UNH Blue Economy Sandpit - Alison Watts, Ph.D.

Dr. Alison Watts is a Research Assistant Professor at the University of New Hampshire, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Dr. Watts’s main research interest include working with regulatory agencies and resource managers to develop effective and transferable methods for monitoring marine ecosystems. Most of her current work is focused on ways to use DNA in environmental samples (eDNA) to support management of marine systems. eDNA can be used to characterize whole communities ranging from bacteria to whales, or can be targeted to identify the presence of specific species including invasive or rare organisms. Our lab at UNH is currently developing fish monitoring and biodiversity assessments at estuarine sites around the country, collecting pilot information on aquaculture monitoring, and developing methods to detect invasive species in both marine and freshwater systems. Other areas we are exploring include monitoring fish recovery after dam restoration, assessing the impact of offshore wind generation, and mapping ecosystem response to climate change. We look forward to discussing potential applications with interested partners.

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