HR job title
- Retired Senior Professor
- Contact Info
- 1 979 845 7966
- ORCiD
- 0000-0001-9583-139X
Richardson, Mary Professor
Positions
- Professor, Oceanography, College of Arts and Sciences
Understanding dynamics and biogeochemistry of particle formation, sinking, resuspension, transport and deposition in the ocean from the continental shelf to the deep sea and from surface waters to the seafloor using satellite and in-situ measurements. Quantifying particulate organic carbon (POC) in the ocean through the development of algorithms from satellite ocean color that are sea-truthed with in-situ POC and transmissometer data to unravel global ocean processes of carbon recycling.
Improving geoscience educational opportunities through development of enhanced educational delivery methods, relevant curricula, international field-based learning, and improved undergraduate and graduate educational experiences.
Improving geoscience educational opportunities through development of enhanced educational delivery methods, relevant curricula, international field-based learning, and improved undergraduate and graduate educational experiences.
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Publications
selected publications
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academic article
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Gardner, W. D., Richardson, M. J., Mishonov, A. V., Lam, P. J., & Xiang, Y.
(2022).
Distribution, Sources, and Dynamics of Particulate Matter Along Trans-Arctic Sections. Journal of Geophysical Research (JGR): Oceans.
127(6),
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Gardner, W. D., Richardson, M. J., Mishonov, A. V., Bean, D. A., & Herguera, J. C.
(2022).
Nepheloid layers in the deep Gulf of Mexico. Marine Geology.
454, 106950-106950.
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Lerner, P., Marchal, O., Lam, P. J., Gardner, W., Richardson, M. J., & Mishonov, A.
(2020).
A model study of the relative influences of scavenging and circulation on Th-230 and Pa-231 in the western North Atlantic. Deep-Sea Research Part I: Oceanographic Research Papers.
155, 103159-103159.
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John, S. G., Liang, H., Weber, T., DeVries, T., Primeau, F., Moore, K., ... Taburet, G.
(2020).
AWESOME OCIM: A simple, flexible, and powerful tool for modeling elemental cycling in the oceans. Chemical Geology.
533, 119403-119403.
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Gardner, W. D., Richardson, M. J., Mishonov, A. V., & Biscaye, P. E.
(2018).
Global comparison of benthic nepheloid layers based on 52 years of nephelometer and transmissometer measurements. Progress in Oceanography.
168, 100-111.
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Gardner, W. D., Mishonov, A. V., & Richardson, M. J.
(2018).
Decadal Comparisons of Particulate Matter in Repeat Transects in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Ocean Basins. Geophysical Research Letters.
45(1), 277-286.
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Gardner, W. D., Richardson, M. J., & Mishonov, A. V.
(2018).
Global assessment of benthic nepheloid layers and linkage with upper ocean dynamics. Earth and Planetary Science Letters.
482, 126-134.
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Gardner, W. D., Tucholke, B. E., Richardson, M. J., & Biscaye, P. E.
(2017).
Benthic storms, nepheloid layers, and linkage with upper ocean dynamics in the western North Atlantic. Marine Geology.
385, 304-327.
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Boss, E., Guidi, L., Richardson, M. J., Stemmann, L., Gardner, W., Bishop, J., Anderson, R. F., & Sherrell, R. M.
(2015).
Optical techniques for remote and in-situ characterization of particles pertinent to GEOTRACES. Progress in Oceanography.
133, 43-54.
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Richardson, M. J
(2014).
Mary Jo Richardson. OCEANOGRAPHY.
27(4), 206-206.
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Son, Y. B., Gardner, W. D., Richardson, M. J., Ishizaka, J., Ryu, J., Kim, S., & Lee, S. H.
(2012).
Tracing offshore low-salinity plumes in the Northeastern Gulf of Mexico during the summer season by use of multispectral remote-sensing data. Journal of Oceanography.
68(5), 743-760.
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Son, Y. B., Gardner, W. D., Mishonov, A. V., & Richardson, M. J.
(2009).
Multispectral remote-sensing algorithms for particulate organic carbon (POC): The Gulf of Mexico. Remote Sensing of Environment: an interdisciplinary journal.
113(1), 50-61.
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Ross, C. B., Gardner, W. D., Richardson, M. J., & Asper, V. L.
(2009).
