John Dearborn
  
 
Education
Ph.D. Stanford  
 Description 
John H. Dearborn, Professor Emeritus in Marine Sciences, in his laboratory, 
210 Murray Hall, University of Maine.  Photo taken September, 1999.  
He is holding a specimen of Astrotoma agassizii, a large Antarctic brittle 
star. 
 Research interests 
I retired officially in 1999 but continue my 
research interests in marine benthic ecology, the biology of ophiuroids and the 
roles of invcertebrates in marine forensic investigations.  My top priority 
is the completion of a guide to the Ophiuroidea of the northwest Atlantic in 
depts from the intertidal to 1,200 meters 
 Publications 
  - The postmortem fate of human remains
 Sorg, M.H., J.H. Dearborn, E.I. 
  Monahan, H.F. Ryan, K.G. Sweeney, and E. David. 1996. Forensic taphonomy in 
  marine contexts. Pages 567 - 604 in W.D. Haglund and M.H. Sorg (eds.), 
  Forensic taphonomy. The postmortem fate of human remains. CRC Press, Boca 
  Raton, Florida.  
  - 1996 Polar Biology
 Dearborn, J.H., K.C. Edwards and G. Hendler. 1996. 
  The diet of Ophiosparte gigas (Echinodermata: Ophiuroidea) along the Antarctic 
  Peninsula, with comments on its taxonomic status. Polar Biology, 16: 309 - 
  320, 6 figures.  
  - 1995 Copeia
 Eakin, R.R. and J.H. Dearborn. 1995. Hugh Hamilton DeWitt 
  1933-1995. Copeia, 1995 (3): 762-765, 1 figure. (Obituary)  
  - Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology
 Ojeda, F.P. and J.H. 
  Dearborn. 1991. Feeding ecology of benthic mobile predators: experimental 
  analyses of their influence in rocky subtidal communities of the Gulf of 
  Maine. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology, 149: 13 - 44, 7 
  figures.  
  - Marine Ecology Progress Series
 Dearborn, J.H., K.C. Edwards and D.B. 
  Fratt. 1991. Diet, feeding behavior, and surface morphology of the multi-armed 
  Antarctic sea star Labidiaster annulatus (Echinodermata: Asteroidea). Marine 
  Ecology Progress Series, 77: 65 - 84, 9 figures.  
  - Fauna der Antarktis
 Hendler, G., J.H. Dearborn and J.W. Wagele. 1990. 
  Ophiuroidea (Schlangensterne). Pages 176 - 181 in J. Sieg and J.W. Wagele 
  (eds.), Fauna der Antarktis. Verlag Paul Parey, Berlin und Hamburg. 197 pages, 
  16 color plates. (Published in German)  
  - Fishery Bulletin
 Ojeda, F.P. and J.H. Dearborn. 1990. Diversity, 
  abundance and spatial distribution of fishes and crustaceans in the rocky 
  subtidal zone of the Gulf of Maine. Fishery Bulletin, 88(2): 403 - 410, 3 
  figures.  
  - National Marine Fisheries Service
 Messing, C.G. and J.H. Dearborn. 
  1990. Marine flora and fauna of the Northeastern United States. Echinodermata: 
  Crinoidea. NOAA Technical Report, National Marine Fisheries Service, 91, 30 
  pages, 18 figures.  
  - Journal of Plankton Research
 Ferrari, F.D., and J.H. Dearborn. 1989. A 
  second examination of predation on pelagic copepods by the brittle star 
  Astrotoma agassizii. Journal of Plankton Research, 11(6): 1315 - 1320.  
  - Marine Ecology-Progress Series
 Ojeda, F.P. and J.H. Dearborn. 1989. 
  Community structure of macroinvertebrates inhabiting the rocky subtidal zone 
  in the Gulf of Maine: seasonal and bathymetric distribution. Marine 
  Ecology-Progress Series, 57: 147 - 161, 6 figures.  
  - 1989 U.S. Marine Mammal Commission
 Dearborn, J.H. 1989. Benthic fauna. 
  Pages 9 - 10 in L.B. Quetin and R.M. Ross (eds.), The biological basis for 
  area-wide protection at Palmer Station, Antarctica. Report of a Workshop held 
  at the University of California at Santa Barbara, California on 3-4 November, 
  1988. U.S. Marine Mammal Commission (Contract No. T6223924-6). 59 pages.  
  - American Geophysical Union
 Dearborn, J.H., F.D. Ferrari and K.C. 
  Edwards. 1986. Can pelagic aggregations cause benthic satiation? Feeding 
  biology of the Antarctic brittle star Astrotoma agassizii (Echinodrmata: 
  Ophiuroidea). Biology of the Antarctic Seas XVII, Antarctic Research Series, 
  American Geophysical Union, Washington, D.C., Vol. 44: 1 - 28.  
  - 1986 American Geophysical Union
 Eakin, R.R., J.H. Dearborn and W.C. 
  Townsend. 1986. Observations of marine birds in the South Atlantic Ocean in 
  the late austral autumn. Biology of the Antarctic Seas XVII, Antarctic 
  Research Series, American Geophysical Union, Washington, D.C., Vol. 44: 69 - 
  86.  
  - 1985 Transactions of the American Fisheries Society
 Akielaszek, J.J., 
  J.R. Moring, S.R. Chapman and J.H. Dearborn. 1985. Experimental culture of 
  young rainbow smelt Osmerus mordax. Transactions of the American Fisheries 
  Society, 114: 596 - 603.  
  - 1985 Antarctic Journal of the U.S.
 Dearborn, J.H. and K.C. Edwards. 
  1985 (1984 Review). Analysis of data on the feeding biology of Antarctic sea 
  stars and brittle stars. Antarctic Journal of the U.S., 19(5): 138 - 139. 
 
