About me
Caleb Moses is a graduate student at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he is developing a comprehensive restoration plan for extirpated mussel species in Abrams Creek within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. His research focuses on freshwater conservation biology, with particular emphasis on endangered mussel fauna and aquatic ecosystem restoration.
With extensive field experience spanning multiple agencies and research institutions, Caleb has developed expertise in aquatic species monitoring, habitat assessment, and conservation planning. His work includes collaborations with the National Park Service, Tennessee Valley Authority, and various state agencies, contributing to projects ranging from Lake Sturgeon population monitoring to endangered species surveys.
Prior to his graduate studies, Caleb served as a Fisheries Technician at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, where he managed resource conservation initiatives and conducted species surveys. His diverse experience also includes work as a Field Biologist in Alaska, collecting critical data for North Pacific fisheries management.
Interests
Conservation and ecology of freshwater mussels
Conservation and ecology of non-game fish
Aquatic ecosystem restoration
Community-based conservation approaches
Conservation genetics
Environmental policy
Species-habitat relationships