenaria mercenaria (hard clam) and Crassostrea virginica (Eastern oyster). Past research has involved determining effective predator prevention techniques, appropriate handling of larvae, and optimum clam density placement in nursery systems. 2014 Commercial Fisherman 1985-present Experience using all commercial gear including trawls, gill nets, traps, etc. used in the Southeast U.S. PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS Duke University, Nicholas School of the Environment 2015-present Adjunct Assistant Professor North Carolina State University, Department of Applied Ecology 2015-present Adjunct Assistant Professor American Fisheries Society 2015-present Oscar Sette Award Committee Member Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute 2015-2016 Strategic Planning Committee Chair Gulf and South Atlantic Panel on Aquatic Invasive Species 2007-2015 NOAA National Ocean Service Appointee Core Sound Waterfowl and Heritage Museum 2009-2011 Director of the Board Carteret Community College, Aquaculture Technology Program 2005-2009 Chair of the Board American Fisheries Society, Tidewater Chapter 2002-2003 President AWARDS NOAA Administrator’s Award 2019 NOAA Innovation Award 2018 Outstanding Young Alumni Award, NC State University, College of Agriculture and Life Science 2015 NOAA Time Off Award for ESRI Lionfish StoryMap 2014 Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (Awarded by President Obama) 2011 NOAA National Ocean Service Employee of the Year 2010 Kenneth R. Keller Excellence in Dissertation Research Award, North Carolina State University 2009 Meritorious Service Award, American Fisheries Society, Tidewater Chapter 2006 East Carolina University Sigma Xi Helms Graduate Research Award 2003 Oak Ridge Institute of Science and Education Postgraduate Fellowship 2001 East Carolina University Edward P. Ryan Scholarship in Marine Sciences 1999 & 2000 RESEARCH PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE I have formulated and led highly productive interdisciplinary research programs, directed strategic planning, provided guidance for leadership, participated in NCCOS’ research portfolio development, mentored and supervised scientists and students from technical to post-doctoral levels, and provided financial and administrative oversight. ● Marine Spatial Planning – Under my leadership, the Marine Spatial Planning team has grown to ~12 contractors conducting sophisticated GIS analyses of U.S. federal waters for the purpose of siting draft wind energy areas. In conjunction with BOEM, my team leads the science behind the planning process. ● Coastal Aquaculture – I founded and currently lead the Coastal Aquaculture Siting and Sustainability (CASS) Program, which consists of 15 federal and contract team members. The CASS team provides coastal manager support for federal (DOD, NMFS, EPA, USACE, USFWS), state, and local agencies. CASS is currently executing ~50 research projects, developing and maintaining various coastal management tools, and is serving as the lead for spatial planning for Aquaculture Opportunity Areas in U.S. federal waters. ● Invasive Species – I led NOAA’s response on the invasion of lionfish and other non-native species introductions. COASTAL MANAGEMENT TOOL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE OceanReports Gulf AquaMapper Coastal Aquaculture Planning Portal Lionfish webportal Wave Exposure Model Optimal harvesting modeling for invasives National AquaMapper Downtime analysis tool COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA As a lead scientific expert, I have provided more than 50 congressional briefings on issues of international, national, and regional importance. I have briefed both of the President’s science advisors directly, including the director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy and the Council on Environmental Quality. I have also briefed the Secretary of Commerce. These briefings have been conducted along with the NOAA administrator. Additionally, I have delivered more than 300 science presentations at conferences and workshops and to stakeholders. I am also active in communicating with the media and have given more than 125 media interviews including many national television, newspaper, and magazine outlets. I am a trained media spokesperson and