  - 1984 Antarctic Journal of the U.S.
 Dearborn, J.H., K.C. Edwards, D.B. 
  Fratt and W.E. Zamer. 1984 (1983 Review). Echinoderm studies along the 
  Antarctic Peninsula. Antarctic Journal of the U.S., 18(5): 193 - 194.  
  - Polar Biology
 Fratt, D.B. and J.H. Dearborn. 1984. Feeding biology of 
  the Antarctic brittle star Ophionotus victoriae (Echinodermata: Ophiuroidea). 
  Polar Biology, 3: 127 - 139.  
  - American Geophysical Union
 Speel, J.A. and J.H. Dearborn. 1983. 
  Comatulid crinoids from R/V Eltanin cruises in the Southern Ocean. Biology of 
  the Antarctic Seas XIII, Antarctic Research Series, American Geophysical 
  Union, Washington, D.C., Vol. 38: 1 - 60. (Paper 1)  
  - 1983 Antarctic Journal of the U.S.
 Dearborn, J.H., L.E. Watling, K.C. 
  Edwards, D.B. Fratt, and G.L. Hendler. 1983 (1982 Review). Echinoderm biology 
  and general benthic collecting along the Antarctic Peninsula. Antarctic 
  Journal of the U.S., 17(5): 162 - 164.  
  - 1983ta Antarctic Journal the U.S.
 Kellogg, D.E., T.B. Kellogg, J.H. 
  Dearborn, K.C. Edwards and D.B. Fratt. 1983 (1982 Review). Diatoms from 
  ophiuroid stomach contents: implications for sediment reworking on the 
  Antarctic continental shelf. Antarctic Journal of the U.S., 17(5): 167 - 169. 
   
