Faculty Info: Richard M. Starr
RICHARD M. STARR
Adjunct Professor, Moss Landing Marine Laboratories
B.A., University of Virginia
M.A., Oregon State University
Ph.D., Universidad Autónoma de Baja California Sur, Mexico
Email: starr@mlml.calstate.edu
Lab Website: http://seagrant.mlml.calstate.edu/rstarr.php
Specific Research Interests: Our research focuses on the conservation biology of species that are caught in commercial and recreational fisheries. We study the ecology of fishes and effects of fishing in order to provide information for better resource management strategies. For example, we are currently studying habitat associations and movements of fishes to estimate the effects of marine reserves. Current Projects: (1) Research on rockfish, lingcod, and groupers to help promote the wise use, conservation, and management of valuable fishery resources; (2) Collaborative fisheries research; (3) Submersible surveys to evaluate changes in fish populations in Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary; (4) Movement studies of nearshore fishes using acoustic telemetry; (5) Promotion and coordination of regional marine research and education; (6) Development of an ocean science camp for children. Selected Publications: Starr, R.M., E. Sala, E. Ballesteros, and M. Zabala. 2007. Spatial dynamics of the Nassau grouper (Epinephelus striatus) in a Caribbean atoll. Marine Ecology Progress Series. Starr, R.M., V. O’Connell, S. Ralston, and L. Breaker. 2005. Use of acoustic tags to estimate natural mortality, spillover, and movements of lingcod (Ophiodon elongatus) in a marine reserve. Marine Technology Society Journal. Spring 2005, Vol. 39, No. 1, pp. 19-30. Starr, R.M., V. O’Connell, and S.Ralston. 2004. Movements of lingcod (Ophiodon elongatus) in southeast Alaska: potential for increased conservation and yield from marine reserves. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, Vol. 61, No. 7. pp. 1083 -1094. Starr, R.M., M.H. Carr, J. Caselle, J.A. Estes, C. Pomeroy, C. Syms, D.A. VenTresca, and M.M. Yoklavich. 2004. A Review of the ecological effectiveness of subtidal marine reserves in Central California. Part I. Synopsis of scientific investigations. Marine Sanctuaries Conservation Series MSD-04-02. U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Marine Sanctuaries Division, Silver Spring. 133 pp. Starr, R.M., M. H. Carr, J. Caselle, J. A. Estes, C. Syms, D. A. VenTresca, and M. M. Yoklavich. 2004. A Review of the ecological effectiveness of subtidal marine reserves in Central California. Part II. Summary of existing marine reserves in Central California and their potential benefits. Marine Sanctuaries Conservation Series MSD-04-02. U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Marine Sanctuaries Division, Silver Spring. 14 pp. Starr, R.M., J.M. Cope, and L.A. Kerr. 2002. Trends in fisheries and fishery resources associated with the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary from 1981–2001. California Sea Grant College System Publication T- 046. 156 pp. Yoklavich, M., G. Cailliet, R.N. Lea, H.G. Greene, R. Starr, J. De Marignac, and J. Field. 2002. Deepwater habitat and fish resources associated with the Big Creek Ecological Reserve. California Cooperative Fisheries Investigation Report. CalCOFI MS2002-03. 25 pp. Starr, R.M., J.N. Heine, J.M. Felton, and G.M. Cailliet. 2002. Movements of bocaccio (Sebastes paucispinis) and greenspotted (Sebastes chlorostictus) rockfishes in a Monterey submarine canyon: Implications for the design of marine reserves. Fishery Bulletin Vol. 100, No. 2. pp. 324-337. Adams, P.B. and R.M. Starr. 2001. Lingcod. pp. 191-193 in: Leet. W.S., C.M. Dewees, R. Klingbeil, and E. Larson. 2001. California's Living Marine Resources: A Status Report. California Department of Fish and Game. 593 pp. Sala, E., E. Ballesteros, R.M. Starr. 2001. Rapid decline of Nassau grouper spawning aggregations in Belize: Fishery management and conservation needs. Journal American Fisheries Society. Vol. 26. No. 10. pp. 23-30. Yoklavich, M., G. Cailliet, R.N. Lea, H.G. Greene, R. Starr, J. De Marignac, and J. Field. 2001. Deepwater habitat and fish resources associated with a Marine Reserve: Implications for Fisheries Management, Part 1. California Sea Grant College Program. Marine Ecological Reserves Research Program Research Results R/BC 1. Greene, H.G., M.M. Yoklavich, V.M. O'Connell, R.M. Starr, W.W. Wakefield, C.K. Brylinsky, J.J. Bizzarro, and G.M. Cailliet. 2000. Mapping and Classification of Deep Seafloor Habitats. ICES paper CM 2000/T:08. 11 pp. |
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