https://dev.oceanexpert.org/expert/Jim%20Wessel

MSc, Marine Biology, Univ. of Charleston, SCBSc, Biology, Francis Marion College

Research
Data Management
Operational Support (technical)

Biological Oceanography
Marine Ecology

Currently work in SCDNR-MRRI's Genetics lab, Responsible for specimen/sample cataloging, DNA isolation, RFLPs, gel electrophoresis, ultraviolet fluorescent photography. Primary species studied include Coryphaena hippurus, Pagrus pagrus, Paralichthys lethostimga, Limulus polyphemus, Secondary species include Epinephelus spp., Mycteroperca spp., Lutjanus spp., Harpadon spp.Other recent research includes a detailed description on the myctophidae of the Somali Current, Gulf of Aden, southern Red Sea, and Arabian Sea via the R/V Tyro cruises of 1991-1993(Master's Thesis). Additionally, I have a species description of a Sternoptychid, Polyipnus limatulus, and information on various midwater fish families, including the Stomiidae, Chauliodontidae, Melanostomiidae, Gonostomatidae, Sternoptychidae, among others.

N Atl Coast Of Us, Florida Keys, Gulf Of Mexico, Indian Ocean - Somali Current R

Midwater fishes, Myctophidae, see activities below

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