Daniel Dauer

Ph.D. in Biology, University of South Florida, (1974)

B.S. in Biology, Old Dominion University, (1970)

Research Interests

Marine Ecology, Benthic Ecology, Quantitative Ecology, Polychaete Systematics and Ecology, Invertebrate Zoology

Articles

Dauer, D. Effect of ecological group classification schemes on performance of the AMBI benthic index in US coastal waters. Ecological Indicators.

Dauer, D. (2014). Relationship between Hypoxia and Macrobenthic Production in Chesapeake Bay. Estuaries and Coasts 37 , pp. 1219-1232.

Teixeira, H., Borja, Weisberg, S. B.., Ranasinghe, J. A.., Cadien, D. B.., Dauer, D., Dauvin, J., Degraer, S., Diaz, R. J.., Grémare, A., Karakassis, I., Llansó, R. J.., Lovell, L. L.., Marques, J. C.., Montagne, D. E.., Occhipinti-Ambroggi, A., Rosenberg, R., R.l Sardá, R. l ., Schaffner , L. C.. and R. G. Velarde, R. G.. (2010). Do experts across North America and Europe produce comparable assessments of marine benthic infaunal community condition using best professional judgement? . Marine Pollution Bulletin 60 , pp. 589-600.

Borja, A., Dauer, D., Elliot, M. and Simenstad, C. A.. (2010). Medium and long-term recovery of estuarine and coastal ecosystems: patterns, rates and restoration effectiveness. Estuaries and Coasts 33 , pp. 1249-1260.

Llanso, R. J., Volstad, J. H., Dauer, D. and Drew, J. R. (2009). Assessing benthic community condition in Chesapeake Bay: Does the use of different benthic indices matter?. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 150 , pp. 119-127.

Llansó, R. J.., Dauer, D. and Vølstad, H. H.. (2009). Assessing ecological integrity for impaired waters decisions in Chesapeake Bay, USA.. Marine Pollution Bulletin 59 , pp. 48-53.

Mahon, A. R.., Mahon, H. K.., Dauer, D. and Halanych, K. H.. (2009). Discrete genetic boundaries of three Streblospio (Spionidae, Annelida) species and the status of S. shrubsolii. Marine Biology Research 5 , pp. 172-178.

Teixeira, H. A., Borja, A., Weisberg, S. B., Ranasinghe, A., Cadien, D. B., Dauer, D., Dauvin, J., Degraer, S., Diaz, R. J., Gremare, A., Karakassis, I., Llanso, R. J., Lovell, L. L., Marques, J. C., Montagne, D. E., Occhipinti-Ambroggi, A., Rosenberg, R., Sarda, R. I., Schaffner, L. C. and Velarde, R. G. Do experts across North America and Europe produce comparable assessments of marine benthic infaunal community condition using best professional judgement?. Marine Pollution Bulletin.

Borja, A., Bricker, S. B., Dauer, D., Demetriades, N. T., Ferreira, J. G., Forbes, A. T., Hutchings, P., Jia, X., Kenchington, R., Marques, J. C. and Zhu, C. (2009). Ecological integrity assessment, ecosystem-based approach, and integrative methodologies: Are these concepts equivalent?. Marine Pollution Bulletin 58 , pp. 457-458.

Borja, A., Dauer, D., Diaz, R. J., Llanso, R. J., Muxika, I., Rodriguez, J. G. and Schaffner, L. C. (2008). Assessing estuarine benthic quality conditions in Chesapeake Bay: a comparison of three indices. Ecological Indicators 8 , pp. 395-403.

Borja, A. and Dauer, D. (2008). Assessing the environmental quality status in estuarine and coastal systems: comparing the methodologies and indices. Ecological Indicators 8 , pp. 331-337.

Teixeira, H., Salas, F., Borja, A., Neto, J. M., Marques, J. C. and Dauer, D. (2008). Delimitation of estuarine zones for reference conditions purpose: The benthic perspective in assessing ecological status. Ecological Indicators 8 , pp. 404-416.

