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Curriculum Vitae-ANTHONY S. OVERTON

Work Address Home Address Howell Science Complex 212 Sumrell Street Department of Biology Greenville, NC 27858 East Carolina University 252-355-4914 Greenville, NC 27858-4353 252-328-4121 Email: overtona@mail.ecu.edu Current Position Assistant Professor, Harriot College of Arts and Science, Department of Biology, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina 27858-4353. Education Ph.D. Fisheries Science, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne. University of

Maryland Fellow; Department of Natural Sciences 2003. Dissertation: Effects of the Increased Striped Bass Population on its Prey Items in the

Chesapeake Bay (under the direction of Dr. Joseph Margraf and Dr. Eric B. May). M.S. Fisheries, University of Georgia, Athens, June 1997. Thesis: The Effects of Salinity on Growth, Mortality, and Nutritional Condition of

Juvenile Striped Bass (under the direction of Dr. Michael Van den Avyle). B.S. Pre-medicine, South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, South Carolina. 1994.

Experience Fall 2003-Current. Assistant Professor. East Carolina University. Department of Biology, Greenville, North Carolina. Spring 2002-Fall 2003. Research Associate (Post-doctoral position). East Carolina University, Institute for Coastal and Marine Resources, Greenville, North Carolina (under the direction of Dr. Roger A. Rulifson).

Responsible for designing a field sampling and research regime to evaluate factors influencing larval anadromous fish distribution in the lower Roanoke River, NC. Duties include field and laboratory supervision of up to 12 undergraduate and graduate student workers, and manager of day-to-day operations of the grant. With Dr. Rulifson, conduct data analyses of current studies with comparisons to a similar eight-year study conducted in the 1980s with ultimate

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goal of bioenergetics modeling of the larval fish community using SAS software. With Rulifson, provide reports and recommendations to Weyerhaeuser Paper Company for FERC relicensing guidelines.

Fall 2000-Sprning 2003. Graduate Research Fellow . University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, MD.

Responsible for teaching upper-level scientific application courses. Winter 1998-Fall 2000. Graduate Research Assistant. University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, MD.

Developed a research program to examine the predatory demands and food habits striped bass. Responsible for data collection and analysis, and preparation of reports and proposals. Taught laboratory sections, graded papers, reports, and technical papers.

Summer 1997-Winter 1997. Field Technician. Maryland Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Ann, MD.

Conducted field experiments in Maryland Coastal Bays to determine the effects of dredge spoil dumping on fish distributions. Responsible for the collection and analysis of data, and for preparing proposals, reports, and technical papers. Conducted field experiments in Maryland rivers examining the fish kills associated with Pfisteria; responsible for the collection and analysis of data.

Fall 1995-Summer 1997. Graduate Research Assistant. Georgia Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, University of Georgia, Athens, GA.

Developed a research program to examine the effects of salinity on the growth, mortality, and condition of juvenile striped bass. Responsible for the collection and analysis of data, and preparation of reports and proposals.

Summer 1995. Field Technician. Georgia Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, University of Georgia, Athens, GA.

Conducted field experiments on Richard B. Russell Dam to determine the effects of pump storage (pump back) on fish populations and distributions; responsible for the collection and analysis of data.

Spring 1995. Field Technician. Georgia Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, University of Georgia, Athens, GA.

Conducted field experiments on the Oconee River, Georgia sampling ichthyoplankton drift, to determine the spawning success of the Georgia listed endangered species, Robust Redhorse Moxostoma robustum.

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Winter 1995. Field Technician. Georgia Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, University of Georgia, Athens, GA.

Conducted field experiments on the Savannah River Georgia to determine relative abundance, age structure, length at age, and distribution of adult and juvenile striped bass; responsible for the collection and analysis of data.

Professional Affiliations

American Fisheries Society Tidewater Chapter, American Fisheries Society North American Society for Ichthyologists and Herpetologists

Honors and Awards

Best student presentation Georgia AFS Chapter, 1996. Best student paper University of Georgia, School of Forest Resources, Graduate

Student Society, April 1997. Professional Activities

Manuscript Reviewer Estuaries; Southeastern Fish and Wildlife Society; Transactions of the American Fisheries Society

President University of Maryland Student Subunit, Tidewater Chapter,

American Fisheries Society. 1998-2001. Publications (Peer Reviewed)

Overton, A.S., T. Reinert, and C.A. Ruetz. 2000. Keeping the communication lines open between you and your graduate committee. Fisheries (25) 10:41-43.