subject matter expert and am authorized to provide agency-level representation, one example of which is being invited to speak on the Department of Commerce’s strategic plan by NOAA administrator Admiral Gallaudet during public listening sessions. Akpan, Nsikan, and Matt Ehrichs. A Robot to Zap “Darwin’s Nightmare,” the Invasive Lionfish, PBS NewsHour, 24 Aug. 2016, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44GaC-YsAtQ. Akpan, Nsikan, and Matt Ehrichs. “How Do You Stop Invasive Lionfish? Maybe with a Robotic Zapper.” PBS, 24 Aug. 2016, www.pbs.org/newshour/science/robot-lionfish-invasive-species-rise-nekton. Bleier, Evan. “Lionfish Invasion of the Atlantic Ocean Could Have Big Effects on the Ecosystem.” UPI, 21 Oct. 2013, www.upi.com/Science_News/2013/10/21/Lionfish-invasion-is-threatening-the-Atlantic-Ocean/93213 82363683/. “Chasing the Origins of the Gulf’s Giant Shrimp.” PBS, 16 Oct. 2013, www.pbs.org/newshour/science/the-gulfs-giant-shrimp. Duke. “Duke Aquafarm Gives Students Experiential Oyster Farming Experience.” Nicholas School of the Environment, 25 Nov. 2019, nicholas.duke.edu/news/duke-aquafarm-gives-students-experiential-oyster-farming-experience. Fillmen, Travis. “Lionfish on the Loose.” Central Florida Aquarium Society, 7 Feb. 2015, https://cflas.org/2015/02/07/lionfish-on-the-loose/. Freitag, Amy. “Misunderstood Marine Life #5 – Lionfish.” Southern Fried Science, 4 Oct. 2011, www.southernfriedscience.com/misunderstood-marine-life-5-lionfish/. Gorman, Ryan. “Foot-Long Cannibal Shrimp Roaming the Gulf of Mexico .” New York Daily News, 15 June 2012, www.nydailynews.com/news/national/foot-long-cannibal-shrimp-roaming-gulf-mexico-article-1.1096 693. Groeneveld, Courtney. 2019 Seafood Month/FishWatch Shout-Out. NOAA Fisheries, 2019, https://videos.fisheries.noaa.gov/detail/videos/sustainable-seafood/video/6097401741001/2019-se afood-month-fishwatch-shout-out-by-james-morris. Groeneveld, Courtney. Aquaculture as Agriculture. NOAA Fisheries, 2020, https://videos.fisheries.noaa.gov/detail/videos/aquaculture/video/6095284917001/aquaculture-as-a griculture?autoStart=true. Groeneveld, Courtney. Innovative Aquaculture Tools for a Growing Industry. NOAA Fisheries, 2021, https://videos.fisheries.noaa.gov/detail/videos/aquaculture/video/6095083936001/innovative-aquac ulture-tools-for-a-growing-industry. Kitch, Troy. “Invasive Lionfish.” NOAA Ocean Podcast: Episode 23, 26 Feb. 2021, https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/podcast/feb19/nop23-invasive-lionfish.html. Lightfoot, Mark, director. Lionfish Wars - Meet The Scientists. Depth Magazine, 10 Jan. 2010, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hr664X69Rbc. Linendoll, Katie. Lionfish Infestation in Atlantic Ocean a Growing Epidemic. CNN, 19 Oct. 2013, https://www.cnn.com/2013/10/18/tech/innovation/lionfish-infestation-atlantic-linendoll/index.html. “The Lionfish.” Ségur, Jérôme, director. Conquerors, season 1, episode 1, 2015. Moore, Kork. “NMFS Planning for Offshore Aquaculture Areas.” National Fisherman, 3 Dec. 2020, www.nationalfisherman.com/national-international/nmfs-planning-for-offshore-aquaculture-areas. Morris, James A. Live Webcast: New Aquaculture Report. Aquarium of the Pacific, 27 Sept. 2016, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAzfYVmbUpk. Morris, James A. Location, Location! Can Location Choices Prevent Catastrophes? Exploring Sustainable Seafood, Aquarium of the Pacific, 22 Oct. 2020, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odWJLVCG53Y. Morris, James A. Misperceptions About Aquaculture. NOAA Fisheries, 2020, https://videos.fisheries.noaa.gov/detail/videos/aquaculture/video/6095537336001/misperceptions-a bout-aquaculture. Morris, James A. New Spatial and Engineering Intelligence Applications for Pioneering Ocean Food Systems and Energy Production. NOAA Central Library, 15 Sept. 2021, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GRguW06ULw. Morris, James A. OceanReports: Web Based Tool to Inform Planning and Permitting in Coastal and Ocean Waters. SECOORA, 10 Oct. 2019, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1p3Rv4Cdg4. Morris, James A. Virtual Breakout: Tools in the Ocean’s Toolbox: Unlocking Ocean Information for Sustainability. National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, 15 June 