Dauer, D., Llanso, R. L. and Lane, M. F. (2008). Depth-related patterns in benthic community condition along an estuarine gradient in Chesapeake Bay, USA. Ecological Indicators 8 , pp. 417-424.

Puente, A., Juanes, J. A., Garcia, A., Alvarez, C., Revilla, J. A., Carranza, I. and Dauer, D. (2008). Ecological assessment of soft bottom benthic communities in NE Atlantic estuarine water bodies. Ecological Indicators 8 , pp. 373-388.

Juanes, J. A., Guinda, X., Puenta, A., Revilla, J. A. and Dauer, D. (2008). Macroalgae, a suitable indicator of the ecological status of coastal rocky communities in the NE Atlantic. Ecological Indicators 8 , pp. 351-359.

Borja, A., Bricker, S. B., Dauer, D., Demetriades, N. T., Ferreira, J. G., Forbes, A. T., Hutchings, P., Jia, X., Kenchington, R., Marques, J. C. and Zhu, C. (2008). Overview of integrative tools and methods in assessing ecological integrity in estuarine and coastal systems worldwide. Marine Pollution Bulletin 56 , pp. 1519-1537.

Hale, S. S., Heltshe, J. F. and Dauer, D. (2008). Signals from the benthos: Development and evaluation of a benthic index for the nearshore Gulf of Maine. Ecological Indicators 8 , pp. 338-350.

Weisberg, S. B., Thompson, B., Ranasinghe, J. A., Montagne, D. E., Cadien, D. B., Dauer, D., Diener, D., Oliver, J., Reish, D. J., Velarde, R. G. and Word, J. Q. (2008). The level of agreement among experts applying best professional judgment to assess the condition of benthic infaunal communities. Ecological Indicators 8 , pp. 389-394.

Blanchet, H., Lavesque, N., Ruellet, T., Dauvin, J., Sauriau, P., Desroy, N., Desclaux, C., Leconte, M., Bachelet, G., Janson, A., Bessineton, C., Duhamel, S., Jourde, J., Mayot, S., Simon, S., de Montaudouin, X. and Dauer, D. (2008). Use of biotic indices in semi-enclosed coastal ecosystems and transitional waters habitats - Implications for the implementation of the European Water Framework Directive. Ecological Indicators 8 , pp. 360-372.

Chainho, P., Chaves, M. L., Costa, J. L., Costa, M. J. and Dauer, D. (2008). Use of multimetric indices to classify estuaries with different hydromorphological characteristics and different levels of human pressure. Marine Pollution Bulletin 56 (2008) , pp. 1128-1137.

Chainho, P., Costa, J. L., Chaves, M. L., Dauer, D. and Costa, M. J. (2007). Influence of seasonal variability in benthic invertebrate community structure on the use of biotic indices to assess the ecological status of a Portugese estuary. Marine Pollution Bulletin 54 , pp. 1586-1597.

Chainho, P., Lane, M. F., Chaves, M. L., Costa, J. L., Costa, M. J. and Dauer, D. (2007). Taxonomic sufficiency as a useful tool for typology in a poikilohaline estuary. Hydrobiologia 587 , pp. 63-78.

Chainho, P., Costa, J. L., Chaves, M. L., Lane, M. F., Dauer, D. and Costa, M. J. (2006). Seasonal and spatial patterns of distribution of subtidal benthic invertebrate communities in the Mondego estuary, Portugal. Hydrobiologia 555 , pp. 59-74.

Alden III, R. W., Hall, Jr., L. W., Dauer, D. and Burton, D. T. (2005). An Integrated Case Study for Evaluating the Impacts of an Oil Refinery Effluent on Aquatic Biota in the Delaware River: Integration and Analysis of Study Components. Human and Ecological Risk Assessment 11 , pp. 879-936.

Hall, Jr., L. W., Dauer, D., Alden III, R. W., Uhler, A. and Burton, D. T. (2005). An Integrated Case Study for Evaluating the Impacts of an Oil Refinery Effluent on Aquatic Biota in the Delaware River: Sediment Quality Triad Studies. Human and Ecological Risk Assessment 11 , pp. 657-770.