Bergey, L. L., R. A. Rulifson, M. L. Gallagher, and A. S. Overton. 2003. Variability of

Atlantic Coast striped bass egg characteristics: Implications for management. North American Journal of Fisheries Management 23(3):

Overton, A.S., F.J. Margraf, E.B. May, C. Weedon, and L.H. Piper. 2003. The prevalence Of

Mycobacteria infections in striped bass in Chesapeake Bay. Fisheries Management and Ecology. 10:301-308.

Walter, J.F, Overton, A.S., K.H. Ferry, and M.E. Mather. 2003. Atlantic Coast feeding habits

of striped bass: a synthesis of data supporting a comprehensive coast-wide understanding of the trophic biology. Fisheries Management and Ecology. 10:349-360

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Overton, A.S., and M.J. Van Den Ayvle. (In press). The effects of salinity on growth, mortality, and nutritional condition of juvenile striped bass. Transactions of the American Fisheries Society Volume 132

Overton, A.S, and J. Uphoff (In review) Recent changes in fecundity and larval growth of

yellow perch in the Chesapeake Bay. Journal of Freshwater Fish Biology. Overton, A.S., F. J. Margraf, J. F. Walter, K. H. Ferry, and M. E. Mather. (In review). An

Analysis Of Predation And Atlantic Menhaden Exploitation By Striped Bass Along The Us Atlantic Coast. Fishery Bulletin.

Overton, A.S., F. J. Margraf, E. B. May. (In review). Bioenergetics of Striped bass in Chesapeake Bay. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Science

Popular Articles (Non-Peer Review)

Overton, A.S. 1997. Young, Gifted, and Talented. Advantage Outdoors. Vol 3, No. 1:1. Overton, A.S. 1997. Turkey Talk: A world record turkey harvested in South Carolina.

Advantage Outdoors Vol 3, No. 3:15-18. Overton, A.S. 1998. Tidal vs non-tidal rivers tactics for catching largemouth bass. Advantage

Outdoors Vol 4, No.1:23-26. Overton, A.S. 1999. Summertime Striper tips. Advantage Outdoors Vol 5:13-15.

Major Technical Reports

R. A Rulifson, and A.S. Overton. 2004. Larval fish ecology in the Lower Roanoke River,

North Carolina. Final Report to Weyerhaeuser Paper Company, Plymouth, NC.

A.S. Overton, J.H. Jacobs, J. S. Stiller, and E.B. May. 2004 An Evaluation of the Overall Health and Presence of Mycobacteriosis in Roanoke River Striped Bass. Final Report to North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.

A. S. Overton and J. R. Zabowski. 2004. Release Mortality Of Undersized Fish From The

Snapper/Grouper Complex Off The North Carolina Coast. Final Report to North Carolina Sea Grant Fisheries Resources Grant Program

Margraf, F.J, H.W. Slacum and A.S. Overton. 1999. Ecological evaluation of proposed coastal

bay spoil-deposit habitat restoration sites. Annual Progress Report for 1999 to Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Coastal Zone Management Division, Annapolis, MD.

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May, E.B., Pieper, L.B., and A.S. Overton. 1999. The occurrence of Mycobacteria sp. (Granulomous) on adult striped bass in the Chesapeake Bay. Annual Progress Report for 1999 to Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Fish Health Division, Annapolis, MD.

Overton, A.S., and F.J. Margraf. 1999. A bioenergetics approach for assessing the impact of

striped bass on commercially important fish species in the Chesapeake Bay. Annual Progress Report for 1999 to Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Management Division, Annapolis, MD.

Overton, A.S., J.C. Griffin, and F.J. Margraf 1998. Striped bass feeding habits in the Maryland

portion of the Chesapeake Bay. Annual Progress Report for 1998 to Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Management Division, Annapolis, MD.

Manuscripts in Preparation

Overton A.S. and J.H. Chick. (In prep). Recruitment Dynamics of Yellow Perch in Estuarine Environments.

