Aaron Honig
About Aaron Honig
Aaron Honig is a Graduate Researcher at UMass Boston, specializing in marine ecology and population connectivity. He has a diverse background in marine sciences, having worked in various research and educational roles across the United States and Costa Rica.
Work at UMass Boston
Aaron Honig has been employed as a Graduate Researcher at the University of Massachusetts Boston since 2014. His research focuses on marine biology, specifically utilizing trace element signals in the calcified layers of blue mussels to study larval dispersal and population connectivity. He conducts intertidal field research and combines it with laboratory analytical chemistry to enhance the understanding of marine life connectivity in the northern Gulf of Maine.
Education and Expertise
Aaron Honig holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Marine Sciences from the University of Massachusetts Boston, which he completed from 2014 to 2018. Prior to this, he earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Renewable Natural Resources with a focus on Fisheries from Louisiana State University, studying from 2011 to 2013. His undergraduate studies were completed at Tufts University, where he achieved degrees in Biology and Environmental Studies from 2002 to 2006.
Background
Before his current role at UMass Boston, Aaron Honig worked in various research and educational positions. He served as a Graduate Researcher at LSU AgCenter from 2011 to 2013 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Additionally, he was the Sea Turtle Research Coordinator for the Canadian Organization for Tropical Education and Rainforest Conservation in Tortuguero, Costa Rica, from 2010 to 2011. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Marine Science Instructor, Aquarist, and Program Coordinator at Guided Discoveries from 2007 to 2010 in Catalina Island, California.
Research Focus
Aaron Honig's research primarily investigates marine life connectivity in the northern Gulf of Maine. He employs trace element analysis in blue mussels to understand larval dispersal patterns and population dynamics. His work integrates field research in intertidal zones with laboratory techniques in analytical chemistry, contributing to advancements in marine biology and ecology.