2022, https://youtu.be/ip0l_2HQMak?list=PLopTB8x8-IfspVM-R9KoqNXki5PHp7ktN. Newsdesk, Naharnet. “Scuba Divers Lead Charge against Invasive Lionfish.” Naharnet, 16 Feb. 2015, www.naharnet.com/stories/en/167760. NOAA. “Invasive Species: Asian Tiger Shrimp Causing Concerns.” MarineLink, 30 Apr. 2012, www.marinelink.com/news/invasive-concerns-causing344254. O’Sullivan, Mike. “Scientists See Aquaculture in America’s Future.” Voice of America (VOA News), 2 Oct. 2016, www.voanews.com/a/scientists-see-aquaculture-in-america-future/3533515.html. Pell, Sheila. “Will San Diego Aquaculture Bring Back Abalone?” San Diego Reader, 23 Apr. 2019, www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2019/apr/23/stringers-zillow-san-diego-aquaculture/. Rich, Brad. “NOAA Funds Aquaculture Debris Cleanup.” Coastal Review, 8 Feb. 2022, coastalreview.org/2017/07/noaa-funds-aquaculture-debris-cleanup/. Ségur, Jérôme, director. The Lionfish. Where Did the Lionfish Come from? | SLICE, SLICE, 28 Aug. 2020, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XwfsqtBlxI. 28 Aug. 2020. Thompson, Kimberly, and Michael B. Rust. Blue Ocean Mariculture (Hawaii). Ocean to Table, Aquarium of the Pacific, 2019, https://vimeo.com/294653905. Townsend, Bob. “Invasive Lionfish Can Be Marketed for High-End Restaurants.” WMBF News, 1 Nov. 2010, www.wmbfnews.com/story/13407869/invasive-lionfish-can-be-marketed-for-high-end-restaurants/. Waitt, Tammy. “New NOAA OceanReports Tool Brings Ocean Data to Your Fingertips.” American Security Today, 22 Apr. 2019, americansecuritytoday.com/new-noaa-oceanreports-tool-brings-ocean-data-to-your-fingertips/. Wilcox, Christie. “The Worst Marine Invasion Ever.” Slate Magazine, 1 July 2013, slate.com/technology/2013/07/lionfish-invasion-the-invasive-fish-are-eating-so-many-native-species -that-theyre-obese.html. Wilkinson, Allie. “Invasive Lionfish Discovered in Brazil.” Nature News, 27 Apr. 2015, https://doi.org/10.1038/nature.2015.17414. INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY EXPERIENCE International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) – Served on working group on aquaculture planning EU Galway Initiative – Served as a U.S. representative on the Horizon 2020 Galway initiative of the European Union Morocco – advised Moroccan government on sustainable coastal management and development initiatives South Korea – Served on several bi-lateral panels on aquaculture China – Served on bi-lateral panel on aquaculture Canada – Served on bi-lateral panel on aquaculture Scotland - Developed science exchange program between the U.S. and the Scottish EPA Mexico – Assisted the Comisión Nacional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas with invasive species control planning Wider Caribbean – Led development of invasive species management guidance for the Regional Activity Centre for the Protocol Concerning Specially Protected Areas and Wildlife (SPAW-RAC). Served on Board of Directors for the Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute TEACHING EXPERIENCE Duke University, Marine Conservation Summer Institute 2013-2016 East Carolina University, Biology 3661 (Marine Biology) Spring 2000 East Carolina University, Biology 1051 (Introduction to Biology) Fall 2000 East Carolina University, Biology 1051 (Introduction to Biology) Summer 2000 CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING Congressional Briefing Training, Government Affairs Institute, Georgetown University June 2011 Associate-Professional of the American Institute of Fishery Research Biologist May 2006 Certified Associate Fisheries Professional, American Fisheries Society June 2002 CPR and Emergency Training, American Heart Association for the Heartsaver Plus Program Feb 2002 Boating Safety Certified, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating Skills and Seamanship Course Sept 2000 SCUBA PADI Open Water Diver 2000 Hazard Communications (HAZCOM/HAZMAT) Chemical Safety Awareness Training 2000 FULL PUBLICATION LIST *When senior (last) author, study was conducted under supervision and/or mentoring. BOOKS Morris, J.A., Jr., (Ed.). 2012. Invasive lionfish: A guide to control and management. Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute. Special publication Series Number 1, Marathon, Florida, USA. 113 pp. Published in English, Spanish, and French. Schofield, P., J.A. Morris, Jr. , J.L. Akins. 