Janelle Layton

NOAA-EPP LMRCSC Graduate Fellow
M.S., Fisheries Science
Oregon State University

Janelle Layton is a masters student in Fisheries Science at Oregon State University. She works with Dr. Scott Heppell on the Grouper Moon Project and her research focus is concentrated on the impacts of climate change on Nassau Grouper by understanding differences in both morphological traits and gene expression. Janelle is very intrigued by conservation of marine fishes. She thoroughly enjoys the research she is currently involved in but is constantly aiming to expand her knowledge and skill sets. Janelle completed her BS at Hampton University studying Marine and Environmental Science. 

NERTO Title: Species Distribution Modeling of Climate-vulnerable West Coast Ground Fishes.

NERTO Advisor: Dr. Chris Harvey

Academic Advisor: Dr. Scott Heppell

Publications/Presentations

  1. Janelle Layton, Scott Heppell, Alli Candelmo, Brice Semmens, Christy Semmens, Brian C. Stock, Lynn Waterhouse, Croy M. McCoy, and Bradley Johnson. Investigating the Impacts of Increasing Temperatures on Early Life History Stages of Nassau Grouper. American Fisheries Society 151st Annual Meeting. Baltimore, MD November 6-10, 2021 – Poster
  2. Avila, A.M., Munger, J.E., Rosemond, C., Haver, S.M., Boisen, O., Layton, J.M., Monneedy, M.-y.H., Lasdin, K.S. and Heppell, S. (2021), Book Review: Fishery Ecosystem Dynamics. Fisheries. Accepted Author Manuscript. https://doi.org/10.1002/fsh.10706
  3. Layton, J. (2019). The Feeding Ecology of Pacific Lampreys Assessed by Gut Fullness and Prey Identification.  Presented at the ASLO meeting, San Juan, PR, Feb. 2019.
  4. Layton, J.M., Bonin, C.A., Pressley, N., Park, L.K., Weitkamp, L.A. & Lewallen, E.A. (2018). Genetic-based methods for assessing prey composition and feeding ecology of Pacific lampreys. Presented at the 90th Annual National Technical Association (NTA) Conference. Hampton University Sept 26-28, 2018.
  5. Layton, JM, Bonin CA, Pressley N, Park LK, Weitkamp LA, Lewallen EA. (2018). Genetic-based methods for assessing prey composition and feeding ecology of Pacific lampreys. Presented at the 23rd Annual School of Science Research Symposium, Hampton University, Hampton, VA April 11-12, 2018.
  6. Layton, JM, Bonin CA, Pressley N, Park LK, Weitkamp LA, Lewallen EA (2018). Genetic-based methods for assessing prey composition and feeding ecology of Pacific lampreys, 9th Biennial NOAA EPP Science and Education Forum. Howard University, Washington, DC, March 18-21, 2018.

NOAA Living Marine Resources Cooperative Science Center
University of Maryland Eastern Shore (Lead Institution)
(410) 651-7870
Award numbers: FY 2021 Award #NA21SEC4810005
Funding Agency: NOAA Educational Partnership Program with Minority-Serving Institutions (EPP/MSI)

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