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Kenneth W. Able

Rutgers University

Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences

71 Dudley Road
New Brunswick, NJ  08901  

able@marine.rutgers.edu

Project List:

Coastal Waters Consortium III (CWC III): Oil Spills as Stressors in Coastal Marshes - The Legacy and the Future

Year 8-10 Research Grants (RFP-VI)Role: Research Scientist

Coastal Waters Consortium II (CWC II)

Year 5-7 Consortia Grants (RFP-IV)Role: Co-Principal Investigator, Task Co-Lead

Coastal Waters Consortium (CWC)

Year 2-4 Consortia Grants (RFP-I)Role: Co-Principal Investigator, Task Co-Lead

Publications & Presentations:

Journal Articles - 7

2019

Jensen, O., Martin, C., Oken, K., Fodrie, F., López-Duarte, P., Able, K., & Roberts, B. (2019). Simultaneous estimation of dispersal and survival of the gulf killifish Fundulus grandis from a batch-tagging experiment. Marine Ecology Progress Series, 624, 183-194.
Ziegler, S. L., Able, K. W., & Fodrie, F. J. (2019). Dietary shifts across biogeographic scales alter spatial subsidy dynamics. Ecosphere, 10(12).

2017

Vastano, A. R., Able, K. W., Jensen, O. P., López-Duarte, P. C., Martin, C. W., & Roberts, B. J. (2017). Age validation and seasonal growth patterns of a subtropical marsh fish: The Gulf Killifish, Fundulus grandis. Environmental Biology of Fishes, 100(10), 1315-1327.
McCann, M. J., Able, K. W., Christian, R. R., Fodrie, F. J., Jensen, O. P., Johnson, J. J., López‐Duarte, P. C., Martin, C. W., Olin, J. A., Polito, M. J., Roberts, B. J., & Ziegler, S. L. (2017). Key taxa in food web responses to stressors: the <i>Deepwater Horizon</i> oil spill. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment, 15(3), 142-149.

2016

López-Duarte, P. C., Fodrie, F. J., Jensen, O. P., Whitehead, A., Galvez, F., Dubansky, B., & Able, K. W. (2016). Is Exposure to Macondo Oil Reflected in the Otolith Chemistry of Marsh-Resident Fish?. PLOS ONE, 11(9), e0162699.

2015

Able, K. W., López-Duarte, P. C., Fodrie, F. J., Jensen, O. P., Martin, C. W., Roberts, B. J., Valenti, J., O’Connor, K., & Halbert, S. C. (2015). Fish Assemblages in Louisiana Salt Marshes: Effects of the Macondo Oil Spill. Estuaries and Coasts, 38(5), 1385-1398.

2014

Fodrie, F. J., Able, K. W., Galvez, F., Heck, K. L., Jensen, O. P., López-Duarte, P. C., Martin, C. W., Turner, R. E., & Whitehead, A. (2014). Integrating Organismal and Population Responses of Estuarine Fishes in Macondo Spill Research. BioScience, 64(9), 778-788.

Conference Presentations - 28

2019

Martin, C. A., K.; Christian, R. F., F.J.; Jensen, O. L., K.; Lopez-Duarte, P. M., A.M.; Oken, K. O., J.; Roberts, B. V., & J.F (2019). Nearshore fishes after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill: Why were fish communities so resilient?. In 25th Biennial CERF Conference
Martin, C. A., K.; Fodrie, F. J., O.; Lopez-Duarte, P. O., J.; Roberts, B. O., & K (2019). Nearshore fishes after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill: why were fish communities so resilient?. In 48th Benthic Ecology Meeting (BEM 2019)
Olin, J. L., P.; Able, K. F., J.; Jensen, O. M., C.; Polito, M. R., & B.J (2019). Characterizing Energy Sources to the Saltmarsh Food Web Along the Salinity Gradient. In Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill & Ecosystem Science Conference 2019

2018

Lopez-Duarte, P. A., K.W.; Fodrie, F. H., L.M.; Jensen, O. O., J.A.; Martin, C. P., M.J.; Roberts, B. S., & P.C (2018). Evaluating Trophic Relationships in a Saltmarsh Food Web using Stable Isotopes. In Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill & Ecosystem Science Conference 2018
Olin, J. A., K.W.; Fodrie, F. H., L.M.; Jensen, O. L., P.C.; Martin, C. P., M.J.; Roberts, B. T., & S.S (2018). Evaluating Trophic Relationships in a Saltmarsh Food Web using Fatty Acids. In Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill & Ecosystem Science Conference 2018
Ziegler, S. F., & F.J.; Able, K. (2018). Regional differences in trophic interactions among marsh-associated fishes driven by tidal regime. In 32nd Annual Tidewater American Fisheries Society Meeting
Ziegler, S. F., & F.J.; Able, K. (2018). Regional differences in trophic interactions among marsh-associated fishes. In Benthic Ecology Meeting 2018

2017

Lopez-Duarte, P. A., K.; Fodrie, J. M., C.M.; Noji, C. O., J.; Pincin, J. P., M.; Roberts, B. J., & O (2017). Quantifying Trophic Interactions in Louisiana Salt Marshes by Combining Stomach Content, Stable Isotope, and Fatty Acid Approaches. In Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill & Ecosystem Science Conference 2017
Polito, M. L., P.; Olin, J. J., J.; Able, K. M., C.W.; Fodrie, J. H., L.M.; Taylor, S. S., P.; Roberts, B. J., & O (2017). Quantifying Trophic Interactions and Carbon Flow in Louisiana Salt Marshes Using Multiple Biomarkers. In 2017 AGU Fall Meeting
Polito, M. L., P.C.; Olin, J. J., J.; Able, K. M., C.W.; Fodrie, F. H., L.; Roberts, B. J., & O (2017). Quantifying Trophic Interactions in Louisiana Salt Marshes Using Multiple Biomarkers. In Cerf 2017
Vastano, A. A., K.W.; Jensen, O. L., P.C.; Martin, C. R., & B.J (2017). Age and Growth of a Subtropical Marsh Fish: The Gulf Killifish, Fundulus grandis. In Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill & Ecosystem Science Conference 2017

