Max L. Bothwell

Research Scientist
Tel: 250-756-7037
Fax: 250-756-7053
Email: Bothwellm@pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Recent Updates

http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/portals-code/list.cgi?paper=51&cat=23&id=865464&more=

The following article was published on April 3rd, 2007, and it further details the "rock snot" algae that affects the Vancouver Island rivers.

http://www.cbc.ca/quirks/archives/06-07/mar24.html

The following is an audio interview with Max about the "rock snot" algae present on Vancouver Island. The interview dscusses a comprable situation in New Zealand, and explores why this species has become invasive in recent years.

http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0301/p13s01-sten.html

This article was written on March 1st, 2007 and references Max in regards to the "rock snot" algae issue.

Information

Education
B.A., M.A., University of California-Santa Barbara
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison

Expertise

Effects of UV radiation on aquatic ecosystems
Nutrient dynamics in rivers
Algal and primary productivity in flowing water

Ongoing Studies/Current Activities

Effects of UV radiation on stream ecosystems
Effects of logging on UV exposure of stream ecosystems

Major Affilations/Memberships

Adjunct Professor, University of Victoria
Adjunct Professor, University of Alberta

Research Accomplishments/Awards

Elected to Outstanding Scientists of the 2000 Century (1998)
Selected by the editorial staff of Discover Magazine for one of the most important scientific discoveries of 1994
Provasoli Award winner (1994)
Wallace Chair Lecturer-University of Louisville
National Science Foundation Fellow
Elected to Phi Beta Kappa

page modified: August 27, 2007

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