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Early Career Highlights
Keywords: marine biodiversity, biogeography and spatial heterogeneity; temperate and tropical community ecology
multivariate statistics and Beta diversity; DNA barcoding, historical/ancient DNA, eDNA
biofouling, endoliths, gastropods, abalone; cryptic, endangered, and invasive invertebrates
multivariate statistics and Beta diversity; DNA barcoding, historical/ancient DNA, eDNA
biofouling, endoliths, gastropods, abalone; cryptic, endangered, and invasive invertebrates
760+ citations; h-index of 5 (Google Scholar)
7 peer-reviewed publications, 1 scientific report
Collaborations in 7 countries with academic and government scientists
7 peer-reviewed publications, 1 scientific report
Collaborations in 7 countries with academic and government scientists
Education
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2023
2010 2005 |
Ph.D. in Oceanography, Université Laval, (Québec, Canada)
M.Sc. Marine Science, Moss Landing Marine Labs, Cal. State University Monterey Bay (CA, USA) B.Sc. Ecology, The University of Georgia (GA, USA) |
Publications
- Garrido I, Hawk HL, Bruning P, Pardo LM, Johnson LE (2023) Drift algal accumulation in ice scour pits provides an underestimated ecological subsidy in a novel Antarctic soft-sediment habitat. Biology 12(1): 128. doi.org/10.3390/biology12010128
- Hawk HL, LE Johnson. 2022. Biofouling assemblages on anthropogenic structures reflect seafloor access for benthic predators. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology 556:151796. doi.org/10.1016/j.jembe.2022.151796
- Ma KCK, HE Glon, HL Hawk, CN Chapman. 2020. Reconstructing the distribution of the non-native sea anemone, Diadumene lineata (Actiniaria), in the Canadian Maritimes: Local extinction in New Brunswick and no regional range expansion in Nova Scotia since its initial detection. Regional Studies in Marine Science 34: 101049. doi.org/10.1016/j.rsma.2020.101049
- Ma KCK, HL Hawk, C Goodwin, N Simard. 2019. Morphological identification of two invading ascidians: new records of Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) from Nova Scotia and Diplosoma listerianum (Milne-Edwards, 1841) from New Brunswick and Quebec. BioInvasions Records 8(1): 50 – 64. doi.org/10.3391/bir.2019.8.1.06
- Hawk HL, JB Geller. 2018. DNA entombed in seashells reveals the historical genetic diversity of the endangered white abalone, Haliotis sorenseni. Marine and Freshwater Research 70(3): 359 – 370. doi.org/10.1071/MF17342
- Geller JB, CP Meyer, M Parker, HL Hawk. 2013. Redesign of PCR primers for mitochondrial Cytochrome c oxidase subunit I for marine invertebrates and application in all-taxa biotic surveys. Molecular Ecology Resources 13 (5): 851-861. doi.org/10.1111/1755-0998.12138
- Andrews AH, R Leaf, L Rogers-Bennett, M Neuman, HL Hawk, G Cailliet. 2013. Bomb radiocarbon dating of the endangered white abalone (Haliotis sorenseni): investigations of age, growth and lifespan. Marine and Freshwater Research 64 (11): 1029-1039. doi.org/10.1071/MF13007
- Hawk HL. Historical genetic diversity of the endangered white abalone (Haliotis sorenseni). 2010. Master’s Thesis. California State University Monterey Bay, Paper 67. Open Access through Sea Grant California
Forthcoming Manuscripts
- Hawk HL, F Ferrario, LE Johnson. in prep. Harnessing method biases to optimize marine biodiversity monitoring strategies.
- Garrido I, HL Hawk, et al. Effects of physical parameters of Antarctic iceburg scour pits on the diversity of drift algae accumulations and the trophic structure of associated fauna.
Other Media
- Archambault P, S Bailey, J Goldsmit, HL Hawk, K Howland, A Lacoursiere-Roussel. Guide to the Identification of Non-Indigenous Marine Species with Potential for Introduction to the Canadian Arctic. October 2015. Publication of Canada Department of Fisheries and Oceans. doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.30047.15529
- Hawk HL. “Protect Pipis, Biologist Pleas.” The Leongatha Star [Leongatha, Vic, AU] March 2011.
