Positions:

1999-present	Research Biologist, Marine Science Institute, University of California, Santa Barbara
1994-1999	Associate Research Biologist, Marine Science Institute, University of California, Santa Barbara
1989-94	Assistant Research Biologist, Marine Science Institute, University of California, Santa Barbara
1990	Biological Consultant, Woodward-Clyde Consultants
1987-90	Biological Consultant, Marine Review Committee
1988-89	Biological Consultant, Michael Brandman Associates
1986-87	Biological Consultant, Chambers Consultants

Distinctions:

1989	Lancaster Award for Outstanding Dissertation, University of California, Santa Barbara
1984	Antarctic Service Medal of the United States of America, National Science Foundation

 

Selected Publications:

• Bull, J. S., Reed, D. C., and S. J. Holbrook.  An experimental evaluation of different methods of restoring Phyllospadix torreyi (Surfgrass) (submitted).

• Page, H. M., Schroeter, S., Reed, D.C., Ambrose, R. F., Callaway, J., and J. Dixon. Variation in the distribution and abundance of salt marsh vegetation associated with elevation and height of tidal inundation. Bulletin of the Southern California Academy of Sciences (in press).

• Gaylord, B., Reed, D.C., Raimondi, P.T., Washburn, L., and S.R. McLean. 2002. A physically based model of macroalgal spore dispersal in the wave and current-dominated nearshore. Ecology 83(5): 1239-1251.

• Holbrook, S.J., Reed, D.C., and J.S. Bull. 2002. Survival experiments with outplanted seedlings of surfgrass (Phyllospadix torreyi) to enhance establishment on artificial structures. Ices J Mar Sci 59: S350-S355 Suppl. S.

• Schroeter, S.C., Reed, D.C., Kushner, D.J., Estes, J.A., and D.S. Ono. 2001. The use of marine reserves in evaluating the dive fishery for the warty sea cucumber (Parastichopus parvimensis) in California, USA. Can J Fish Aquat Sci 58(9): 1773-1781.

• Holbrook, S.J., Reed, D.C., Hansen, K., and C.A. Blanchette. 2000. Spatial and temporal patterns of predation on seeds of surfgrass, Phyllospadix torreyi. Mar Biol 136(4): 739-747.

• Reed, D.C., Raimondi, P.T., Carr, M.H., and L. Goldwasser. 2000. The role of dispersal and disturbance in determining spatial heterogeneity in sedentary kelp-forest organisms.  Ecology 81(7): 2011-2026.

• Blanchette, C.A., Worcester, S., Reed, D., and S.J. Holbrook. 1999. Algal morphology, flow and spatially variable recruitment of surfgrass, Phyllospadix torreyi. Marine Ecology Progress Series 184: 119-128.

• Reed, D.C., Brzezinski, M.A., Coury, D.A., Graham, W.M., and R.L. Petty. 1999. Neutral lipids in macroalgal spores and their role in swimming. Marine Biology 133: 737-744

• Reed, D.C., Holbrook, S.J., Solomon, E., and M. Anghera. 1998. Studies on germination and root development in the surfgrass Phyllospadix torreyi:  Implications for habitat restoration. Aquatic Botany 62: 71-80.

• Reed, D.C., Anderson, T.W., Ebeling, A.W., and M. Anghera. 1997. Role of reproductive synchrony in the colonization potential of kelp. Ecology 78: 2443-2457.

• Canestro, D., Raimondi, P.T., Reed, D.C., Schmitt, R.J., and S.J. Holbrook. 1996. A study of methods and techniques for detecting ecological impacts. Pp. 53-67 in:  Methods and techniques of underwater research, Proceedings of the American Academy of Underwater Scientists symposium. AAUS, Nahant, MA.

• Raimondi, P.T. and D. Reed. 1996. Determining the spatial extent of ecological impacts caused by local anthropogenic disturbances in coastal marine habitats. Pp. 179-198 in:  Detecting Ecological Impacts: Conceptual Issues and Applications in Coastal Marine Habitat, R.J. Schmitt and C.W. Osenberg, eds.  Academic Press, San Diego, CA.

• Reed, D.C., Ebeling, A.W., Anderson, T.W., and M. Anghera. 1996. Differential reproductive responses to fluctuating resources in two seaweeds with different reproductive strategies. Ecology 77: 300-316. 

• Ambrose, R.F., Boland, J., Murdoch, W.W., Raimondi, P.T., and D.C. Reed. 1995. The San Onofre nuclear generating station mitigation reef:  monitoring issues. Pp. 587-592 in:  Proceedings from the International Conference on Ecological System Enhancement Technology for Aquatic Environments.  Japan International Marine Science and Technology Federation, Tokyo.

• Reed, D.C. 1994. Giant forests of the sea.  The World and I  July: 202-207.

• Reed, D.C. and R.J. Lewis. 1994. Effects of an oil and gas production effluent on the colonization potential of giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) zoospores. Marine Biology 119: 277-283.

• Reed, D.C., Lewis, R.J., and M. Anghera. 1994. Effects of an open coast oil production outfall on patterns of giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) recruitment. Marine Biology 120: 26-31.

• Brzezinski, M, Reed, D.C., and C.D. Amsler. 1993. Neutral lipids as major storage products in Macrocystis pyrifera.  J. Phycology 29: 16-23.

• Carr, M.H. and D.C. Reed. 1993. Conceptual issues relevant to marine harvest refuges:  examples from temperate marine fishes. Can. J. Fish. Aquat. Sci. 50: 2019-2028.

• Amsler, C.D., Reed, D.C., and M. Neushul. 1992. The microclimate inhabited by algal propagules. British Phycological Journal 27: 253-270.

• Carr, M.H. and D.C. Reed. 1992. Harvest refuges and their potential for enhancing reef fisheries in southern California.  Pp. 63-68 in:  Perspectives on the Marine Environment, P.M. Grifman and S.E. Yoder, Eds. Sea Grant Program, University of California, Los Angeles.

• Neushel, M., Amsler, C.D., Reed, D.C., and R.J. Lewis. 1992. The introduction of marine plants for aquacultural purposes. Pp. 103-138 in:  Movement and dispersal of biotic agents into aquatic ecosystems, A. Rosenfield, ed.  Maryland Sea Grant College, College Park, MD.

• Reed, D.C., Amsler, C.D., and A.W. Ebeling. 1992. Dispersal in kelps:  factors affecting spore swimming and competency. Ecology 73: 1577-1585.

• Reed, D.C., Neushul, M., and A.W. Ebeling. 1991. The role of density on gametophyte growth and reproduction in the kelps Macrocystis pyrifera and Pterygophora californica.  J. Phycol. 27: 361-366..