NOAA-EPP LMRCSC Undergraduate Fellow
B.S., Marine & Environmental Science
Hampton University
Taj Nash is an undergraduate studying marine and environmental science at Hampton University. Her research focuses on the impacts of restored oyster reefs on the estuarine ecosystem in the Hampton River, such as recruitment rate and sediment accretion. The buildup of sediment trapped behind oyster reefs can help to rebuild shorelines and enhance coastal resilience, aligning with NOAA’s mission of conserving and managing marine ecosystems. Overall, her project will contribute to the growing knowledge of mitigation of environmental stressors.
Research Theme: Healthy Habitats
NOAA LMRCSC Fellows attain the NOAA Core Competencies detailed in this rubric.
Academic Advisor: Drs. Deidre Gibson & Joseph Reustle
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 (EPP/MSI)