Mahon, H. K. and Dauer, D. (2005). Organic Coatings and Ontogenetic Particle Selection in Streblospio benedicti Webster (Spionidae: Polychaeta). Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology 323 , pp. 84-92.

Presentations

Dauer, D. and Llanso, R. (November , 2014). Restoration and degradation trajectories of the benthic communities of the Maryland Chesapeake Bay: Interdecadal trends in benthic condition Oral Presentation Maryland Water Monitoring Council Annual Conference Linthicum, Maryland..

Dauer, D. and Martin, C. (October , 2014). Oral Presentation Atlantic Estuarine Research Society Stockton, New Jersey.

Dauer, D. and Good, M. (October , 2014). Naturalization of salt marsh restoration sites in the Elizabeth River, Virginia, assessed by feeding activity and trophic level of mummichogs (Fundulus heteroclitus). Oral Presentation Atlantic Estuarine Research Society Stockton, New Jersey.

Ranasinghe, A., Borja, A. and Dauer, D. ( 2009). Assessing ecological integrity using multiple indices and ecosystem components: The sequel 20th Biennial International Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation Conference Portland, Oregon.

Dauer, D., Lane, M. F., Chaganty, N. R. and Llanso, R. J. ( 2009). Long-term patterns of trends in water quality and benthos of the Chesapeake Bay (1985-2007). Lessons and limits of restoration efforts American Society of Limnology and Oceanography Nice, France.

Dauer, D., Lane, M. F., Chaganty, N. R. and Llanso, R. J. ( 2009). Long-term patterns of trends in water quality and benthos of the Chesapeake Bay (1985-2007). Lessons and limits of restoration efforts American Society of Limnology and Oceanography Nice, France.

Borja, A., Dauer, D., Elliot, M. and Simenstad, C. ( 2009). Medium and long-term recovery of marine and estuarine systems, as guide to presenting useful information in new scenarios to restore ecological integrity American Society of Limnology and Oceanography, Session Conveners Nice, France.

Borja, A., Dauer, D., Elliott, M. and Simenstad, C. ( 2009). Medium and long-term recovery of marine and estuarine systems, as guide to presenting useful information in new scenarios to restore ecological integrity American Society of Limnology and Oceanography, Session Conveners Nice, France.

Dauer, D., Borja, A., Elliot, M. and Simenstad, C. ( 2009). Integrative approaches to assessing coastal ecosystem integrity Introductory tutorial lecture, American Society of Limnology and Oceanography Nice, France.

Dauer, D., Borja, A., Elliott, M. and Simenstad, C. ( 2009). Integrative approaches to assessing coastal ecosystem integrity Introductory tutorial lecture, American Society of Limnology and Oceanography Nice, France.

Sullivan, S. E., Prinz, M. W., Orensky, L. D. and Dauer, D. ( 2008). Habitat value of artificial oyster reefs in the Chesapeake Bay Atlantic Estuarine Research Society Fairfax, Virginia.

Sullivan, S. E., Prinz, M. W., Orensky, L. D. and Dauer, D. ( 2008). Habitat value of artificial oyster reefs in the Chesapeake Bay Atlantic Estuarine Research Society George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia.

Dauer, D., Lane, M. F., Chaganty, N. R. and Llanso, R. J. ( 2008). Trends in water quality, chlorophyll and primary productivity of Chesapeake Bay (1985 - 2007) Atlantic Estuarine Research Society Fairfax, Virginia.

Dauer, D., Lane, M. F., Chaganty, N. R. and Llanso, R. J. ( 2008). Trends in water quality, chlorphyll and primary productivity of Chesapeake Bay (1985-2007) Atlantic Estuarine Research Society George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia.

Llanso, R. J., Dauer, D. and Volstad, J. ( 2007). Assessing ecological integrity for impaired waters decisions in Chesapeake Bay, USA 19th Biennial International Estuarine Research Federation Conference Providence, Rhode Island.

Volstad, J., Dauer, D. and Llanso, R. J. ( 2007). Assessing ecological integrity for impaired waters decisions in Chesapeake Bay, USA 19th Biennial International Estuarine Research Federation Conference Providence, Rhode Island.