2016

[MISSING CITATION] [Author not available]. Application of otolith microchemistry to understand utilization of subhabitats by salt marsh fishes. Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill & Ecosystem Science Conference 2016. (2016).
[MISSING CITATION] [Author not available]. Age and Growth of a Subtropical Marsh Fish: The Gulf Killifish, Fundulus grandis. Mid-Atlantic Chapter, American Fisheries Society. (2016).
Fodrie, J. A., K.; Galvez, F. H. J., K.; Jensen, O. L., P.; Martin, C. T., & E.; Whitehead, A. (2016). Reconciling Organismal Versus Population Responses of Estuarine Fishes to the Macondo Oil Spill - a 5-Year Update. In Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill & Ecosystem Science Conference 2016
Lopez-Duarte, P. A., K.; Fodrie, J. M., M.; Melara, S. N., C.; Olin, J. P., J.; Plank, K. P., & M.J.; Jensen, O. (2016). Estimating predator-prey relationships in Louisiana salt marshes: a combination of stomach content, stable isotope, and fatty acid analysis. In Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill & Ecosystem Science Conference 2016
McCann, M. J., O.; Able, K. C., R.; Fodrie, J. J., J.J.; Lopez-Duarte, P. M., C.; Olin, J. P., M.J.; Roberts, B. Z., & S (2016). Using a food web network model to understand vulnerability of Gulf of Mexico salt marsh food webs to oiling. In Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill & Ecosystem Science Conference 2016

2015

[MISSING CITATION] [Author not available]. Evaluating otolith microchemistry as a method to distinguish habitat-use patterns in marsh-resident fish. Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill & Ecosystem Science Conference 2015. (2015).
Martin, C. J., O.P.; Able, K. F., F.J.; Lopez-Duarte, P. R., & B.J (2015). High Site Fidelity of the Gulf Killifish (Fundulus grandis) in Northern Gulf of Mexico Marshes: An Empirical Approach to Help Address Oil Effects. In Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill & Ecosystem Science Conference 2015
Rabalais, N. A., K.; Bernhard, A. B., M.; Engel, A. F., F.; Giblin, A. H., L.; Huang, H. J., O.; Justic, D. K., M.; Lopez-Duarte, P. M., G.; Overton, E., ; Parsons, M. P., J.; Polito, M. R., B.; Shrestha, R. S., P.; Taylor, S. T., R.E.; Walker, A. W., & S (2015). CWC-II Principal Investigators and Research Plan, CWC-II poster. In Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill & Ecosystem Science Conference 2015
Rabalais, N. A., K.W.; Bernhard, A. B., K.M.; Crandall, K. E., A.S.; Felder, D. F., F.; Fredericq, S. G., A.; Hooper-Bui, L. J., O.P.; Justic, D. K., M.S.; La Peyre, J. O., E.; Parsons, M. R., B.J.; Stouffer, P. S., S.K.; Taylor, S. T., & R.E (2015). CWC-I Plenary Presentation. In Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill & Ecosystem Science Conference 2015

2014

[MISSING CITATION] [Author not available]. Looking For Evidence Of Oil Exposure In Fish Otoliths: Comparison With Genomic And Physiological Responses. Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill & Ecosystem Science Conference 2014. (2014).
Able, K.W.; Lopez-Duarte P.C.; Fodrie F.J.; Jensen, O. M., C.W.; Roberts B.J.; Filosa, C., Halbert, S. O., & K.; Valenti, J. (2014). Fish Assemblages In Louisiana Salt Marshes: Effects Of The Macondo Oil Spill. In Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill & Ecosystem Science Conference 2014
Martin, C. A., K.W.; Lopez-Duarte, P. F., & F.J.; Jensen, O. (2014). Behavi response of marsh nekton to Macondo oil. In Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill & Ecosystem Science Conference 2014
Martin, C. A., K.W.; Lopez-Duarte, P. F., & F.J.; Jensen, O. (2014). Behavi response of marsh nekton to Macondo oil. In Benthic Ecology Meeting, Jacksonville, FL
Martin, C. A., K.W.; Lopez-Duarte, P. F., F.J.; Jensen, O. R., & B.J (2014). High Site Fidelity of the Gulf Killifish (Fundulus grandis) in Northern Gulf of Mexico Marshes: An Empirical Approach to Help Address Oil Effects. In Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill & Ecosystem Science Conference 2014

2013

Lopez-Duarte, P. F., J.; Jensen, O. F., C.; Halbert, S. O., K.; Roberts, B. M., & C.; Able, K. (2013). Oil Spill Effects on Salt Marsh Fish Assemblages: Selection of Appropriate Indicator Species. In Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill & Ecosystem Science Conference 2013
Lopez-Duarte, P. F., J.; Jensen, O. W., A.; Galvez, F. D., & B.; Able, K. (2013). Can Exposure to the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill be Detected in Marsh Fish Otoliths?. In Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill & Ecosystem Science Conference 2013
Valenti, J. ;. L., & P.; Able, K. (2013). BP Oil Spill Effects on the Abundance and Composition of Louisiana Marsh Fishes. In Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the American Fisheries Society