Overton, A.S, and J. H Jacobs. (In prep). The effect of starvation on the Blood Serum

Chemistry of Striped Bass. Overton, A.S., F.J. Margraf, E.B. May. (In prep). Established References Intervals for Blood

Chemistry of Wild Striped Bass in Chesapeake Bay. Overton, A. S., W. Patrick, and R. A. Rulifson. (in prep). Striped Bass predation and feeding

in Albemarle Sound North Carolina

Presentations Overton, A.S. I. A. Coulson, and R. A. Rulifson. 2004. Meristics and abundance of

anadromous larval fishes in the Roanoke River, North Carolina. 134th Annual Meeting of the American Fisheries Society, Madison, WI, August 2004.

Jacobs, J. J. and A. S. Overton. 2004. Health and condition of Roanoke River, North Carolina striped bass: is mycobacteriosis an issue outside of Chesapeake Bay? 134th Annual Meeting of the American Fisheries Society, Madison, WI, August 2004.

May, E. B., V. P. Lewis, A. S. Overton, J. J. Jacobs, and L. Alade. 2004. Potential impacts of Mycobacteriosis in striped bass on Chesapeake and Atlantic stocks. 60th Annual Northeast Fish and Wildlife Conference, Ocean City, Maryland.

Coulson, I.A, B. Moroz, A. S. Overton, And, R. A. Rulifson. 2004. Abundance and distribution of Anadromous larval fishes in the lower Roanoke River. 17th Annual Meeting, Tidewater Chapter, American Fisheries Society, Salisbury State University, Salisbury, Maryland.

Overton, A. S. 2004. The mortality associated with hooking of snapper and grouper off the coast of North Carolina. 17th Annual Meeting, Tidewater Chapter, American Fisheries Society, Salisbury State University, Salisbury, Maryland.

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Fitzpatrick, E. E., and A. S. Overton. 2004. Conducting a stock assessment of yellow perch (Perca flavescens) in the Albermarle Sound, North Carolina. 4th Annual Southern Division 4th Fisheries Student Colloquium. Whitney Laboratory. Marineland, FL.

Jones, N. A., and A. S. Overton. 2004. The Role of the Upper Pamlico River Estuary as Primary Nursery Area. 4th Annual Southern Division 4th Fisheries Student Colloquium. Whitney laboratory. Marineland, FL.

Fitzpatrick, E. E., and A. S. Overton. 2004. Evaluation and status of the estuarine Yellow Perch Fishery in Eastern North Carolina: Emphasis on data needs for a Fishery Management Plan. 6th Annual Meeting, East Carolina University Student Subunit, American Fisheries Society, Greenville, NC.

Jones, N. A., and A. S. Overton. 2004. The Role of the Upper Pamlico River Estuary as Primary Nursery Area. 6th Annual Meeting, East Carolina University Student Subunit, American Fisheries Society, Greenville, NC.

Rulifson, R. ., and A. S. Overton. 2004. 5 years of excellence: ECU-AFS, Tidewater Chapter, American Fisheries Society. 17th Annual Meeting, Tidewater Chapter, American Fisheries Society, Salisbury State University, Salisbury, Maryland.

Overton, A. S. 2004. Release Mortality Of Undersized Fish From The Snapper/Grouper Complex Of the North Carolina Coast. 17th Annual Meeting, Tidewater Chapter, American Fisheries Society, Salisbury State University, Salisbury, Maryland.

Coulson, I.A, B. Moroz, A. S. Overton, And, R. A. Rulifson. 2003. Description of Larval Fishes in the lower Roanoke River. 5th Annual Meeting, East Carolina University Student Subunit, American Fisheries Society, Greenville, NC.

Overton, A. S. and J. Jacobs. 2002. The Use Of Blood Serum Chemistry To Identify Starvation In Striped Bass. 132nd Annual Meeting of the American Fisheries Society, Baltimore, MD, August 2002.

Overton, A.S., E.B. May, and F.J. Margraf. 2002. Ontegenic And Spatial Patterns In Diet And Growth Of Striped Bass In Chesapeake Bay. 132nd Annual Meeting of the American Fisheries Society, Baltimore, MD, August 2002.

Walter, J.F, Overton, A.S., K.H. Ferry, and M.E. Mather. 2001. Atlantic Coast Feeding Habits Of Striped Bass: A Synthesis Of Data Supporting A Comprehensive Coast-Wide Understanding Of The Trophic Biology. 131st Annual Meeting of the American Fisheries Society, Phoenix, AZ, August 2001.