Dauer, D. ( 2007). Integrative approaches to assessing estuarine ecosystem integrity: actions, awareness and accountability 19th Biennial International Estuarine Research Federation Conference Providence, Rhode Island.

Dauer, D. ( 2007). Integrative approaches to assessing estuarine ecosystem integrity: actions, awareness and accountability 19th Biennial International Estuarine Research Federation Conference Providence, Rhode Island.

Mahon, H. K. and Dauer, D. ( 2007). Energy maximization strategies of four surface deposit feeding polychaetes: considerations of morphology and function 9th International Polychaete Conference Portland, Maine.

Mahon, H. K. and Dauer, D. ( 2007). Energy maximization strategies of four surface deposit feeding polychaetes: considerations of morphology and function 9th International Polychaete Conference Portland, Maine.

Mahon, A. R., Dauer, D., Mahon, H. K. and Halanych, K. M. ( 2007). Molecular differentation of three morphologically similar spionid polychaetes using cytochrome oxidase I (COI) 9th International Polychaete Conference Portland, Maine.

Mahon, A. R., Dauer, D., Mahon, H. K. and Halanych, K. M. ( 2007). Molecular differentationof three morphologically similar spionid polychaetes using cytochrome oxidase I (COI) 9th International Polychaete Conference Portland, Maine.

Walsh, C. G. and Dauer, D. ( 2007). Diet differences in the mummichog, Fundulus heteroclitus, comparing populations from tidal creeks with highly urbanized and highly forested watersheds in Chesapeake Bay, USA Benthic Ecology Meeting Atlanta, Georgia.

Mahon, H. K. and Dauer, D. ( 2007). Energy maximization strategies of two surface deposit feeding neridid polychaetes Benthic Ecology Meeting Atlanta, Georgia.

Mroz, R. J. and Dauer, D. ( 2007). Patterns in parasite communities of the red-jointed fiddler crab (Uca minax) inrelation to anthropogenic stress Benthic Ecology Meeting Atlanta, Georgia.

Seitz, R. D., Dauer, D. and Llanso, R. J. ( 2007). Variation in macrobenthos of the Chesapeake Bay: depth, oxygen, and temporal effects Benthic Ecology Meeting Atlanta, Georgia.

Dauer, D. ( 2007). Challenges in coastal and traditional waters: science-management interactions, adaptive management and adaptive monitoring University of Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal.

Dauer, D. ( 2007). Challenges in coastal and transitional waters: science-management interactions, adaptive management and adaptive monitoring University of Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal.

Dauer, D. ( 2007). Integrative approaches to assessing estuarine ecosystem integrity EcoSummit 2007 Beijing, China.

Dauer, D. ( 2007). Integrative approaches to assessing estuarine ecosystem integrity. Metrics, indicators, indices, criteria, combinatorial strategies, and interpretive paradigms - the USA experience EcoSummit 2007 Beijing, China.

Walsh, C. G. and Dauer, D. ( 2007). Diet differences in the mummichog, Fundulus heteroclitus, comparing populations from tidal creeks with highly urbanized and highly forested watersheds in Chesapeake Bay, USA Joint meeting of the Atlantic Estuarine Research Society and the Southeastern Research Society Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina.

Mahon, H. K. and Dauer, D. ( 2007). Particle selection of a surface deposit-feeding bivalve and a surface deposit-feeding polychaete: considerations of morphology and function Joint meeting of the Atlantic Estuarine Research Society and the Southeastern Research Society Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina.

Dauer, D. ( 2007). Lynnhaven River benthic community condition (2006) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lynnhaven River Restoration Meeting Hampton Roads Planning District Commission, Chesapeake, Virginia.

