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
Shoreline Protection Gazebo along a living shoreline
Inspecting Shore Stablization Living shoreline research in the Bay
Goodwin Island This area provides critical research related to coastal wetland processes
Dragon Run a unique and pristine landscape
Horesehoe crab (Limulus polyphemus) the archaic crab species mating on Goodwin Islands
Shoreline Erosion an example at Goodwin Islands
GYRO Goodwin/York Research Observatory Willy Reay
Sunset at the GYRO Nomad buoy Willy Reay
Installation the Goodwin York Research Observatory (GYRO) buoy

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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