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LIENSs (Center for Research on Coastal Environments and Societies), UMR 7266
CNRS - Université de La Rochelle, 17042 La Rochelle, France
Tel/Fax : +33 5 46 45 82 61/25 ; +33 5 46 45 82 64 http://lienss.univ-larochelle.fr
CURRENT SITUATION
Tenured Associate Professor of Marine Biology
("Maître de Conférences" hors classe, CNU 67), Université de La Rochelle (since 9/1994).
EDUCATION
- Ph.D., Aquatic Ecology and Fisheries, 1987. University of Washington, Seattle, USA
(Direction: Professor Frieda B. Taub)
- Master of Science, Biological Oceanography 1974. University of Washington, Seattle,
USA (Direction: Professor George Anderson).
- Exchange Student, Reed College, Portland, Oregon, USA. 1970-71 (Exchange
Scholarship in Biology and Nuclear Chemistry).
- Vordiplom (two-year undergraduate degree) Biology, 1970. Ludwig Maximilians
Universität, Munich, Germany.
RESEARCH
Plankton ecology, food web dynamics (since 1983, 22 major publications)
Temperate and tropical coastal waters, wetlands, lakes:
• Grazing behavior and grazing impact on prey populations
• Microbial communities (virus-bacteria-flagellates)
• Microplankton-mesoplankton interactions (phytoplankton, microzooplankton,
mesozooplankton) and trophic cascades.
• Plankton seasonal cycles and food web dynamics.
Recent relevant research project participations:
ANR (French National Research Agency) Aquaphage and Vasiremis (2007 – 2012)
Coastal Environment and Management, Fisheries (since 1989, 4 major publications)
HJHartmann C.V., 01/2014, p. 1/4
• Participatory management and conservation of coastal areas. Focus on tropical
environments, water quality, microbial ecology and small-scale fisheries. Central and
Meso- America, Southeast Asia. Financed by foundations and various university,
government and international funds. Based in France (since 1993).
• Effects of Fisheries on Marine Ecosystems. Work with fisheries constituencies,
conservation groups, native peoples governments of the Northeast Pacific Region.
Financed by contracts with NGOs, USA, Canada, Alaska. Based originally in Seattle,
USA (1989-1992+)
Recent relevant research project participations: GEF/UNDP International Waters (2008 –
2012); French decentralized regional cooperation La Rochelle –Kendari (Indonesia) (2012-
2015)
Previous research (doctoral/predoctoral) (1972 – 2000).
• Biological nutrient recycling and problems of eutrophication in lakes. Ph.D.
dissertation, financed by contracts with the Washington State Water Research Center, USA;
University of Washington (1980-1986).
• Ecotoxicology studied in aquatic microcosms. Research Assistant, financed by the
National Food and Drug Administration, USA; University of Washington (1977-1979).
• Oceanic primary production and heterotrophic activity. Master’s Thesis, financed the
Ministry of Energy, USA; University of Washington (1972-1974).
• Arts, Sciences and Technology –an interdisciplinary approach. Collaboration on the
topics of time, limits and transformations. Financed by the Maison des Sciences de
l’Homme (Université de La Rochelle) and Ballet Atlantique Régine Chopinot, La Rochelle,
France (1999-2000).
LANGUAGES
German (native language)
English***, French***, Spanish*** (complete command)
Italian* (read and basic conversation).
RECENT Ph.D. THESIS CO-DIRECTION
Feasibility and community management of the ornament fishery in the Gulf of California
and adjacent islands. Nathalie GERMAIN, U. Autónoma Baja California Sur (Mexico) and
Univ. La Rochelle. Co-direction with Prof. Hector Reyes Bonilla, La Paz, Mexico (2010-
2013) Defense planned for 7/2014.
The participation of artisanal fishing communities in the management of coastal marine
resources : The case of Costa Rica. Luc FARGIER, Univ. La Rochelle Co- direction with
Prof. V. Duvat-Magnan (2007-2011) Defense 6/2012.
Interactions between virus, flagellates and bacteria in the microbial food web of Marennes-
Oléron Bay, France. Pascaline ORY, Univ. La Rochelle. Co-direction with Prof. H.
Montanié (2006-2010). Defense 4/2010.