Bianca is a conservation ecologist with 10+ years of hands on experience. She has a unique expertise in coastal plants with an emphasis on coastal dune ecology, management, restoration, and conservation. Her research combines interdisciplinary methods to test novel ideas with applied societal value. Her work has been published in numerous high-impact academic journals and applied to management actions. Outreach and societal application are woven into the fabric of her pursuits and as a result she has worked with many local and national organizations including various US Federal agencies, serving communities across academia and industry.

Her work has been covered by outlets like Fox's Xploration Awesome Planet and more (click images):

Bianca Charbonneau, MS, PhD

Dr. Dune Goon

    • Biology, ecology, and environmental studies

    • Conservation and restoration practices

    • Disturbance response, recovery, and planning

    • Education & outreach

    • Nature-based solutions

    Hands on the ground work in North America, Central America, and Africa surrounding:

    • Beach, dune, and barrier island systems

    • Grasslands

    • Subaqueous habitats - coral reefs and seagrass beds

    • Rainforests - cloud, tropical, and temperate

    • Wetlands - salt marsh, mangrove, and estuaries