John Jaeger is a North Babylon Independent Researcher and Mentor of environmental research projects. John Jaeger’s independent research projects have focused on soil invertebrates, aquaculture techniques and molecule research.
Independent Researcher
John Jaeger is a North Babylon based Independent Researcher. Both as a Mentor and Independent Researcher, Jaeger is primarily focused on Environmental Research.
Soil Invertebrates Research
John Jaeger, North Babylon Independent Environmental Researcher, played an instrumental role in a Soil Invertebrates Research project via DNA Barcoding titled “Soil Invertebrates of Pine Barrens Post Vascular Destruction and Defoliated by Southern Pine Beetles.” In this project, Jaeger and his team analyzed the effects of Southern Pine Beetles within local pine barrens. The focus of the research was to determine methods for mitigating damage caused by Southern Pine Beetles, in hopes of preserving the pine barrens. As a Mentor on the project, Jaeger and his research team were able to identify critical information on soil invertebrates and soil diversity.
Shellfish Mariculture Program
John Jaeger also engaged in environmental research for the Shellfish Mariculture Program which oversaw the development and expansion of an active Shellfish Hatchery. Mentor John Jaeger and his team of researchers engaged in molecule research through active engagement in aquaculture techniques. These contributions led to grant awards for further expansion of the Shellfish Hatchery and Shellfish Mariculture Program.
The Shellfish Mariculture Program was awarded grants from the Department of Environmental Conservation to expand the Mariculture Facility and Shellfish Hatchery to include:
- New and expanded water intake systems
- Algal culture systems
- Larval culture systems
- Broodstock condition
- Spawning and holding systems
- Setting tanks and systems
- Nursery for juvenile seed culture equipment and systems
- Field grow-out systems for juvenile seed shellfish