- Blogs:
mlmlblog.wordpress.com – graduate student blog, research and professional development (2008-2011)
Research
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Present
2011 - 2012 2009 - 2012 2009 - 2010 2006 - 2009 2005 - 2007 2004 |
PhD Researcher, Université Laval (Québec)
“Ecological drivers of marine biodiversity and their value for monitoring and assessing the impacts of non-indigenous species across Canada.” Related publications: Ma et al. 2019; Archambault et al. 2015 Research Associate, California Dept. of Fish and Wildlife (California) Trace metals of fish, shellfish, and sediment Senior Research Associate, MLML (California) Marine invertebrate genetics, DNA barcoding, invasive species detection. PI: Jonathan Geller Related publication: Geller et al. 2013 MSc Researcher, MLML (California) "The historical genetic diversity of the endangered white abalone." Related publication: Hawk and Geller 2018 NOAA California Sea Grant Trainee, MLML (California) Radiocarbon aging of fish and invertebrates. PI’s: Gregor Cailliet, Allen Andrews Related publication: Andrews et al. 2013 Resident Biologist, Cabo Blanco Absolute Preserve (Costa Rica) Independent project: Habitat niches and ecological redundancy among intertidal gastropods. Maintain library, lab, and long-term databases of weather, flora, and fauna. Field and taxonomy aid Supervisors: Diana Lieberman, Milton Lieberman BSc Honors Researcher, UGA Ecolodge San Luis (Costa Rica) “Relating distributions of epiphytic bromeliad tank invertebrate assemblages with human health.” |
Teaching
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2019 - 2020
2019 2018 2015 - 2018 2009 2008 - 2009 2006 - 2008 2005 - 2006 2005 - 2006 |
Marine Biology - adjunct professor (undergraduate), Daytona Beach State College (Florida)
Bioinvasions in High Latitudes – content developer (graduate), Universidad Austral de Chile Marine Science & Oceanography – instructor (K-12), Tabor Academy (Massachusetts) Biostatistics & R – recurring presenter (graduate), Université Laval Benthic Ecology Lab (Québec) Invertebrate Zoology – teaching assistant (graduate), MLML (California) Natural History – naturalist (public), Point Lobos State Natural Reserve (California) Marine Biology – science camp instructor (K-12), Camp SEA Lab, (California) Coastal Ecology – resident lecturer (undergraduate/graduate), San Miguel Biological Station (Costa Rica) Tropical Field Ecology – teaching assistant (undergraduate), UGA Ecolodge San Luis (Costa Rica) |
Distinctions
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2017 2012 - 2016 2010 2010 2017 2013 2010 2009 2002 - 2005 2018 2017 2014 2003 - 2005 2002 - 2005 |
Research Funding
Québec-Océan Training Grant ($ 1,500 CAD) Canadian Aquatic Invasive Species Network (CAISN II) PhD Fellowship ($ 57,000 CAD) Myers Oceanographic and Marine Biology Trust Grant ($ 1,500 USD) David and Lucile Packard Foundation Research Award ($ 1,000 USD) Scholarships Canadian Associates of the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences Scholarship ($ 2,000 CAD) Université Laval international recruitment scholarship ($1,000 CAD) International Women’s Fishing Association Scholarship ($ 1,000 USD) Martha Johnston Memorial Scholarship ($ 1,000 USD) H.O.P.E. Scholar (State of Georgia) ($ 11,000 USD) Awards Top Paper Award, 9ème colloque de biologie, Université Laval ($ 300 CAD) Top Paper Award, 8ème colloque de biologie, Université Laval ($ 200 CAD) Second Runner-Up for best poster, Canadian Aquatic Invasive Species Annual Meeting Dean’s List, University of Georgia Presidential Scholar, University of Georgia |
Training & Certifications
SCUBA: 130+ research/training dives (78 cold/dry-suit, 52 cold/wet-suit, 30 warm water)
Scientific Diver, Canadian Association for Underwater Science (CAUS), 2013
Scientific Diver, American Association for Underwater Science (AAUS), 2009
Volunteer Diver, Reef Check California, 2009 – 2011
Master and Rescue Diver, NAUI, 2009
Open Water Diver, PADI, 2004
Ship Time: 4 single-day cruises (R/V Point Sur) in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, to identify and prepare DNA
extractions of animals from mid-water and benthic trawls, 2008 – 2011