Dauer, D. ( 2007). Benthic community scoring and grading system for the Elizabeth River State of the River Report for the Elizabeth River Virginian Departartment of Environmental Equality Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Dauer, D. ( 2007). Nutrient scoring system for the Elizabeth River State of the River Report for the Elizabeth River Virginian Departartment of Environmental Equality Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Borja, A., Dauer, D., Diaz, R. J., Llanso, R. J., Muxika, I., Rodriguez, J. G. and Schaffner, L. C. ( 2006). Comparison between B-IBI and AMBI indices in Chesapeake Bay: assessing benthic quality condition using different tools American Society of Limnology and Oceanography Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

Llanso, R. J., Volstad, J. H. and Dauer, D. ( 2006). Different Ecological Indicators performance in assessing environmental status: a case study on estuarine eutrophication American Society of Limnology and Oceanography Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

Llanso, R. J., Volstad, J. H. and Dauer, D. ( 2006). Different Ecological Indicators performance in assessing environmental status: a case study on estuarine eutrophication American Society of Limnology and Oceanography Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

Dauer, D., Lane, M. F. and Llanso, R. J. ( 2006). The Chesapeake Bay Benthic Index of Biotic Integrity, designated use and water depth effects American Society of Limnology and Oceanography Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

Chainho, P., Costa, J. L., Costa, M. J. and Dauer, D. ( 2006). The use of multimetric indices to classify Portugese estuaries with different hydromorphological characteristics American Society of Limnology and Oceanography Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

Dauer, D., Borja, A. and Diaz, R. J. ( 2006). Assessing the environemental quality status in estuarine and coastal systems. Summary, salient points and solutions American Society of Limnology and Oceanography Meeting Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

Dauer, D., Borja, A. and Diaz, R. J. ( 2006). Assessing the environmental quality status in estuarine and coastal systems. Summary, salient points and solutions American Society of Limnology and Oceanography Meeting Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

Borja, A., Dauer, D., Diaz, R. J., Llanso, R. J., Muxika, I., Rodriguez, J. G. and Schaffner, L. C. ( 2006). Comparison between B-IBI and AMBI indices in Chesapeake Bay: assessing the benthic quality condition using different tools American Society of Limnology and Oceanography Meeting Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

Llanso, R. J., Volstad, J. H. and Dauer, D. ( 2006). Different Ecological Indicators performance in assessing environmental status: a case study on estuarine eutrophication American Society of Limnology and Oceanography Meeting Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

Borja, A. and Dauer, D. ( 2006). Session co-chairs and organizers of session entitled: Assessing the environmental quality status in estuarine and coastal systems: comparing methodologies and idices American Society of Limnology and Oceanography Meeting Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

Dauer, D., Lane, M. F. and Llanso, R. J. ( 2006). The Chesapeake Bay Benthic Index of Biotic Integrity, designated use and water depth effects American Society of Limnology and Oceanography Meeting Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

Chainho, P., Costa, J. L., Costa, M. J. and Dauer, D. ( 2006). The use of multimetric idices to classify Portugese estuaries with different hydromorphological characteristics American Society of Limnology and Oceanography Meeting Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

Borja, A. and Dauer, D. ( 2006). Assessing the environmental quality status in estuarine and coastal systems: comparing methodologies and indices American Society of Limnology and Oceanography, Session Co-chairs and Organizers Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

Walsh, C. G. and Dauer, D. ( 2006). Diet differences in the mummichog, Fundulus heteroclitus, comparing populations from tidal creeks with highly urbanized and highly forested watersheds in Chesapeake Bay, USA Atlantic Estuarine Research Society Baltimore, Maryland.

Mahon, H. K. and Dauer, D. ( 2006). Energy maximization strategies of two surface deposit-feeding gastropods Atlantic Estuarine Research Society Baltimore, Maryland.

Marshall, H. G., Dauer, D., Nesius, K. K., Lane, M. F., Lacouture, R. V. and Egerton, T. ( 2006). Restoration of the Chesapeake Bay (1985-2005). Spatial and temporal patterns in primary productivity Atlantic Estuarine Research Society Baltimore, Maryland.

Mroz, R. J., Shields, J. D. and Dauer, D. ( 2006). The parasitic fauna of the red-jointed fiddler crab (Uca minax) from Chesapeake Bay's Elizabeth River system Atlantic Estuarine Research Society Baltimore, Maryland.

