Dr. Yoon is the leader of Conservation Physiology and Aquaculture Lab at University of New England. Dr. Yoon is interested in understanding the mechanisms that drive biological variation and plasticity and their roles in adaptation to changing environments. Outside his work, he loves spending time with his family, reading philosophical books and taking long walks. 

gyoon@une.edu

Colby Peters will be the first master’s student of Marine Biology to come out of the CPA lab, with an expected defense date of October 2025. Her work focuses on the behavioral and metabolic effects of heat waves on an invasive intertidal shrimp species in the Gulf of Maine. Out of the lab you can catch Colby enjoying photography and time with friends.

Jessie Maguire is a master’s student studying Marine Sciences and a graduate research assistant in the CPA lab. Her research interests include but are not limited to studying the ecology and physiology of various fish species in New England under changing environmental conditions. When she is not in the lab or in the field, you can find her swimming at the beach, working out, or drawing!

Ellie Tracy is a 4+1 bachelor’s and master’s student of Marine Sciences with interests in ecotoxicology, physiology, and anthropogenic impacts. Her current research is focused on understanding the effects of pharmaceutical micropollution on the glucose metabolism of invertebrates, and she hopes to continue investigating chemical pollutants in her future career. In her free time, she’ll usually be on an exciting hike or working on her paintings!

Caleb Poulin is a senior undergraduate researcher, with a major in marine science and a minor in aquaculture & aquarium science, here at the University of New England. My research interests include but are not limited to fish and invertebrate biology and conservation. Outside of school he enjoys reading, music, and fishing.

Malachi Witthoeft is an undergraduate research assistant with a passion for learning. He is particularly interested in areas of research involving behavior, physiology and blood hormones in fish, but is interested in broadening his research interests. He spends his free time playing video games or enjoying the outdoors. 

My name is Franco Leehive, I am a sophomore here at the University of New England studying Aquaculture & Aquarium Science with a minor in GIS. I am very interested in metabolism and respirometry work involving both invertebrates and vertebrates. I spend most of my free time playing guitar, video games or being in nature.

My name is Kathie Fuller and I’m a Sophomore and Marine Biology major here at UNE. I am also the AALSO club secretary, and I am currently interested in conservation research. I enjoy crocheting, crafting, and exploring nature whenever I can.

My name is Faith Santiago. I am a sophomore at UNE, and my major is oceanography. I am interested in climate change and aquaculture research. Additionally, I am the treasurer of the AALSO club here on campus. In my free time, I like to go rock climbing and make friendship bracelets.

I'm Cat Conroy a Senior undergraduate majoring in marine science currently working as a lab technician in CAP lab! Mainly I will be assisting with the oyster aquaculture project in MSC 121, but I will be trying to help out wherever I can. I have previous marine experience from doing an internship at Explore the Ocean World Oceanarium, located in Hampton, NH, for two summers. This internship mainly focused on teaching basic animal handling skills as well as educating the public about the marine world. I am especially interested in working on the oyster aquaculture project as mollusks are some of my favorite marine organisms! I think this is because I feel they are sometimes the underdogs of the marine world despite having so many research and commercial applications. Besides marine science, I am very involved with gaming, tending to my various house plants, and doing art. I enjoy making art so much that I decided to take it on as a minor on top of my aquaculture & aquarium science minor. I am really excited to work in this lab alongside my peers and Dr. Yoon, here's to a good year of CPA research!