Scholars@Duke

• Background
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  Education, Training, & Certifications

  • Ph.D., Duke University 2015
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  Duke Appointment History

  • Instructor in Marine Science and Conservation, Marine Science and Conservation, Nicholas School of the Environment 2017 - 2020
• Recognition
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  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
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  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
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  Selected Publications

  • Academic Articles

    • 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
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  Recent Courses

  • BIOLOGY 205: Marine Megafauna 2021
  • ENVIRON 205: Marine Megafauna 2021
  • ENVIRON 393: Research Independent Study 2021
  • ENVIRON 593: Independent Studies and Projects 2021
  • ENVIRON 899: Master's Project 2021
  • BIOLOGY 205: Marine Megafauna 2020
  • ENVIRON 205: Marine Megafauna 2020
  • ENVIRON 393: Research Independent Study 2020
  • ENVIRON 394: Research Independent Study 2020
  • ENVIRON 899: Master's Project 2020
  • BIOLOGY 205: Marine Megafauna 2019
  • ENVIRON 205: Marine Megafauna 2019
  • ENVIRON 393: Research Independent Study 2019

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