2009. Field Guide to the Non-native Marine Fishes of Florida. NOAA NCCOS Technical Memorandum 89, 120p. BOOK CHAPTERS Wickliffe, L.C., S.J. Theuerkauf, J.A. Jossart, M.A. Finkbeiner, D.N. Stein, C.M. Taylor, K.L. Riley, and J.A. Morris, Jr. 2020. Unlocking Ocean Intelligence. Pgs. 22-37. In, Wright, D.J, and C. Harder (Eds.), GIS for Science: Applying mapping and spatial analytics. 205 pgs. Esri Press, Redlands, California. Peterson, J., S.G. Zador, M.F. Sigler, J.E. Joyce, M. Hunsicker, S. Bograd, L.G. Crozier, S. McClatchie, J.A. Morris, Jr. , W.T. Peterson, C.S. Price, P.A. Woodworth-Jefcoats, M. Karnauskas, R. Muñoz, A. Schueller, J.K. Craig, N. Bacheler, M.L. Burton, K. Gore, T. Kellison, J.A. Hare, K.D. Friedland and T.J. Miller. 2018. Climate Change Impacts on Fisheries and Aquaculture of the United States, p. 159-218, In, Phillips, B.F. and M. Pérez-Ramírez, Editors, Climate change impacts on Fisheries and Aquaculture: A Global Analysis, 2 Volumes, John Wiley and Sons Ltd, West Sussex, United Kingdom. Morris, J.A., Jr. 2012. The lionfish invasion: Past, present, and future. Pages 1-2 in J.A. Morris, Jr. (ed.) Invasive lionfish: A guide to control and management. Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute. Special publication Series Number 1, Marathon, Florida, USA. 113 pp. Morris, J.A., Jr., S.J. Green. 2012. Lionfish research: Current findings and remaining questions. Pages 3-14 in J.A. Morris, Jr. (ed.) Invasive lionfish: A guide to control and management. Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute. Special publication Series Number 1, Marathon, Florida, USA. 113 pp. PEER REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLES Bath, G.E., C.A. Price, K.L. Riley, and J.A. Morris, Jr. 2023. A global review of protected species interactions with marine aquaculture. Reviews in Aquaculture DOI: 10.1111/raq.12811 Litaker, R.W., A.K. Bogdanoff, D.R. Hardison, W.C Holland, A. Osrowski, and J.A. Morris. 2022. The effects of the harmful algal bloom species Karenia brevis on survival of red porgy (Pagrus pagrus) larvae. Toxins 14: 439. https://doi.org/10.3390/toxins14070439 Farmer, N.A., J.R. Powell, J.A. Morris, Jr. , M.S. Soldevilla, L.C. Wickliffe, J.A. Jossart, J.K. MacKay, A.L. Randall, G.E. Bath, P. Ruvelas, L. Gray, J. Lee, W. Piniak, L. Garrison, R. Hardy, K.M. Hart, C. Sasso, L. Stokes, K.L. Riley. 2022. Modeling protected species distributions and habitats to inform siting and management of pioneering ocean industries: A case study for Gulf of Mexico aquaculture. PLOS ONE 17(9): e0267333 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0267333 Couture, J.L., H.E. Froehlich, B. H. Buck, K.R. Jeffery, G. Krause, J.A. Morris, Jr. , M. Perez, G.D. Stentiford, H. Vehviläinen, and B.S. Halpern. 2021. Scenario analysis can guide aquaculture planning to meet sustainable future production goals. ICES Journal of Marine Science 78(3): 821-831. doi:10.1093/icesjms/fsab012 Froehlich, H.E., J. Couture, L. Falconer, G. Krause, J.A. Morris, Jr. , M. Perez, G.D. Stentiford, H. Vehviläinen, and B. Halpern. 2020. Mind the gap between ICES nations’ future seafood consumption and aquaculture production. ICES Journal of Marine Science 78(1): 468-477. doi:10.1093/icesjms/fsaa066 Jossart, J., S.J. Theuerkauf, L.C. Wickliffe, and J.A. Morris, Jr. 2020. Applications of spatial autocorrelation analyses for marine aquaculture siting. Frontiers in Marine Science doi: 10.3389/fmars.2019.00806 Bogdanoff, A.K., K.W. Shertzer, C.A. Layman, J.K. Chapman, M.C. Fruitema, J. Solomon, J. Sabattis, S. Green, and J.A. Morris, Jr. 2020. Optimum lionfish yield: a non-traditional management concept for invasive lionfish (Pterois spp.) fisheries. Biological Invasions doi.org/10.1007/s10530-020-02398-z(0123456789().,-volV()0123456789().,-volV) Theuerkauf, S.J.., J.A. Morris, Jr. , T.J. Waters, L.C. Wickliffe, H.K. Alleway, and R.C. Jones. (2019). A global spatial analysis reveals where marine aquaculture can benefit nature and people. PLoS ONE 14(10):e0222282. Wickliffe, L.C., V.C. Crothers, S.J. Theuerkauf, K.L. Riley, and J.A. Morris, Jr. (2019). Shellfish aquaculture map viewers: An assessment of design, data, and functions to inform planning and siting in the United States. Journal of