Meagan Mna Dunphy-Daly | Scholars@Duke

Meagan Mna Dunphy-Daly
Lecturing Fellow in the Marine Science and Conservation Division

Current Appointments & Affiliations

Lecturing Fellow in the Marine Science and Conservation Division, Marine Science and Conservation, Nicholas School of the Environment 2020
Associate Dean of Experiential Education and Undergraduate Research, Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University 2023

Contact Information

A308 LSRC, 308 Research Drive, Durham, NC 27710
meagan.dunphy-daly@duke.edu (919) 660-7866

Background
Education, Training, & Certifications
- Ph.D., Duke University 2015
Previous Appointments & Affiliations
- Instructor in Marine Science and Conservation, Marine Science and Conservation, Nicholas School of the Environment 2017 - 2020
Recognition
In the News
- AUG 27, 2019 School of Medicine Magnify Magazine
  
  How Do Whales Fight Off Cancer?
- OCT 1, 2018 Duke Research Blog
  
  The Complicated Balance of Predators and Prey
Research
Selected Grants
- NMFS Population Dynamics Sea Grant Graduate Fellowship - An assessment of pelagic predator populations awarded by NC Sea Grant 2012 - 2015
Publications & Artistic Works
Selected Publications
- Academic Articles
  - Diana, Zoie, Kelly Reilly, Rachel Karasik, Tibor Vegh, Yifan Wang, Zoe Wong, Lauren Dunn, et al. “Voluntary commitments made by the world's largest companies focus on recycling and packaging over other actions to address the plastics crisis.” One Earth (Cambridge, Mass.) 5, no. 11 (November 2022): 1286–1306. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oneear.2022.10.008.
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  - Diana, Z., R. Karasik, G. B. Merrill, M. Morrison, K. A. Corcoran, D. Vermeer, E. Hepler-Smith, et al. “A transdisciplinary approach to reducing global plastic pollution.” Frontiers in Marine Science 9 (October 28, 2022). https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2022.1032381.
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  - Dayanidhi, D. L., B. C. Thomas, J. S. Osterberg, M. Vuong, G. Vargas, S. K. Kwartler, E. Schmaltz, et al. “Exploring the Diversity of the Marine Environment for New Anti-cancer Compounds.” Frontiers in Marine Science 7 (January 21, 2021). https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2020.614766.
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  - Schmaltz, Emma, Emily C. Melvin, Zoie Diana, Ella F. Gunady, Daniel Rittschof, Jason A. Somarelli, John Virdin, and Meagan M. Dunphy-Daly. “Plastic pollution solutions: emerging technologies to prevent and collectmarineplastic pollution.” Environ Int 144 (November 2020): 106067. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2020.106067.
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  - Sheth, M. U., S. K. Kwartler, E. R. Schmaltz, S. M. Hoskinson, E. J. Martz, M. M. Dunphy-Daly, T. F. Schultz, A. J. Read, W. C. Eward, and J. A. Somarelli. “Bioengineering a Future Free of Marine Plastic Waste.” Frontiers in Marine Science 6 (October 11, 2019). https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2019.00624.
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  - Roman, Joe, Meagan M. Dunphy-Daly, David W. Johnston, and Andrew J. Read. “Lifting baselines to address the consequences of conservation success.” Trends in Ecology & Evolution 30, no. 6 (June 2015): 299–302. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tree.2015.04.003.
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  - Heithaus, M. R., J. J. Vaudo, S. Kreicker, C. A. Layman, M. Krützen, D. A. Burkholder, K. Gastrich, et al. “Apparent resource partitioning and trophic structure of large-bodied marine predators in a relatively pristine seagrass ecosystem.” Marine Ecology Progress Series 481 (May 7, 2013): 225–37. https://doi.org/10.3354/meps10235.
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  - Roman, Joe, Irit Altman, Meagan M. Dunphy-Daly, Caitlin Campbell, Michael Jasny, and Andrew J. Read. “The Marine Mammal Protection Act at 40: status, recovery, and future of U.S. marine mammals.” Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences 1286 (May 2013): 29–49. https://doi.org/10.1111/nyas.12040.
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  - Dunphy-Daly, M. M., M. R. Heithaus, A. J. Wirsing, J. S. F. Mardon, and D. A. Burkholder. “Predation risk influences the diving behavior of a marine mesopredator.” Open Ecology Journal 3, no. SPEC.ISS.2 (December 1, 2010): 8–15. https://doi.org/10.2174/1874213001003030008.
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  - Heithaus, M. R., B. K. Delius, A. J. Wirsing, and M. M. Dunphy-Daly. “Physical factors influencing the distribution of a top predator in a subtropical oligotrophic estuary.” Limnology and Oceanography 54, no. 2 (January 1, 2009): 472–82. https://doi.org/10.4319/lo.2009.54.2.0472.
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  - Dunphy-Daly, M. M., M. R. Heithaus, and D. E. Claridge. “Temporal variation in dwarf sperm whale (Kogia sima) habitat use and group size off Great Abaco Island, Bahamas.” Marine Mammal Science 24, no. 1 (January 1, 2008): 171–82. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1748-7692.2007.00183.x.
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  - Scheidler, Lydia C., Meagan M. Dunphy-Daly, Bradley J. White, David R. Andrew, Nicole Z. Mans, and Mary C. Garvin. “Survey of Aedes triseriatus (Diptera: Culicidae) for Lacrosse encephalitis virus and West Nile virus in Lorain County, Ohio.” Journal of Medical Entomology 43, no. 3 (May 2006): 589–93. https://doi.org/10.1603/0022-2585(2006)43[589:soatdc]2.0.co;2.
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Teaching & Mentoring
Recent Courses

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Education, Training, & Certifications

Previous Appointments & Affiliations

In the News

Selected Grants

Selected Publications

Academic Articles

Recent Courses