Dr. Kirk Havens
Institution : Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS)
Department : Center for Coastal Resources Management (CCRM)
Expertise : Coastal/Estuarine Sampling and Monitoring, Crabs, Ecology, Invasive Species, Marine Life, Sea Level Rise, Wildlife Ecology, public policy, wetlands, adaptive management, marine debris, biopolymers
Chesapeake Management Areas : Sustainable Fisheries, Vital Habitats, Water Quality, Toxic Contaminants, Healthy Watersheds, Land Conservation, Public Access, Environmental Literacy, Stewardship, Climate Resiliency, Fostering Diversity
Research interests : marine debris, derelict fishing gear, adaptive management, wetlands