Coral Biology and Coral Reef Ecology [training], Bermuda Institute for Ocean Sciences, 2017
Freshwater Zooplankton Identification [training], Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Ontario), 2015
Sustainable Pearl Aquaculture [training], Torres Pearls (Australia), 2011
Special Software: R, SQL, QGIS, Geneious, Coral Point Count, Inkscape, GIMP, D2L
Languages: intermediate Spanish and French
Scientific Diver, Canadian Association for Underwater Science (CAUS), 2013
Scientific Diver, American Association for Underwater Science (AAUS), 2009
Volunteer Diver, Reef Check California, 2009 – 2011
Master and Rescue Diver, NAUI, 2009
Open Water Diver, PADI, 2004
Ship Time: 4 single-day cruises (R/V Point Sur) in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, to identify and prepare DNA
extractions of animals from mid-water and benthic trawls, 2008 – 2011
Coral Biology and Coral Reef Ecology [training], Bermuda Institute for Ocean Sciences, 2017
Freshwater Zooplankton Identification [training], Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Ontario), 2015
Sustainable Pearl Aquaculture [training], Torres Pearls (Australia), 2011
Special Software: R, SQL, QGIS, Geneious, Coral Point Count, Inkscape, GIMP, D2L
Languages: intermediate Spanish and French
First Aid/CPR/AED, CNESST Formation Prévention Secours, Inc.
Emergency Oxygen Provider for SCUBA Diving Injuries, Divers Alert Network (DAN)
Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP), Transport Canada
Restricted Radiotelephone Operator’s Certificate (ROC-M), Transport Canada
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
Driver’s License (Florida, USA)
Emergency Oxygen Provider for SCUBA Diving Injuries, Divers Alert Network (DAN)
Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP), Transport Canada
Restricted Radiotelephone Operator’s Certificate (ROC-M), Transport Canada
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
Driver’s License (Florida, USA)
Service & Outreach
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2014 – Present
2008 - Present 2019 - Present 2018 - 2019 2015 2015 2015 2011 2008 - 2010 2007 - 2008 |
Journal Referee: BioScience (8.3 IF)
PLOS ONE (2.8 IF) Marine Biology (2.4 IF) Marine and Freshwater Research (1.7 IF) BioInvasions Records (1.2 IF) Graphic Designer & Illustrator for organizations, events, and publications Guest Scientist, Skype A Scientist Board Member, Immigrant & International Women in Science (IWS), Quebec City branch Organizer, 44th Annual Benthic Ecology Meeting Organizer, Invasive Species Workshops for Arctic Canada, Kuujjuaq (QC) Website Editor (Co-Creator), Benthic Ecology Meeting Society, www.bemsociety.org Volunteer, Australia World-Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) GBRMPA Townsville (QLD); BYO Guides Coral Finder (QLD); Torres Pearls (QLD); Parks Victoria (NSW) Organizer, MLML Open House Vice President, Graduate Student Body, MLML |
Presentations
* supported by travel award
International Conferences
Regional and Local Symposia
Seminars and Other Talks
- Hawk HL, 2018. Beta-Diversity and the spread of invasive species: determining appropriate metrics and spatial scales. 4th World Conference on Marine Biodiversity. Montréal, QC, CA.
- * Hawk HL, LE Johnson, S Bailey. 2016. Power and Prejudice: effort and collection method determine the detection of non-indigenous species. 45th annual Benthic Ecology Meeting, Portland, ME, USA.
- * Hawk HL, LE Johnson. 2016. Sea Stars Can't Jump: floating structures as prey refuges with consequences for biodiversity. 100th Meeting of the Western Society of Naturalists, Monterey, CA, USA.
- * Hawk HL, LE Johnson. 2016. Detecting aquatic non-indigenous species (NIS): the importance of dispersal traits and collection method. 9th International Conference on Marine Bioinvasions. Sydney, AUS.
- Hawk HL, LE Johnson. 2015. Can life history traits explain the efficiency of field methods for early detection of invasive species? 44th annual Benthic Ecology Meeting, Quebec City, QC, CA. [Poster]
Regional and Local Symposia
- Hawk HL, LE Johnson. 2018. (top paper award) Utilisation de la diversité bêta pour révéler plus d’effets d'espèces non indigènes sur la biodiversité marine. 9e Colloque du dépt de biologie de U. Laval. Québec, QC, CA.
