Amy Thompson
Environmental Specialist
Office: Room No. 210
850 NC 345, Wanchese, NC 27981
Phone: 252-475-5432
Email: thompsonamy24@ecu.edu
Bio
Amy was born and raised in central Kentucky and had always been passionate about pursuing a career in the sciences along the coast. Amy moved to Hatteras Island in 2011 where she worked primarily in natural resource management. She joined the CSI Team in November 2024.
Education
M.S. Marine Biology, 2016 The University of North Carolina in Wilmington
B.S. Biology and Environmental Science, 2011 Campbellsville University
Research Interests
Amy’s current research interests broadly focus on the influence that marine energy generation has on coastal and marine ecosystems.
Current Project(s)
Supporting environmental monitoring programs and permitting needs as they relate to all renewable ocean energy projects.
Publications
- Etherington, A., Muiznieks, B., & Knisley, B. The Status of the Southeastern Beach Tiger Beetle, Habrosceliomorpha dorsalis media, at Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Cicindela 50(1-2):43.
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