Shellfish Research 38(2):209-221. Bors, E.K., S. Herrera, J.A. Morris, Jr. , and T.M. Shank (2019). Population genomics of rapidly invading lionfish in the Caribbean reveals signals of range expansion in the absence of population structure. Ecology and Evolution 9:3306-3320. Eddy, C. J. Pitt, K. Oliveira, J.A. Morris, Jr. , J. Potts, and D. Bernal. (2019). The life history characteristics of invasive lionfish (Pterois volitans and P. miles) in Bermuda. Environmental Biology of Fishes 102(6): 887-900. Matthews, D.G. and J.A. Morris, Jr. (2019). Intersex in male invasive Atlantic lionfish, Pterois spp. Aquatic Biology 28:13-19. Peak, J., A.K. Bogdnaoff, C.A. Layman, B. Castillo, K. Reale-Munroe, J. Chapman, K. Dahl, W.F. Patterson III, C. Eddy, R.D. Ellis, M. Faletti, N. Higgs, M.A. Johnston, R.C. Munoz, V. Sandel, J.C. Villasenor-Derbez, J.A. Morris, Jr. (2018). Feeding ecology of invasive lionfish (Pterois volitans and Pterois miles) in the temperate and tropical western Atlantic. Biological Invasions 20(9):2576-2597. Sancho, G., P.R. Kingsley-Smith, J.A. Morris, Jr. , C.A. Toline, V. McDonough, and S.M. Doty. (2018). Invasive lionfish (Pterois volitans/miles) feeding ecology in Biscayne National Park, Florida, USA. Biological Invasions 20(9): 2343-2361. Hardison, D.R., W.C. Holland, H.T. Darius, M. Chinain, P.A. Tester, D. Shea, A.K. Bogdanoff, J.A. Morris, Jr. , H.A. Flores Quintana, C.R. Loeffler, D. Buddo, R.W. Litaker. (2018). Investigation of ciguatoxins in invasive lionfish from the greater caribbean region: Implications for fishery development. PLoS ONE 13(6): e0198358. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0198358 Bogdanoff, A.K., J. Mostowy, J. Peake, C.A. Layman, A.B. Bermudez, C.G. Baca, N.H. Palacios, D.T.M. Gonzalez, M. Xicotenciatl, and J.M. Morris, Jr. (2018). A brief description of invasive lionfish (Pterois sp.) diet composition in the Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park. Food Webs 17:e00104. Beattie, M., D.P. Nowacek, A.K. Bogdanoff, L. Akins, and J.A. Morris, Jr. (2017). The roar of the lionfishes Pterois volitans and Pterois miles. Journal of Fish Biology 90(6):2488-2495. Chagaris, D., S. Binion-Rock, A. Bogdnaoff, K. Dahl, J. Granneman, H. Harris, J. Mohan, M.B. Rudd, M.K. Swenarton, R. Ahrens, W.F. Patterson III., J.A. Morris, Jr. , and M. Allen. (2017). An ecosystem-based approach to evaluating impacts and management of invasive lionfish. Fisheries 42(8):421-431. Govoni, J.J., J.A. Morris Jr. and D.W. Evans (2017) Tracing dietary mercury histochemically, with autometallography, through the liver to the ovaries and spawned eggs of the spot, a temperate coastal marine fish. Journal of Aquatic Animal Health, 29:3, 173-180, DOI: 10.1080/08997659.2017.1349009 Hixon, M.A., S.J. Green, M.A. Albins, J.L. Akins, and J.A. Morris, Jr. 2016. Lionfish: a major marine invasion. Marine Ecology Progress Series. doi: 10.3354/meps11909 Eddy, C. J. Pitt, J.A. Morris, Jr. , S. Smith, G. Goodbody-Gringley, and D. Bernal. (2016). Diet and prey selectivity of invasive lionfish (Pterois volitans and P. miles) in Bermuda. Marine Ecology Progress Series. Hardison, D.R., W.C. Holland, J.R. McCall, A.J. Bourdelais, D.G. Baden, H.T. Darius, M. Chinain, P.A. Tester, D. Shea, H.A. Flores Quintana, J.A. Morris, Jr. , and R.W. Litaker. 2016. Fluorescent receptor binding assay for detecting ciguatoxins in fish. PLOS ONE. Watanabe, W.O., Md. Shah Alam, A.D. Ostrowski, F.A. Montgomery, J.E. Gabel, J.A. Morris, Jr. , P.J. Seaton. (2016) Live prey enrichment and artificial microdiets for larviculture of Atlantic red porgy Pagrus pagrus. Aquaculture Reports 3:93-107. Schofield, P.J., D.H. Huge, T.C. Rezek, D.H. Slone, and J.A. Morris, Jr. (2015) Survival and growth of invasive Indo-Pacific lionfish at low salinities. Aquatic Invasions 10(3):333-337. Price, C. K.D. Black, B.T. Hargrave, and J.A. Morris, Jr. (2015). Marine cage culture and the environment: Effects on water quality and primary production. Aquaculture Environmental Interactions 6:151-174. Rhyne, A., R.J. Holmberg, M.F. Tlusty, E. Futomaa, L. Kaufman, and J.A. Morris, Jr. (2014). The 800-pound grouper in the room: Asymptotic body size and invasiveness of marine aquarium fishes. Marine Policy 53:7-12. Akins, J.L., J.A. Morris, Jr. and S.J. Green. (2014). In situ tagging technique for fishes provides insight into growth and movement of invasive lionfish. Ecology and Evolution. doi: 10.1002/ece3.1171 Rust, M.B., K.H. Amos, A.L. Bagwill, W.W. Dickhoff, L.M. Juarez, C.S. Price, J.A. Morris, Jr. , M.C. Rubino. (2014). Environmental performance of marine net-pen aquaculture in the United States. Fisheries 39(11): 508-524. Fuller, P.L., D.M. Knott, P.R. Kingsley-Smith, J.A. Morris, C.A. Buckel, M.E. Hunter, and L.D. Hartman. 