Aquatic Ecology Lab

Taylor Jones' thesis on mercury and emerging insects published in ET&C!
February 22, 2013

Taylor Jones, Matt Chumchal, Ray Drenner and others have published a paper examining factors that impact mercury flux in emerging insects.

Click here to read the paper.

The Aquatic Ecology Research Lab at TCU explores a variety of questions related to community and ecosystem ecology, fisheries, and ecotoxicology. We conduct experiments using mesocosms and hatchery ponds and conduct field studies in ponds at the LBJ Grassland ponds, large reservoirs, coastal estuaries and the Gulf of Mexico. We work with a wide variety of aquatic organisms including plankton, macroinvertebrates, fish, and turtles. Most importantly we are committed to involving students in the lab's research. Explore the links above to learn more. Students and teachers interested in learning more about aquatic ecology should also visit the North Texas Aquatics Gateway.

Dr. Matt Chumchal is an Assistant Professor of Biology. He earned his PhD from the University of Oklahoma. Click here to go to Dr. Chumchal's faculty page.

Dr. Ray Drenner is a Professor of Biology. He earned his PhD from the University of Kansas. Click here to go to Dr. Drenner's faculty page.

Two TCU Aquatic Ecology Lab papers on mercury published in ES&T!
February 5, 2013

Click here to read the first paper which explores patterns of mercury contamination in the South Central US and here to read the second paper on mercury flux in emerging insects.