CBNERR-VA Research

Important Species CBNERRS Director, Willy Reay, shows a summer flounder. Reserve nekton and habitat studies support management of commercially and ecologically important species. Steve Snyder

The Terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin) a marsh-dwelling sensitive species Steve Snyder

Shoreline Protection Gazebo along a living shoreline Steve Snyder

Inspecting Shore Stablization Living shoreline research in the Bay Steve Snyder

Goodwin Island This area provides critical research related to coastal wetland processes Steve Snyder

Dragon Run a unique and pristine landscape Steve Snyder

Horesehoe crab (Limulus polyphemus) the archaic crab species mating on Goodwin Islands Steve Snyder

Shoreline Erosion an example at Goodwin Islands Steve Snyder

GYRO Goodwin/York Research Observatory Willy Reay

Sunset at the GYRO Nomad buoy Willy Reay

Installation the Goodwin York Research Observatory (GYRO) buoy Willy Reay

CBNERR-VA promotes, supports, coordinates and engages in basic and applied research and monitoring efforts at managed areas within Virginia's coastal region.

There are typically 25 research/monitoring projects conducted on an annual basis by researchers from a variety of state and federal agencies, academic institutions and private organizations within the reserve's boundaries.
The reserve participates in biological, water quality and weather monitoring programs.
The overriding goal of reserve research and monitoring activities is to contribute to effective national, regional and site specific coastal management.
Graduate students conducting research at the Virginia Reserve sites are supported through the NOAA/NERR Graduate Research Fellowship Program and minor research grants. Undergraduate students are also awarded minor research grants to support research conducted within Reserve boundaries.
CBNERR-VA also participates in the VIMS Summer Intern Program, supporting and mentoring undergraduate students selected to perform summer research projects.

Past and Current Research Activities at CBNERR-VA