2014. Invasion of Asian tiger shrimp, Penaeus monodon Fabricius, 1798, in the western north Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. Aquatic Invasions 9:59-70. Cerino, D., A. Overton, J.A. Rice. and J.A. Morris, Jr (2013). Bioenergetics and trophic impacts of invasive Indo-Pacific lionfish. Transactions of the American Fisheries Society 142:6, 1522-1534. Cote, I.M., S.J. Green, J.A. Morris, Jr. , J.L. Akins, D. Steinke. 2013. Diet richness of invasive Indo-Pacific lionfish revealed by DNA barcoding. Marine Ecology Progress Series 472: 249-256. Schultz, T.F., C. Keelin-Fitzpatrick, D.W. Freshwater, and J.A. Morris, Jr. (2013). Characterization of 18 polymorphic microsatellite loci from invasive lionfish (Pterois volitans and P. miles). Conservation Genetics Resources. DOI 10.1007/s12686-013-9860-5. Rhyne, A.L., M.F. Tlusty, P. Schofield, L. Kaufman, J.A. Morris, Jr. , and A. Bruckner. (2012). Revealing the coral reef wildlife trade demand on biodiversity. PloS One 7(5): 1-9. Morris, J.A., Jr., and M. Carman. (2012). Fragmentation reattachment, reproductive status, and health indicators of the invasive colonial tunicate Didemnum vexillum with implications for dispersal. Biological Invasions 14(10): 2133-2140. Bullard, S., A. Barse, S. Curran, and J. Morris. (2011). First record of a digenean from invasive lionfish, Pterois cf. volitans, (scorpaeniformes: scorpaenidae) in the Northwestern Atlantic ocean. Journal of Parasitology 97(5): 833-837. Badillo, R.B., W. Banner, J. A. Morris, Jr., S.E. Schaeffer. (2012). A Case Study of Lionfish Sting-Induced Paralysis. AACL Bioflux 5(1): 1-3. Morris, J.A. Jr., K.W. Shertzer, and J.A. Rice. (2011) A stage-based matrix population model of invasive lionfish with implications for control. Biological Invasions 13:7-12. Vásquez-Yeomans, L., L. Carrillo, S.M.E. Estrella Malca, J.A. Morris, Jr. , T. Schultz, J.T. Lamkin (2011). First larval record of Pterois volitans (Pisces: Scorpaenidae) collected from the ichthyoplankton in the Atlantic. Biological Invasions DIO 10.1007/x10530-011-9968-z. Morris, J.A., Jr., A. Thomas, A. Rhyne, N. Breen, L. Akins, and B. Nash. (2011) Nutritional properties of the invasive lionfish: A delicious and nutritious approach for controlling the invasion. AACL Bioflux 4(1): 21-26. Ostrowski, A.D., W.O. Watanabe, F.P. Montgomery, T.C. Rezek, T.H. Shafer, and J.A. Morris, Jr. (2011). Effects of salinity and temperature on the growth, survival, whole body osmolality, stress resistance, and expression of Na+/K+ ATPase mRNA in red porgy (Pagrus pagrus). Aquaculture 314:193-201. Morris, J.A., Jr., C.V. Sullivan, J.J. Govoni. (2011). Oogenesis and spawn formation in the lionfishes Pterois miles and Pterois volitans. Scientia Marina 75(1): 147-154. Anderson, E.T., M.K. Stoskopf, J.A. Morris, Jr. , E.T. Clarke, and C.A. Harmes. (2010). Hematology, plasma biochemistry, and tissue enzyme activities of invasive lionfish (Pterois volitans) off North Carolina, USA. Journal of Aquatic Animal Health 22:266-273. Carman, M.R., J.A. Morris, Jr. , R.C. Karney, and D.W. Grunden. (2010). Preliminary assessment of native and invasive tunicates in shellfish aquaculture of New England and the mid-Atlantic States, USA. Journal of Applied Ichthyology 26(Suppl 2): 8-11. Ahrenholz, D.W. and J.A. Morris, Jr. (2010). Larval duration of the lionfish, Pterois volitans, collected from the Bahamian Archipelago. Environmental Biology of Fishes 88(4): 305-309. Rezek, T.C., W.O. Watanabe, J.A. Morris, Jr. , N.A. McNeil. (2009). Atlantic red porgy: Candidate species for U.S. aquaculture. Global Aquaculture Advocate Jan/Feb 44-46. Morris, J.A., Jr. and J.L. Akins. 