Walsh, C. G. and Dauer, D. ( 2006). Diet differences in the mummichog, Fundulus heteroclitus, comparing populations from tidal creeks with highly urbanized and highly forested watersheds in Chesapeake Bay, USA Benthic Ecology Meeting Quebec, Canada.

Walsh, C. G. and Dauer, D. ( 2006). Diet differences in the mummichog, Fundulus heteroclitus, comparing populations from tidal creeks with highly urbanized and highly forested watersheds in Chesapeake Bay, USA Benthic Ecology Meeting Quebec, Canada.

Mahon, H. K. and Dauer, D. ( 2006). Particle selection in Macoma balthica (Bivalvia): the effects of organic coating and particle size Benthic Ecology Meeting Quebec, Canada.

Mahon, H. K. and Dauer, D. ( 2006). Particle selection in Macoma balthica (Bivalvia): the effects of organic coating and particle size Benthic Ecology Meeting Quebec, Canada.

Tatem, S. A. and Dauer, D. ( 2006). Trophic relationships among macrobenthic species of an intertidal sand flat Benthic Ecology Meeting Quebec, Canada.

Tatem, S. A. and Dauer, D. ( 2006). Trophic relationships among macrobenthic species of an intertidal sand flat Benthic Ecology Meeting Quebec, Canada.

Dauer, D. ( 2006). Trophic dynamics of benthic invertebrates: studies of ecology, evolution and energetics Laboratorio di Ecologia del Benthos. Stazione Zoologica di Napoli Ischia, Italy.

Dauer, D. ( 2006). Trophic dynamics of benthic invertebrates: studies of ecology, evolution and energetics Laboratorio di Ecologia del Benthos. Stazione Zoologica di Napoli. Ischia, Italy.

Dauer, D. ( 2006). Monitoring, assessment of restoration and management. Ecological foundation and governance TWReferenceNET, A Management and sustainable development of protected transitional waters University of Leece, Leece, Italy.

Dauer, D. ( 2006). Monitoring, assessment of restoration and management. Ecological foundation and governance. Chesapeake Bay, USA (1985-2005) TWReferenceNET, A Management and sustainable development of protected transitional waters University of Leece, Leece, Italy.

LLanso, R. J., Diaz, R. J., Dauer, D., Seitz, R. D. and Forsell, D. ( 2005). Benthos of diving duck feeding habitats of Chesapeake Bay, USA 18th Biennial International Estuarine Research Federation Norfolk, Virginia.

Chainho, P., Costa, J. L., Chaves, M. L., Costa, M. J. and Dauer, D. ( 2005). Comparison of the classifications obtained by using different approaches to assess the ecological quality in a poikilohaline environment: the Mondego River estuary, Portugal 18th Biennial International Estuarine Research Federation Norfolk, Virginia.

Dauer, D. and Alden, III, R. W. ( 2005). Sediment contaminant remediation and benthic community restorating potential in an urbanized watershed, the Elizabeth River, Virginia 18th Biennial International Estuarine Research Federation Norfolk, Virginia.

Dauer, D., Llanso, R. J., Diaz, R. J. and Schaffner, L. C. ( 2005). Twenty years (1985-2004) of benthic monitoring of Chesapeake Bay, USA. Accomplishments, Advances and Applications 18th Biennial International Estuarine Research Federation Norfolk, Virginia.

Llanso, R. J., Diaz, R. J., Dauer, D., Seitz, R. D. and Forsell, D. ( 2005). Benthos of diving duck feeding habitats of Chesapeake Bay, USA 18th Biennial International Estuarine Research Federation Conference Norfolk, Virginia.

Chainho, P., Costa, J. L., Chaves, M. L., Costa, M. J. and Dauer, D. ( 2005). Comparison of the classifications obtained by using different approaches to assess the ecological quality in a poikilohaline environment: the Mondego River estuary, Portugal 18th Biennial International Estuarine Research Federation Conference Norfolk, Virginia.

