James Morris
Ecologist, National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS)
North Carolina State University,
  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Biology, General
East Carolina University,
  Master of Science (MS), Biology, General
East Carolina University,
  Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology, General

James is an Ecologist with NOAA’s National Ocean Service, National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science. His research focuses on coastal marine ecology with expertise in marine aquaculture and invasive species. Past research includes laboratory and field experiments on aquaculture environmental interactions, candidate species, finfish reproduction, and invasiveness of marine organisms. James leads a Coastal Aquaculture Planning and Environmental Sustainability research team, has investigated the biology and ecology of invasive lionfish, studied the propagation of invasive colonial tunicates, assisted with development of an early detection and rapid response program for marine invaders in South Florida, and has cultured many species of marine fishes and multiple species of bivalves.