Department of Marine Science

OVERVIEW

The University of Southern Mississippi Department of Marine Science is administered by the College of Science and Technology under the direction of Dean Rex Gandy. The Department of Marine Science is also affiliated with the School of Ocean and Earth Sciences.

DEPARTMENT CHAIR

The Chair of the Department of Marine Science is Dr. Steven Lohrenz. Lohrenz has served as Chair since July of 2004. He received a Ph.D. in Biological Oceanography in 1985 from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology-Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Joint Program. He joined The University of Southern Mississippi faculty in 1987. Lohrenz's research interests include phytoplankton ecology and physiology and biogeochemical cycling of nutrients and other elements. Recent work involves applications of remote sensing and optical methods for detection and assessment of harmful algal blooms and in the characterization of air-sea fluxes of carbon dioxide in river influenced coastal margins.

BUSINESS MANAGER
	Bridgett May is the Business Manager for the department and handles departmental finance, payroll, and student registration.

ACADEMIC AND RECRUITMENT COORDINATOR
Linda Downs is the Academic and Recruitment Coordinator. She assists with graduate admissions, recruitment activities, and departmental information requests. She also handles alumni issues for the department.

Further details about DMS graduate programs, faculty, and location can be found elsewhere on this site.