Dauer, D. and Alden, III, R. W. ( 2005). Sediment contaminant remediation and benthic community restoration potential in an urbanized watershed, the Elizabeth River, Virginia 18th Biennial International Estuarine Research Federation Conference Norfolk, Virginia.

Dauer, D., Llanso, R. J., Diaz, R. J. and Schaffner, L. C. ( 2005). Twenty years (1985-2004) of Benthic Monitoring of Chesapeake Bay, USA. Accomplishments, Advances and Applications 18th Biennial International Estuarine Research Federation Conference Norfolk, Virginia.

Mahon, H. K. and Dauer, D. ( 2005). Particle selection dynamics of surface deposit feeding guilds: roles of organic coatings, particle size and adaptive morphologies Benthic Ecology Meetings Virginia Institute of Marine Science, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia.

Tatem, S. A. and Dauer, D. ( 2005). Spatial and trophic relationships among macrobenthic species of an intertidal sand flat Benthic Ecology Meetings Virginia Institute of Marine Science, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia.

Dauer, D., Llanso, R. J. and Lane, M. F. ( 2005). Twenty years (1985-2004) of benthic monitoring of Chesapeake Bay, USA. Accomplishments, advances and future directions Benthic Ecology Meetings Virginia Institute of Marine Science, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia.

Dauer, D. ( 2005). Twenty years (1985-2004) of benthic monitoring of Chesapeake Bay, USA. Accomplishments, advances and applications Colloque: Indicateurs Benthiques. Sevine Aval Program Wimereux Marine Laboratory, Wimereux, France.

Llanso, R. J. and Dauer, D. ( 2005). Benthic community indicators in Chesapeake Bay Living Resources Analysis Workgroup Chesapeake Bay Program Office, Annapolis, Maryland.

Dauer, D. ( 2005). Benthic community restoration potential in the Elizabeth River. Field experiments with PAH contaminated sediments Monitoring Advisory Committee of the Elizabeth River Monitoring Program Hampton Roads Sanitation District. Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Mahon, H. K. and Dauer, D. ( 2005). Particle selection dynamics of surface deposit feeding guilds: roles of organic coatings, particle size and adaptive morphologies Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology Meeting San Diego, California.

Llanso, R. J. and Dauer, D. ( 2005). Chesapeake Bay Program. Long-term benthic monitoring component. Results for 2004 Tidal Monitoring and Analysis Subcommittee Workshop Patuxent National Wildlife, Maryland.

Dauer, D. ( 2005). Trophic dynamics of benthic invertebrates: studies of ecology, evolution and energetics Department of Biological Sciences, University of Hull, Hull, England.

Dauer, D. ( 2005). Trophic dynamics of benthic invertebrates: studies of ecology, evolution and energetics Department of Biological Sciences, University of Hull, Hull, England.

Dauer, D. ( 2005). Trophic dynamics of benthic invertebrates: studies of ecology, evolution and energetics Department of Biological Sciences, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia.

Chainho, P., Costa, J. L., Chaves, M. L., Dauer, D. and Costa, M. J. ( 2004). Defining the best sampling season to assess benthic ecological conditions in Portugese estuaries 38th European Marine Biology Symposium Aviero, Portugal.

Chainho, P., Costa, J. L., Chaves, M. L., Costa, M. J. and Dauer, D. ( 2004). Defining the best sampling season to assess benthic ecological conditions in Portugese estuaries 38th European Marine Biology Symposium Aveiro, Portugal.

Chainho, P., Chaves, M. L., Costa, J. L., Costa, M. J. and Dauer, D. ( 2004). Adaptive responses of benthic communities to environmental stress in the Mondego River estuary with special reference to the family Spionidae 8th International Polychaete Conference Madrid, Spain.

Mahon, A. R., Mahon, H. K., Dauer, D. and Read, G. R. ( 2004). Morphological, molecular and biogeographic relationships among several species of Boccardia (Polychaeta: Spionidae) from the Pacific Ocean 8th International Polychaete Conference Madrid, Spain.

Mahon, H. K. and Dauer, D. ( 2004). Particle selection of surface deposit feeding guilds: roles of organic coatings, particle size and adaptive morphologies 8th International Polychaete Conference Madrid, Spain.