  - Marine Ecology-Progress Series
 Shick, J.M., K.C. Edwards and J.H. 
  Dearborn. 1981. Physiological ecology of the deposit-feeding sea star 
  Ctenodiscus crispatus: ciliated surfaces and animal-sediment interactions. 
  Marine Ecology-Progress Series, 5: 165 - 184.  
  - Antarctic Journal of the U.S.
 Dearborn, J.H., K.C. Edwards and D.B. 
  Fratt. 1982 (1981 Review). Feeding biology of sea stars and brittle stars 
  along the Antarctic Peninsula. Antarctic Journal of the U.S., 16(5): 136 - 
  137.  
  - 1979 Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology
 Turner, R.L. 
  and J.H. Dearborn. 1979. Organic and inorganic composition of post-metamorphic 
  growth stages of Ophionotus hexactis (E.A. Smith) (Echinodermata: Ophiuroidea) 
  during intraovarian incubation. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and 
  Ecology, 36: 41 - 51.  
  - 1979ta Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology
 Turner, R.L. 
  and J.H. Dearborn. 1979. Organic and inorganic composition of post-metamorphic 
  growth stages of Ophionotus hexactis (E.A. Smith) (Echinodermata: Ophiuroidea) 
  during intraovarian incubation. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and 
  Ecology, 36: 41 - 51.  
  - 1978 Antarctic Journal of the U.S
 Dearborn, J.H., H.H. DeWitt, J.D. 
  McCleave, T.E. Targett, and E.F. Lowe. 1978. Benthic fishes and echinoderms in 
  the Scotia Arc region. Antarctic Journal of the U.S., 13(4): 137 - 139.  
  - Smithsonian Institution
 Dearborn, J.H. 1977. Foods and feeding 
  characteristics of Antarctic asteroids and ophiuroids. Pages 293 - 326 in G.A. 
  Llano (ed.), Adaptations within Antarctic ecosystems. Proceedings of the Third 
  SCAR Symposium on Antarctic Biology. Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. 
   
  - Planning Rept
 Dearborn, J.H., 1977. The brittle star (Ophiura robusta) 
  in Maine and its relevance to the Critical Areas Program. A report prepared 
  for the Critical Areas Program, Natural Resource Planning Division, Maine 
  State Planning Office. Planning Rept. No. 50, 23 pp.  
  - 1977 Antarctic Journal of the U.S.
 McCleave, J.D., J.H. Dearborn, and 
  H.H. DeWitt. 1977. Ecology of benthic fishes and echinoderms along the Scotia 
  Arc and the Antarctic Peninsula. Antarctic Journal of the U.S., 12(4): 19 - 
  20.  
  - 1976 Antarctic Journal of the U.S.
 DeWitt, H.H., J.D. McCleave and J.H. 
  Dearborn. 1976. Ecological studies of fishes and echinoderms during ARA Islas 
  Orcadas cruise 5. Antarctic Journal of the U.S., 11(2): 49 - 53.  
  - 1974 Antarctic Journal of the U.S.
 Dearborn, J.H. and F.J. Fell. 1974. 
  Ecology of echinoderms from the Antarctic Peninsula. Antarctic Journal of the 
  U.S., 9(6): 304 - 306.  
  - World environments
 Dearborn, J.H. 1973. Freshwater environments. Harper 
  and Row, New York. 10 p. text and set of 100 color slides. In H.B. Fell (ed.), 
  World environments. (Special Harper and Row series of color photographs and 
  accompanying text dealing with specific regions, each set published 
  separately)  
  - 1973 Antarctic Journal of the U.S.
 Dearborn, J.H., A.J. Jordan, S.M. 
  Fried, H.T. King, and J.E. Miller. 1973. Ecological studies of echinoderms and 
  general marine collecting along the Antarctic Peninsula. Antarctic Journal of 
  the U.S., 8(4): 206 - 208.  
  - World environments
 Dearborn, J.H. 1972. Polar environments. Harper and 
  Row, New York. 9 pages of text and set of 100 color slides. In H.B. Fell 
  (ed.), World environments. (Special Harper and Row series of color photographs 
  and accompanying text dealing with specific regions, each set published 
  separately)  
  - 1972 Antarctic Journal of the U.S.
 Dearborn, J.H., K.W. Allen, J.-C. 
  Hureau, and P,M, Arnaud, 1972. Ecological and taxonomic studies of 
  echinoderms, mollusks, and fishes from the Antarctic Peninsula. Antarctic 
  Journal of the U.S., 7(4): 80 - 82.  
  - Journal of Morphology
 Turner, R.L. and J.H. Dearborn. 1972. Skeletal 
  morphology of the mud star, Ctenodiscus crispatus (Echinodermata: Asteroidea). 
  Journal of Morphology, 138: 239 - 262.  
  - Antarctic Journal of the U.S.
 Dearborn, J.H. and D. Dean. 1970. 
  Invertebrates from the Davis Strait and Labrador Sea. Antarctic Journal of the 
  U.S., 5(5): 192.  
  - American Geographical Society
 Dearborn, J.H. and J.A. Rommel. 1969. 
  Crinoidea. In Distribution of selected groups of marine invertebrates in 
  waters south of 35o S latitude. Folio 11, Antarctic Map Folio Series, American 
  Geographical Society. Pages 35 - 36 and Plate No. 21.  
  - 1968 Journal of Mammalogy
 Dearborn, J.H., 1968. An unusual leap by a 
  Pacific white-sided dolphin (Lagenorhynchus obliquidens). Journal of 
  Mammalogy, 49: 328 - 329.  
  - Australian Natural History
 Dearborn, J.H., 1968. Benthic invertebrates. 
  Australian Natural History, 16(4): 134 - 139. (Special Antarctic Issue)  
  - Transactions of the Royal Society of New Zealand (Zoology)
 Dearborn, 
  J.H., 1967. Food and reproduction of Glyptonotus antarcticus (Crustacea: 
  Isopoda) at McMurdo Sound, Antarctica. Transactions of the Royal Society of 
  New Zealand (Zoology), 8(15): 163 - 168.  
  - New Zealand Department of Scientific and Industrial Research 
  Bulletin
 Dearborn, J.H., 1967. Stanford University invertebrate studies in 
  the Ross Sea, 1958-61: general account and station list. p. 31 - 47 In 
  Bullivant, J.S. and J.H. Dearborn, 1967. The fauna of the Ross Sea. Part 5. 
  General accounts, station lists, and benthic ecology. New Zealand Department 
  of Scientific and Industrial Research Bulletin, 176: 77 pages.  
  - Ph.D. Dissertation
 Dearborn, J.H., 1965. Ecological and faunistic 
  investigations of the marine benthos at McMurdo Sound, Antarctica. Ph.D. 
  Dissertation, Stanford University, Stanford, California; xiv + 238 p., illus. 
   