Currents and sediment transport in the Mississippi Canyon and effects of Hurricane Georges. Continental Shelf Research.
29(11-12), 1384-1396.
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Son, Y. B., Gardner, W. D., Mishonov, A. V., & Richardson, M. J.
(2009).
Model-based remote sensing algorithms for particulate organic carbon (POC) in the Northeastern Gulf of Mexico. Journal of Earth System Science.
118(1), 1-10.
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Richardson, M., Chen, Y. M., & Sanborn, R
(2007).
FCC unit revamp meets multiple objectives. Petroleum Technology Quarterly.
12(5), 49-53.
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Jiao, N., Zhang, Y., Zeng, Y., Gardner, W. D., Mishonov, A. V., Richardson, M. J., ... Yang, D.
(2007).
Ecological anomalies in the East China Sea: Impacts of the Three Gorges Dam?. Water Research.
41(6), 1287-1293.
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Gardner, W. D., Mishonov, A. V., & Richardson, M. J.
(2006).
Global POC concentrations from in-situ and satellite data. Deep-Sea Research Part 2: Topical Studies in Oceanography.
53(5-7), 718-740.
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Zawada, D. G., Zaneveld, J., Boss, E., Gardner, W. D., Richardson, M. J., & Mishonov, A. V.
(2005).
A comparison of hydrographically and optically derived mixed layer depths. Journal of Geophysical Research (JGR): Oceans.
110(C11), 1-13.
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Gardner, W. D., Richardson, M. J., Carlson, C. A., Hansell, D., & Mishonov, A. V.
(2003).
Determining true particulate organic carbon: bottles, pumps and methodologies. Deep-Sea Research Part 2: Topical Studies in Oceanography.
50(3-4), 655-674.
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Mishonov, A. V., Gardner, W. D., & Richardson, M. J.
(2003).
Remote sensing and surface POC concentration in the South Atlantic. Deep-Sea Research Part 2: Topical Studies in Oceanography.
50(22-26), 2997-3015.
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Gardner, W. D., Blakey, J. C., Walsh, I. D., Richardson, M. J., Pegau, S., Zaneveld, J., ... Williams, A. J.
(2001).
Optics, particles, stratification, and storms on the New England continental shelf. Journal of Geophysical Research (JGR): Oceans.
106(C5), 9473-9497.
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Morrison, J. M., Gaurin, S., Codispoti, L. A., Takahashi, T., Millero, F. J., Gardner, W. D., & Richardson, M. J.
(2001).
Seasonal evolution of hydrographic properties in the Antarctic circumpolar current at 170 degrees W during 1997-1998. Deep-Sea Research Part 2: Topical Studies in Oceanography.
48(19-20), 3943-3972.
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Gardner, W. D., Richardson, M. J., & Smith, W. O.
(2000).
Seasonal patterns of water column particulate organic carbon and fluxes in the Ross Sea, Antarctica. Deep-Sea Research Part 2: Topical Studies in Oceanography.
47(15-16), 3423-3449.
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Gardner, W. D., Gundersen, J. S., Richardson, M. J., & Walsh, I. D.
(1999).
The role of seasonal and diel changes in mixed-layer depth on carbon and chlorophyll distributions in the Arabian Sea. Deep-Sea Research Part 2: Topical Studies in Oceanography.
46(8-9), 1833-1858.
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Chung, S. P., Gardner, W. D., Landry, M. R., Richardson, M. J., & Walsh, I. D.
(1998).
Beam attenuation by microorganisms and detrital particles in the equatorial Pacific. Journal of Geophysical Research.
103(3336), 12669-12681.
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Gundersen, J. S., Gardner, W. D., Richardson, M. J., & Walsh, I. D.
(1998).
Effects of monsoons on the seasonal and spatial distributions of POC and chlorophyll in the Arabian Sea. Deep-Sea Research Part 2: Topical Studies in Oceanography.
45(10-11), 2103-2132.
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Chung, S. P., Gardner, W. D., Landry, M. R., Richardson, M. J., & Walsh, I. D.
(1998).
Beam attenuation by microorganisms and detrital particles in the equatorial Pacific. Journal of Geophysical Research.
103(C6), 12669-12681.
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Gardner, W. D., Biscaye, P. E., & Richardson, M. J.
(1997).
