Episode 9 - Dr. John Carroll

How does a 180-gallon fish tank in your childhood living room turn into a career in marine ecology?  On this episode of Roots of Research, Dr. John Carroll, professor of Biology in the College of Science and Mathematics, joins Dr. David Weindorf to trace his path from studying shellfish on Long Island to researching oyster habitats on Georgia's coast. Carroll also dives into his work on ribbed mussels and living shorelines — research aimed at protecting marshes from erosion — and shares memorable moments mentoring students in the field.  Plus, find out the answer to one all-important question: is he a beach guy? To learn more about Dr. Carroll's research, visit his lab website: https://sites.google.com/a/georgiasouthern.edu/carroll-lab/home