2009. Feeding ecology of the invasive lionfish in the Bahamian archipelago. Environmental Biology of Fishes 86:389-398. Morris, J.A., Jr., Carman, M.R., Hoagland, K.E., Green-Beach, E.R.M, Karney, R.C. 2008. Impact of the invasive colonial tunicate Didemnum vexillum on the recruitment of the bay scallop (Argopecten irradians irradians) and implications for recruitment of the sea scallop (Placopecten magellanicus) on Georges Bank. Aquatic Invasions 4:207-211. McGhee, T., Morris, J.A., Jr., R.T. Noble, and P.K. Fowler. (2008). Comparative Microbial Dynamics in Crassostrea virginica (Gmelin, 1791) and Crassostrea ariakensis (Fujita, 1913). Journal of Shellfish Research 27: 559-565. Morris, J.A., Jr. and D.W. Freshwater. 2008. Phenotypic Variation of Lionfish Supraocular Tentacles. Environmental Biology of Fishes. 83:237-241. Morris, J.A., Jr., T.C. Rezek, N.A. McNeil, and W.O. Watanabe. 2008. Aquaculture of the Atlantic red porgy. North American Journal of Aquaculture 70:184-191. Mark W. Vandersea, R. Wayne Litaker, Bryan Yonnish, Emilio Sosa, Jan H. Landsberg, Chris Pullinger, Paula Moon-Butzin, Jason Green, James A. Morris, Howard Kator, Edward J. Noga, and Patricia A. Tester. Molecular Assays for Detecting Aphanomyces invadans in Ulcerative Mycotic Fish Lesions. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 2006 72: 1551-1557. Morris, J.A., Jr., Rulifson, R.A., Babaluk, J.A., May, P.G., and Campbell, J.L. 2005. Use of micro-PIXE to investigate otolith Sr distributions of the anadromous striped bass, Morone saxatilis. Journal of X-ray Spectrometry. 34:301-305. Fey, DP, Bath GE, Morris, J.A., Jr., Hare JA. 2005. Effect of otolith type and preparation technique on age estimation of larval; and juvenile spot (Leiostomus xanthurus). Fish Bulletin 103: 544-552. Morris, J.A., Jr., Rulifson, R.A. and Toburen, L.H. 2003. Life history strategies of striped bass, Morone saxatilis, populations inferred from otolith microchemistry. Fisheries Research 62: 53-63. Summers, K., McKeon, S., Sellars, J., Keusenkothen, M., Morris, J.A., Jr., Gloeckner, D., Pressley, C., Price, B., and Snow, H. 2003. Parasitic exploitation as an engine of diversity. Biological Reviews. 78: 639-675. POLICY AND TECHNICAL ARTICLES Morris JA Jr, MacKay JK, Jossart JA, Wickliffe LC, Randall AL, Bath GE, Balling MB, Jensen BM, Riley KL. 2021. An Aquaculture Opportunity Area Atlas for the Southern California Bight. NOAA Technical Memorandum NOS NCCOS 298. 485 p. DOI: 10.25923/tmx9-ex26 Riley KL, Wickliffe LC, Jossart JA, MacKay JK, Randall AL, Bath GE, Balling MB, Jensen BM, Morris JA Jr. 2021. An Aquaculture Opportunity Area Atlas for the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. NOAA Technical Memorandum NOS NCCOS 299. 545 p. DOI:10.25923/8cb3-3r66 Wickliffe, L.C., F.C. Rohde, K.L. Riley, and J.A. Morris, Jr. (eds.). 2019. An assessment of fisheries species to inform time-of-year restrictions for North Carolina and South Carolina. NOAA Technical Memorandum NOS NCCOS 263. 268 p. https://doi.org/10.25923/7xdd-nw91 El Moutchou, N., L.C. Wickliffe, J.B. King, J.L. Hawkins, T. Carpenter, and J.A. Morris, Jr. (2019). Sustainable marine aquaculture in Morocco: siting guidelines, monitoring standards, and environmental models for coastal finfish aquaculture. Moroccan Agency for Aquaculture Development. 154 pp. Hawkins, J.S., G.E. Bath, W.W. Dickhoff, J.A. Morris, Jr. 2019. State of science on net-pen aquaculture in Puget Sound, Washington. WA Department of Ecology Publication. https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/ezshare/sea/Shorelines/StateScience.pdf Wickliffe, L.C., K.L. Riley, and J.A. Morris, Jr. (2018). Spatial technologies for disaster assessment and emergency response for coastal aquaculture in the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean regions. In, Aguilar-Manjarrez, J., Wickliffe, L.C. & Dean, A., eds. 2018. Guidance on spatial technologies for disaster risk management in aquaculture. Full document. Rome, United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO). 312 pp. License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO. Price, C.S., J.A. Morris, Jr. , E. Keane, D. Morin, C. Vaccard, and D. Bean. 2017. Protected species and aquaculture interactions. NOAA NOS NCCOS Technical Memorandum 211. Anderson, E.J., J.M. Dettmers, J.S. Diana, K. McCormack, J.A. Morris, Jr. , A.D. Scarfe, C. Stow, R.A. Stein. 2015. Great Lakes Net-Pen Commercial Aquaculture: A short summary of the science. Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Environmental Quality, and Natural Resources. Science Advisory Panel, October 2015. http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdard/AquaRprt_504335_7.pdf Gómez Lozano, R., L. Anderson, J.L. Akins, D.S.A. Buddo, G. García-Moliner, F. Gourdin, M. Laurent, C. Lilyestrom, J.A. Morris, Jr. , N. Ramnanan, and R. Torres. 2013. Regional Strategy for the Control of Invasive Lionfish in the Wider Caribbean. International Coral Reef Initiative, 31 pp. Price, C.S. and J.A. Morris, Jr. (2013). Marine cage culture and the environment: Twenty-first century science informing a sustainable industry. NOAA Technical Memorandum NOS NCCOS 164. 158pp. Green, S., J. Akins, and J.A. Morris, Jr. 2012. Lionfish dissection: Techniques and applications. NOAA Technical Memorandum. NOS NCCOS 139. Bean, T., J. A. Morris, Jr., R.T. Noble, and P.K. Fowler. 2006. Comparative Microbial Dynamics in Crassostrea virginica and Crassostrea ariakensis. NOAA Technical Memorandum NOS NCCOS 25. 32 pp. Morris, J.A., Jr. and P.E. Whitfield. 2009. Biology, ecology, control and management of the invasive Indo-Pacific lionfish: An updated integrated assessment. NOAA Technical Memorandum NOS NCCOS 99. 59p CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOP PROCEEDINGS California Offshore Aquaculture Coastal Manager Working Group (2016). Offshore Aquaculture in the Southern California Bight. Workshop reports 1 & 2. http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/mcri/info/offshore_aquaculture_in_the_southern_california_bight Potential protected resources interactions with longline aquaculture. Workshop Summary. 2015. NOAA Fisheries Greater Atlantic Regional Office, 14p. Tester, P., R.W. Litaker, and J.A. Morris, Jr. (2014). Ciguatera fish poisoning in the Gulf and Caribbean: What do we really know? Proceedings of the Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute. Bogdanoff, A.K., J.L. Akins (2013) GCFI Invasive Lionfish Working Group, J.A. Morris, Jr. (2014). Invasive lionfish in the marketplace: Challenges and opportunities. Proceedings of the Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute. Morris, J. A. Jr., J. L. Akins, A. Barse, D. Cerino, D. W. Freshwater, S. J. Green, R. C. Muñoz, C. Paris, P.E. Whitfield. (2009). Biology and ecology of the invasive lionfishes, Pterois miles and Pterois volitans. Proceedings of the Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute 29: 409-414. Beck, J., D. O’Brien, J. Koss, E. Fairey, J. Morris, C. Lilyestrom, E. Ojeda, and C. Price. (2011) Workshop for development of sustainable practices for marine cage culture operations in the U.S. Caribbean. Proceedings of the Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute 31 Cerino, D., J. Morris, A. Overton, and J. Rice. (2011) Bioenergetics and trophic impacts of invasive Indo-Pacific lionfish. Proceedings of the Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute 31 Potts, J.C., D. Berrane, J.A. Morris, Jr. (2011) Age and growth of lionfish from the Western North Atlantic. Proceedings of the Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute 31 STUDENT MENTORSHIP EXPERIENCE Postdoctoral Students Dr. Najat El Moutchou, Morocco coastal management training funded by US State Department (2017-2019) Dr. Ken Riley, Aquaculture coastal management (2010-2014) Doctoral Students Alex Bogdanoff, North Carolina State University (2014-2020) (Co-chair with Dr. Craig Layman) Corey Eddy, University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth (2012-2018). Denis Chin, University of the West Indies, Jamaica (2012-2016) Dane Huge, University of Florida (2010-2014) Master’s Students Evan Knight, East Carolina University (2013-2015) Reproductive biology of striped bass in the Tar River, North Carolina Alex Bogdanoff, Coastal Carolina University (2013-2015) Sarah Doty, College of Charleston (2011-2014) Impacts of invasive lionfish on artificial reefs of South Carolina Jonathan Schram, Duke University (2010-2011) Towards reform of marine invasive species policy in the U.S. Jacob Boyd, East Carolina University (2009-2011) Reproductive biology of striped bass in the Roanoke River Undergraduates I have mentored ~30 undergraduate students from various universities and programs including the Hollings Marine Scholars Program, Five College Program, and Nancy Foster Scholars.