Research Highlights
Research Interests
The impacts of anthropogenic stressors on reef ecosystem form and function
Carbonate chemistry dynamics and ocean acidification in coastal environments
Bioerosion and calcification, and their impacts on coral reef habitat
Coral persistence within marginal reef environments
Agents and transmission of coral disease
Increasing the efficiency and efficacy of coral restoration
Bioerosion and calcification, and their impacts on coral reef habitat
The development of open-source technologies for marine research
Ian Enochs, Ph.D.
Research Ecologist
305.361.4399
4301 Rickenbacker Causeway
Miami, Florida 33149
“We are losing coral reefs worldwide, along with the remarkable biodiversity and services they support. It is imperative that we understand, monitor, and manage these essential ecosystems before it is too late.”
Ian Enochs is the head of AOML’s Coral Program. His research focuses on understanding the responses of corals and reef biota to global change. He is particularly interested in the impacts of warming and ocean acidification on the persistence of coral reef framework structures that provide essential habitat and support numerous ecosystem services. Enochs applies a multidisciplinary approach, conducting research in both the laboratory and the field, as well as developing new technologies to address pressing research questions. He is a PI of the National Coral Reef Monitoring Program, and leads several projects pertaining to the Coral Reef Conservation Program’s restoration pillar and NOAA’s Omics initiative. Enochs graduated cum laude from the University of Miami in 2006 and later earned his Ph.D. at RSMAS in 2010 for his research on the environmental determinants of coral reef cryptic metazoan biodiversity in Pacific Panama. Enochs is a research ecologist with the Ocean Chemistry and Ecosystems Division of NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory in Miami.
2006, B.S. Marine Science Biology Cum Laude Honors, Departmental honors, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
2010, Ph.D. Marine Biology & Fisheries, Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, University of Miami, Miami, FL
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Dr. Daniel L. Albritton Outstanding Scientific Communicator Award 2023
For outstanding leadership and communication of NOAA’s coral reef research and its relevance to the American public during the 2023 bleaching event.
Department of Commerce Bronze Medal 2022
For turning the canceled GO-SHIP A13.5 cruise into a new mission that maximized autonomous instrument deployments and surface water data collection.
Hermes Creative Platinum Award for Outstanding TV Placements and Outstanding Overall Publicity Campaign from Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals 2021
In recognition of the media impact of NOAA’s Coral Reef Condition Status Report, with more than 521 million impressions with coverage in 46 states, plus Washington, DC, for the coral reef status report press event.
Department of Commerce Bronze Medal 2020
For leading the response to identify, understand, track, and mitigate the devastating effects of stony coral tissue loss disease in Florida.
Department of Commerce Silver Medal 2019
For the development of a low-cost, open source subsurface autosampler (SAS) that eliminates barriers to water sampling and increases research capacity for all oceanographers.
AOML Outstanding Paper Award, 2018
AOML Certificate of Appreciation, 3 awards, 2016
CIMAS Outstanding Scientific Performance Award, 2015
RSMAS Fellowship, 2006 – 2007
Bowman Foster Ashe Scholarship, 2002 – 2006
University of Miami Honors Program, 2002 – 2006
University of Miami Department of Marine Science, Honors, 2006