Overton, A.S., F.J. Margraf, and E.B. May. 2001. Investigations Of The Feeding Habits And Health Of The Striped Bass In The Chesapeake Bay. HBCU Day Conference. University of Maryland Eastern Shore. April 2001.

May, E.B., L.B. Pieper, and A.S. Overton, 2000. Ulcerative Dermatitis of Striped Bass: Evaluation of the Condition at the Population Level. 25th Annual Eastern Fish Health Workshop, Plymouth, MA. April 2000.

Overton, A.S., And J.C. Griffin. 2000. The Impact Of Adult Striped Bass On Commercially Important Fish Species In Chesapeake Bay. Tidewater Chapter of the American Fisheries Society, Kill Devil Hills, NC. March 2000.

Overton A.S., and F.J. Margraf. 2000. A Bioenergetics Approach For Assessing The Impact Of Striped Bass On Its Prey In The Chesapeake Bay. Mid-Year Meeting The American Fisheries Society, Savannah, GA. February 2000.

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Overton, A.S., E.B. May, and F.J. Margraf. 2001. Poster Presentation. Blood Biochemical Reference Intervals for Striped Bass in Mesohaline Areas. Annual Meeting of the Tidewater chapter, American Fisheries Society, Easton, MD. February 2001.

Overton, A.S., and M.J. Van Den Avyle. 1998. The Effect Of Temperature And Saltwater On The Growth, Survival, And Condition Of Juvenile Striped Bass. Southern Division of the American Fisheries Society, Lexington, KY. March 1998.

Overton, A.S., and M.J. Van Den Avyle. 1997. The Effect Of Temperature And Salinity On The Growth, Survival, And Condition Of Juvenile Striped Bass. Southern Division of the American Fisheries Society, San Antonio, TX. March 1997.

Overton, A.S., and M.J. Van Den Avyle. 1996. A Proposed Evaluation For Assessing The Effect Of Temperature And Salinity On The Growth Of Juvenile Striped Bass. Georgia Chapter of the American Fisheries Society, Waycross, GA. March 1996.

Invited Seminars

"Fisheries Management Today". Presented at the Lower Shore chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association mid-year meeting, Salisbury, MD. October 1999.

"Striped bass in crisis...Is it really a crisis situation?" Presented to the Maryland Striped Bass Association Striped Bass Workshop. Kent Island, MD. November 1999.

"History of Striped Bass and Fisheries Management in the Chesapeake Bay". Presented to the College of Criminal Justice, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, MD. January 2000. “The Role of USGS Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units in recruiting and retaining minority students”. Presented to the Expanding Opportunities in Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, NOAA. Jackson State University, Jackson, MS. April 2001.

Teaching Course Number Course Title When Taught Enrollment BIOL 116* Scientific Methods Spring 1998 36 Informal Course "Using and Understanding SAS Spring 1999 10-15 grad students the Statistical Analysis Software" (4-3 hr seminars) AGRI 499A* Statistical Applications in SAS Spring 2001 20 BIOL 6504-28** Statistical Applications in SAS Spring 2003 10 Biol 3660 Introduction to Marine Biology Spring 2003- 45 Biol 7630 Fisheries Science and Management Spring 2005 9 *University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Department of Natural Sciences **East Carolina University, Department of Biology Grantsmanship 2004-2005 Anthony S. Overton. And Mike Waterfield. Evaluation and status of the

estuarine Yellow Perch Fishery in Eastern North Carolina: Emphasis on data

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needs for a Fishery Management Plan. Fishery Resource Grant (FRG) Program, NC Sea Grant. $39,635

2003-2004 Anthony S. Overton and John Zabowski. Release Mortality of Undersized Red and Vermillion Snapper and Red Porgy caught in the North Carolina Hook and Line Fishery. Fishery Resource Grant (FRG) Program, NC Sea Grant. $50,288.

2003-2004 Anthony S. Overton, J. J. Jacobs. An Evaluation of the Overall Health and Presence of Mycobacteriosis in Roanoke River Striped Bass. North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. $5000.

1999-2002 Fellowship in Biology. Department of Natural Science, University of Maryland Eastern Shore. $54,000.

1999-2000 Dr. Eric May, Dr. Joe Margraf, and Anthony Overton. Estimating the

Magnitude of Predation on Blue Crabs, Out-Migrating Juvenile Alosids & Other Important Prey by Striped Bass in Chesapeake. Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Service. $153,000.