  - Copeia
 Dearborn, J.H., 1965. Reproduction in the nototheniid fish 
  Trematomus bernacchii Boulenger at McMurdo Sound, Antarctica. Copeia 1965, No. 
  3: 302 - 308.  
  - 1965 Journal of Mammalogy
 Dearborn, J.H., 1965. Food of Weddell seals 
  at McMurdo Sound, Antarctica. Journal of Mammalogy, 46: 37 - 43.  
  - Journal of Mammalogy
 Dearborn, J.H., 1962. An unusual occurrence of the 
  leopard seal at McMurdo Sound, Antarctica. Journal of Mammalogy, 43: 273 - 
  275.  
  - 1957 Michigan State University
 Dearborn, J.H. 1957. A preliminary study 
  of the food habits of the green crab, Carcinides maenas (L.) with particular 
  reference to the soft-shell clam, Mya arenaria (L.). M.S. Thesis (unpubl.), 
  Michigan State University, 48 pages.  
  - AAAS
 Dearborn, J.H., 1957. Notes on the birds of Kitoi Bay, Afognak 
  Island, Alaska. In Science in Alaska, Proc. Eighth Alaska Sci. Conf., Alaska 
  Division, AAAS: 83 - 88.    
  			
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, MPRI was not able to hold any events in 2020 but below is a summary of our past events.
2019 EVENTS:
In October, our annual National Fossil Day took place at the Oak Bluffs Public Library. See pictures from this event on the Oak Bluffs Library's Facebook page here.
  
 
In May, we took fossil programs for seniors to Windemere Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and in June to The Anchors Senior Center in Edgartown in collaboration with  the Martha's Vineyard Center for Living and in collaboration with the MV Museum. 
  
 
In April, Susie Bowman 
and Fred Hotchkiss presented 
Horseshoe Crabs: A Story of Beach Trysts and Blue Bloods,   a free lecture and slide show about lives and history of horseshoe crabs and opportunities to be involved in the Horseshoe Crab Citizen Science Survey Project -- at the West Tisbury, Edgartown and Oak Bluffs libraries
  
 
In March, we visited two 8th grade science classes of Mrs. Connie Alexander in Tisbury, bringing a range of fossils for study and discussion.  
  
In March, we brought touchable fossils to preschoolers at the Island Children's School in West Tisbury.  
  
In February, we visited the 7th grade science classes of Ms. Lea Dorr in Oak Bluffs as they studied geology and the history of beach pebbles found on the Vineyard.  
  
 
 Fossil Heritage Collection
Specimens purchased with the help of our generous  donors.   
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