Congratulations to Thomas “Motz” Grothues being appointed as Director of the Rutgers Marine Field Station (RUMFS). The Station could not have a better new Director as the station anchors Rutgers bold marine research, conservation and technology development being based at the edge of the Mid-Atlantic Ocean. The station is a working lab with ongoing graduate and postdoctoral level research occurring year-round. RUMFS is uniquely situated, across from the Little Egg Inlet in the Mullica River-Great Bay estuary: one of the most pristine estuaries on the east coast.
Director Grothues is an Associate Research Professor and brings a wealth of experience including being the research Coordinator of the Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Reserve. His research has spanned the globe from fish habitats in New York Harbor, to shark ecology in Asia, to climate driven impacts along the New Jersey seaboard. He brings a wealth of experience of turning science insights into practical needs. His research portfolio of externally awarded grants is extensive spanning a wide range of agencies and philanthropic organizations. Motz also brings high enthusiasm for bringing science to society, school kids, and all users of our ocean. Finally, he is a technology innovator being a leader in using innovative robotic technologies to solve what were once intractable problems.
Thanks Tom! for taking on this opportunity and we all look forward to helping you reach your exciting vision!
Oscar Schofield, Chair of Marine and Coastal Sciences.