A sediment trap experiment in the Vema Channel to evaluate the effect of horizontal particle fluxes on measured vertical fluxes. Journal of Marine Research.
55(5), 995-1028.
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Walsh, I. D., Gardner, W. D., Richardson, M. J., Chung, S. P., Plattner, C. A., & Asper, V. L.
(1997).
Particle dynamics as controlled by the flow field of the eastern equatorial Pacific. Deep-Sea Research Part 2: Topical Studies in Oceanography.
44(9-10), 2025-2047.
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Chung, S. P., Gardner, W. D., Richardson, M. J., Walsh, I. D., & Landry, M. R.
(1996).
Beam attenuation and micro-organisms: Spatial and temporal variations in small particles along 140 degrees W during the 1992 JGOFS EqPac transects. Deep-Sea Research Part 2: Topical Studies in Oceanography.
43(4-6), 1205-&.
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WALSH, I. D., CHUNG, S. P., RICHARDSON, M. J., & GARDNER, W. D.
(1995).
THE DIEL CYCLE IN THE INTEGRATED PARTICLE LOAD IN THE EQUATORIAL PACIFIC - A COMPARISON WITH PRIMARY PRODUCTION. Deep-Sea Research Part 2: Topical Studies in Oceanography.
42(2-3), 465-477.
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GARDNER, W. D., CHUNG, S. P., RICHARDSON, M. J., & WALSH, I. D.
(1995).
THE OCEANIC MIXED-LAYER PUMP. Deep-Sea Research Part 2: Topical Studies in Oceanography.
42(2-3), 757-&.
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LAINE, E. P., GARDNER, W. D., RICHARDSON, M. J., & KOMINZ, M.
(1994).
ABYSSAL CURRENTS AND ADVECTION OF RESUSPENDED SEDIMENT ALONG THE NORTHEASTERN BERMUDA RISE. Marine Geology.
119(1-2), 159-171.
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RICHARDSON, M. J., WEATHERLY, G. L., & GARDNER, W. D.
(1993).
BENTHIC STORMS IN THE ARGENTINE BASIN. Deep-Sea Research Part 2: Topical Studies in Oceanography.
40(4-5), 975-987.
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GARDNER, W. D., WALSH, I. D., & RICHARDSON, M. J.
(1993).
BIOPHYSICAL FORCING OF PARTICLE-PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION DURING A SPRING BLOOM IN THE NORTH-ATLANTIC. Deep-Sea Research Part 2: Topical Studies in Oceanography.
40(1-2), 171-195.
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Gardner, W., Richardson, M. J., Walsh, I., & Berglund, B
(1990).
In-Situ Optical Sensing of Particles for Determination of Oceanic Processes: What Satellites Can't See, But Tranmissometers Can. OCEANOGRAPHY.
3(2), 11-17.
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GARDNER, W. D., RICHARDSON, M. J., & CACCHIONE, D. A.
(1989).
SEDIMENTOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF STRONG SOUTHWARD FLOW IN THE STRAITS OF FLORIDA. Marine Geology.
86(2-3), 155-180.
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RICHARDSON, M. J., & HOLLISTER, C. D.
(1987).
COMPOSITIONAL CHANGES IN PARTICULATE MATTER ON THE ICELAND RISE, THROUGH THE WATER COLUMN, AND AT THE SEA-FLOOR. Journal of Marine Research.
45(1), 175-200.
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RICHARDSON, M. J.
(1987).
PARTICLE-SIZE, LIGHT-SCATTERING AND COMPOSITION OF SUSPENDED PARTICULATE MATTER IN THE NORTH-ATLANTIC. Deep-sea research. Part A, Oceanographic research papers.
34(8), 1301-1329.
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RICHARDSON, M. J., BISCAYE, P. E., GARDNER, W. D., & HOGG, N. G.
(1987).
SUSPENDED PARTICULATE MATTER TRANSPORT THROUGH THE VEMA CHANNEL. Marine Geology.
77(3-4), 171-184.
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RICHARDSON, M. J., & GARDNER, W. D.
(1985).
ANALYSIS OF SUSPENDED-PARTICLE-SIZE DISTRIBUTIONS OVER THE NOVA SCOTIAN CONTINENTAL RISE. Marine Geology.
66(1-4), 189-203.
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GARDNER, W. D., BISCAYE, P. E., ZANEVELD, J., & RICHARDSON, M. J.