- Hawk HL, G Chimienti, M Venezia, G Goodbody-Gringley. 2017. Inside the Reef: baselines for healthy coral reefs depend on habitat and history. BIOS Summer Research Symposium, Hamilton, Bermuda.
- Hawk HL, LE Johnson. 2017. (top paper award) Les effets de l'accès des prédateurs benthiques sur la structure des communautés d'encrassement biologique. 8e Colloque du dépt de biologie, U. Laval. Québec, QC, CA.
- * Hawk HL, LE Johnson, S Bailey, D Schneider. 2016. Regional differences in optimal resource allocation for maximizing detection of multiple aquatic invasive species (AIS). CAISN II meeting. Windsor, ON, CA.
- * Hawk HL, KCK Ma, J Goldsmit, A Lacoursiere-Roussel, P Archambault. 2015. Exchanging knowledge about risks and monitoring strategies for aquatic invasive species in Arctic Canada. Québec-Océan 14th annual general meeting. Quebec City, QC, CA. [Poster]
- * Hawk HL, LE Johnson. 2015. The effect of dispersal potential on fine scale spatial structure in a fouling community. Atlantic Canada Coastal and Estuarine Science Society (ACCESS). St. Andrews, NB, CA.
- * Hawk HL, LE Johnson. 2014. Dominance and succession on artificial structures. Québec-Océan 13th annual general meeting. Rivière-du-Loup, QC, CA.
- * Hawk HL. 2014. Life history traits explain the efficiency of sampling methods for early detection of alien species. Canadian Aquatic Invasive Species Network II annual general meeting. Gatineau, QC, CA. [Poster]
- * Hawk HL. 2013. Designing a multi-species detection framework for invasions in Canada. Québec-Océan 12th annual general meeting. Rivière-du-Loup, QC, CA. [Poster]
- Hawk HL, M Marraffini, JB Geller. 2012. DNA barcoding invasive invertebrates from fouling communities in San Francisco Bay. Monterey Bay Nat. Marine Sanctuary Currents Symposium. Seaside, CA, USA. [Poster]
- Hawk HL, N Welschmeyer, J Broughton. 2008. Rapid validation of ballast water sterilization techniques using adenosine-5'-triphosphate (ATP). MLML Student Symposium. Moss Landing, CA, USA.
- Hawk HL, JB Geller. 2008. Phylogenetic diversity of calcium carbonate micro-endoliths in abalone shell. MLML Marine Science Student Symposium. Moss Landing, CA, USA.
- Hawk HL, MH Graham, JB Geller. 2007. Habitat modification and home-fidelity of Nuttallina chitons on the central California intertidal zone. MLML Marine Science Symposium. Moss Landing, CA, USA.
- Hawk HL, D Lieberman. 2004. Distance from stream effects the contribution of mosquito larvae to invertebrate communities in bromeliad tanks. Institute of Ecology Student Symposium. Athens, GA, USA. [Poster]
Seminars and Other Talks
- Hawk HL. 2020. Slow, Gentle, and Tasty: Ecology and conservation of exploited marine snails. Guest lecture for MLML Population Biology, Moss Landing, CA, USA.
- Hawk HL, 2020. Art Hearts Science: developing and applying visual tools to the study of marine biology. Guest lecture for Vanderbuilt University School for Science and Math, Nashville, TN, USA.
- * Hawk HL, J Goldsmit. 2015. Recruitment plates as tools to monitor for non-indigenous aquatic biofouling species. Canadian Aquatic Invasive Species Knowledge Transfer Workshop. Kuujjuaq, QC, CA.
- Geller JB, HL Hawk, A Kahn, S Boyer. 2010. Why are there so few phyla? Hypothetical bauplans for unfilled eco-spaces. Moss Landing Marine Laboratories Open House Public Seminar Series, Moss Landing, CA, USA.
- Hawk HL, JB Geller, D Haydar. 2008. Secrets in a Seashell: Solving Marine Science Mysteries with DNA. Moss Landing Marine Laboratories Open House Public Seminar Series, Moss Landing, CA, USA.
- Hawk HL. 2006. Redundancy of habitat niches among intertidal gastropods in a high diversity region. Guest lecture for Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) graduate program. Puntarenas, Costa Rica.
