Albert Boyd

Research Highlights

A Bold and Unprecedented New Effort to Tackle the Vast Threats to Marine Ecosystems

AOML Interns Dive into DNA Extraction and Processing Coral Samples for ‘Omics Analyses 

New study establishes monitoring framework for evaluating reef persistence under climate change and ocean acidification

Research Interests

Macro algae culture and photothermic pelagic fish breeding.

Water quality analysis and light and water data logging.

Design of open and closed experimental research fish and coral systems.

Albert Boyd

Research Associate, Ocean Chemistry and Ecosystems Division

305.361.4458

Albert.Boyd@noaa.gov

4301 Rickenbacker Causeway
Miami, Florida 33149

About

Albert Boyd was recruited by the University of Miami as a research assistant while working on his B.S. with a major in biology and a minor in marine science and chemistry, for outstanding service in the multi-organizational state sponsored Redfish Stock Assessment program. After completing his B.S. degree, he continued working for more than three decades at the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science as a research associate. Boyd specializes in macro algae culture, photothermic pelagic fish breeding, and advanced water quality analysis. Other specialties include advanced light and water data logging, design of open and closed experimental research fish and coral systems. Boyd has assumed the role of Coral Carbonate Chemist with the ACCRETE Team.

Current Work

Coral Carbonate Chemist for the Ocean Chemistry and Ecosystems Division’s Carbon group.

Education

1998, B.S. Biology, Minor in Marine Science and Chemistry, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL

Publications

  1. Enochs, I.C., M.S. Studivan, G. Kolodziej, C. Foord, I. Basden, A. Boyd, N. Formel, A. Kirkland, E. Rubin, M. Jankulak, I. Smith, C.R. Kelble, and D.P. Manzello. Coral persistence despite marginal conditions in the Port of Miami. Scientific Reports, 13:6759, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-33467-7 2023
    Ref. 4256
  2. Palacio-Castro, A.M., I.C. Enochs, N. Besemer, A. Boyd, M. Jankulak, G. Kolodziej, H.K. Hirsh, A.E. Webb, E.K. Towle, C. Kelble, I. Smith, and D.P. Manzello. Coral reef carbonate chemistry reveals interannual, seasonal, and spatial impacts on ocean acidification off Florida. Global Biogeochemical Cycles, 37(12):e2023GB007789, https://doi.org/10.1029/2023GB007789 2023
    Ref. 4371
  3. Gravinese, P.M., S.A. Perry, A.J. Spadaro, A.E. Boyd, and I.C. Enochs. Caribbean king crab larvae and juveniles show tolerance to ocean acidification and ocean warming. Marine Biology, 169(5):65, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00227-022-04053-8 2022
    Ref. 4286