(1985).
CALIBRATION AND COMPARISON OF THE LDGO NEPHELOMETER AND THE OSU TRANSMISSOMETER ON THE NOVA SCOTIAN RISE. Marine Geology.
66(1-4), 323-344.
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GARDNER, W. D., RICHARDSON, M. J., HINGA, K. R., & BISCAYE, P. E.
(1983).
RESUSPENSION MEASURED WITH SEDIMENT TRAPS IN A HIGH-ENERGY ENVIRONMENT. Earth and Planetary Science Letters.
66(1-3), 262-278.
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McCave, I. N., Hollister, C. D., Laine, E. P., Lonsdale, P. F., & Richardson, M. J.
(1982).
Erosion and deposition on the eastern margin of the Bermuda Rise in the late Quaternary. Deep-sea research. Part A, Oceanographic research papers.
29(5), 535-561.
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Richardson, M. J., Wimbush, M., & Mayer, L
(1981).
Excepftonally strong near-bottom flows on the continental rise of nova scotia. Science.
213(4510), 887-888.
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DYMOND, J., FISCHER, K., CLAUSON, M., COBLER, R., GARDNER, W., RICHARDSON, M. J., ... DUNBAR, R.
(1981).
A SEDIMENT TRAP INTERCOMPARISON STUDY IN THE SANTA-BARBARA BASIN. Earth and Planetary Science Letters.
53(3), 409-418.
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Gardner, W. D., Richardson, M. J., Mishonov, A. V., Lam, P. J., & Xiang, Y.
(2022).
Distribution, Sources, and Dynamics of Particulate Matter Along Trans-Arctic Sections. Journal of Geophysical Research (JGR): Oceans.
127(6),
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chapter
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GARDNER, W. D., & RICHARDSON, M. J.
(1992).
PARTICLE EXPORT AND RESUSPENSION FLUXES IN THE WESTERN NORTH-ATLANTIC. Rowe, G. T., & Pariente, V. (Eds.),
Deep-Sea Food Chains and the Global Carbon Cycle.
(pp. 339-364).
Springer Nature.
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GARDNER, W. D., & RICHARDSON, M. J.
(1992).
PARTICLE EXPORT AND RESUSPENSION FLUXES IN THE WESTERN NORTH-ATLANTIC. Rowe, G. T., & Pariente, V. (Eds.),
Deep-Sea Food Chains and the Global Carbon Cycle.
(pp. 339-364).
Springer Nature.
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conference paper
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Richardson, M., Chen, Y. M., & Sanborn, R
(2007).
Suncor FCC revamp - A win-win for the environment and FCC operation
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Richardson, M., Chen, Y. M., & Sanborn, R
(2007).
Suncor FCC revamp - A win-win for the environment and FCC operation
Research
principal investigator on
co-principal investigator on
- Multi-Decadal Global Surveys of Benthic Nepheloid Layers awarded by National Science Foundation - (Arlington, Virginia, United States) 2015 - 2020
- Oceanography Scholars awarded by National Science Foundation - (Arlington, Virginia, United States) 2014 - 2020
- NSF-S-Stem Geological and Geophysical Scholars of Continental Margins awarded by National Science Foundation - (Arlington, Virginia, United States) 2008 - 2015
Teaching
teaching activities
- GEOS481 Seminar Instructor
- OCNG251 Oceanography Instructor
- OCNG481 Seminar Instructor
- OCNG485 Directed Studies Instructor
- OCNG681 Seminar Instructor
- OCNG691 Research Instructor
Works By Students
chaired theses and dissertations
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Cochran, Emma Mary (2013-07). The Role of Particulate Matter in the Development of Hypoxia on the Texas-Louisiana Shelf.
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Zuck, Nicole A (2014-08). The Relationships of Particulate Matter and Particulate Organic Carbon with Hypoxic Conditions Along the Texas-Louisiana Shelf.
Background
education and training
- Ph.D. in Oceanography, Massachusetts Institute of Technology - (Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States) 1980
- A.B. in Geology/ Mathematics, Smith College - (Northampton, Massachusetts, United States) 1975
awards and honors
Contact
first name
- Mary
has last name
- Richardson
mailing address
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Texas A&M University
Oceanography
3146 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-3146
USA
Other
- mrichardson@tamu.edu