Biology Seminary Series - Dr Eric Moody, Middlebury College

Hold the Salt: Salinity Influences Structure and Function of Streams Across North America

Most inland waters are defined by their low salinity relative to the oceans. However, both geological and anthropogenic processes can lead to freshwater salinization. This talk will summarize work done by Eric Moody and his research students at Middlebury College using ecological stoichiometry as a framework to study the causes and consequences of freshwater salinization in streams and rivers across North America.

Eric Moody is an Assistant Professor in the Biology Department at Middlebury College, where he has worked since 2019. Eric develops and applies concepts from the framework of ecological stoichiometry to understand how aquatic ecosystems function. Eric applies his hands-on and field-based philosophy to working with students in his research lab and in the courses he teaches at Middlebury.