Luke Townsend is an ecologist with expertise in freshwater, estuarine, and marine ecosystems. His experience includes analyzing biomonitoring data, developing standard operating procedures, and creating a model framework for trophic transfer analysis to support ecological risk assessment for the Existing Chemicals Risk Assessment Division of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Luke also brings experience in aquaculture, animal physiology, water quality assessment, and wetland restoration. Luke uses his ecological background and team skills to efficiently assess and resolve complex environmental challenges.
Service Areas
Education
MESc, Marine Science, Moss Landing Marine Laboratory, Moss Landing, CA
BS, Environmental Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
BS, Environmental Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
Quote to Live By
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” – Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax
Luke Townsend
Scientist
- MESc, Marine Science, Moss Landing Marine Laboratory, Moss Landing, CA
- BS, Environmental Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” – Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax
Key Expertise
- Ecological Risk Assessment
- Trophic Transfer Analysis
- Ecological Assessment
- Biomonitoring Data
- Water Quality Assessment
- Data Analysis & Visualization
- Animal Physiology