Bio

Advisor and Program

Dr. Juliet Wong
Marine Science & Conservation, Duke University

About

I am entering the second year of my Ph.D. in Marine Science and Conservation at the Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment and Duke Marine Lab. My research explores how marine invertebrates respond to environmental change, with a particular focus on sea urchins and oysters as ecologically and economically important coastal species. I am especially motivated to understand how climate-driven stressors affect both marine ecosystems and the coastal communities that depend on them. Through interdisciplinary and applied research, I aim to connect ecological science with conservation, aquaculture sustainability, and climate adaptation. Ultimately, I hope to work at the science-management interface, producing decision-relevant research that supports resilient marine ecosystems and informed coastal resource management.

Research Interests

My research combines physiological, molecular, and field-based approaches to investigate how climate-driven stressors influence marine invertebrate health and resilience. I am particularly interested in understanding how environmental disturbance contributes to mortality events in species that play foundational roles in coastal ecosystems and aquaculture. A major goal of my work is to translate ecological research into actionable outcomes by developing knowledge that can inform ecological forecasting, climate adaptation strategies, and coastal management decisions. I am also interested in interdisciplinary approaches that integrate ecological data with stakeholder perspectives to better address emerging challenges in marine conservation and resource sustainability.