Dauer, D., Chainho, P., Llanso, R. J. and Diaz, R. J. ( 2004). Patterns of taxocene discrimination and species diversity along the estuarine gradient of a homiohaline estuary (Chesapeake Bay, USA) 8th International Polychaete Conference Madrid, Spain.

Dauer, D. ( 2004). Tribute to the late Joseph L. Simon (March 18, 1937 - March 22, 2004) 8th International Polychaete Conference Madrid, Spain.

Mahon, H. K. and Dauer, D. ( 2004). Particle selection dynamics of surface deposit feeding guilds: roles of organic coatings, particle size and adaptive morphologies Atlantic Estuarine Research Society New Jersey Meadowlands Environment Center, Lyndhurst, New Jersey.

Tatem, S. A. and Dauer, D. ( 2004). Spatial and trophic relationships among macrobenthic species of an intertidal sand flat Atlantic Estuarine Research Society New Jersey Meadowlands Environment Center, Lyndhurst, New Jersey.

Mahon, H. K. and Dauer, D. ( 2004). Particle size and organic coating effects on feeding in the neridid polychaete Neanthes succinea (Polychaeta: Nereididae) Benthic Ecology Meeting University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama.

Tatem, S. A. and Dauer, D. ( 2004). Spatial and trophic relationships among macrobenthic species of an intertidal sand flat Benthic Ecology Meeting University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama.

Dauer, D. ( 2004). Diagnosing causes of degradation in benthic communities of Chesapeake Bay: accomplishments and effective communication with the public and regulators Beaufort, North Carolina.

Chainho, P., Chaves, M. L., Costa, J. L., Costa, M. J. and Dauer, D. ( 2004). Adaptive responses of benthic communities to environmental stress in the Mondego River estuary with special reference to the family Spionidae Eighth International Polychaete Conference Madrid, Spain.

Mahon, A. R., Mahon, H. K., Dauer, D. and Read, G. R. ( 2004). Morphological, molecular and biogeographic relationships among several species of Boccardia (Polychaeta: Spionidae) from the Pacific Ocean Eighth International Polychaete Conference Madrid, Spain.

Mahon, H. K. and Dauer, D. ( 2004). Particle selection dynamics of surface deposit feeding guilds: roles of organic coatings, partile size and adaptive morphologies Eighth International Polychaete Conference Madrid, Spain.

Dauer, D., Chainho, P., Llanso, R. J. and Diaz, R. J. ( 2004). Patterns of taxocene discrimination and species diversity along the estuarine gradient of a homiohaline estuary (Chesapeake Bay, USA) Eighth International Polychaete Conference Madrid, Spain.

Dauer, D. ( 2004). Tribute to the late Joseph L. Simon (March 18, 1937 - March 22, 2004) Eighth International Polychaete Conference Madrid, Spain.

Llanso, R. J., Volstad, J. and Dauer, D. ( 2004). Decision process for identification of estuarine benthic impairments in Chesapeake Bay, USA EPA-EMAP (Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Program)Symposium 2004. Integrated Monitroing & Assessment for Effective Water Quality Management Newport, Rhode Island.

Dauer, D., Llanso, R. J. and Lane, M. F. ( 2004). Diagnosing causes of benthic community degradation in Chesapeake, USA EPA-EMAP (Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Program)Symposium 2004. Integrated Monitroing & Assessment for Effective Water Quality Management Newport, Rhode Island.

• 1999: Outstanding Faculty Award, State Council of Higher Education of Virginia
• 1998: Distinguished Faculty Award, Old Dominion University
• 1997: Outstanding Presentation, Third International Conference on the Environmental Management of Enclosed Coastal Seas held in Stockholm, Sweden
• 1993: Most Inspirational Faculty Member, Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities
• 1993: Outstanding Faculty Research Award, Old Dominion University
• 1974: Outstanding Graduate Student Research Award, Sigma Xi, University of South Florida
• 1969: Member, Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society, Old Dominion University
• 1966: Undergraduate Tuition Scholarship, Old Dominion University