Dr. Eugene G. Maurakis

Visiting Research Scientist
Office: (804) 864-1413

http://www.maurakis.com

Research:
Climate Change
Biodiversity
Behavior

Education:
Ph.D., The George Washington University
M.S., University of Richmond
B.A., University of Richmond

Selected Publications:

*In preparation or review

2010. 2009. Maurakis, E. G. and D. V.Grimes. Development of the North American Environmental Ethic.*

2009. E. G. Maurakis.  In preparation. Species Richness and Spatial Distributions of Fishes at Nearshore Habitats, St. John Virgin Islands.*

2009. D.V. Grimes and E. G. Maurakis, E.G. In preparation. GIS-GAP analysis of freshwater biota and protected areas in Greece.*

2009. Maurakis, G. E. and E. G. Maurakis. Film documentary in production. A Day With Ital: The Disappearing Afro-West Indian ethnobotanical culture.*

2009. Maurakis, E.G. and D. V. Grimes. Film documentary in preparation. Demeter’s Lament – Cultural and Environmental Changes in Greece.*

2008. Maurakis, E. G. and P. G. Maurakis. The Labrys. University of Richmond Press. 246 p.

2008. Maurakis, E. G. and D. V. Grimes. New Records, Biogeography, and Habitat Protection Needs of Four Species of Potamon (Decapoda: Brachyura) in Greece. Va. J. Sci. 59(1):11-22.

2007. Maurakis, E.G. and D. V. Grimes. Lost Crab-Lost Culture: Reflections of environmental and cultural changes in Greece. 13:55 minutes. Science Museum of Virginia and University of Richmond. Copyright 2007.

2007. Witschey, W.R.T., Howell J. Parry, Jr., E. G. Maurakis, D. Hagan, M. Werner-Avidon, C. Howarth, D. Pohlman, and C. Dodsworth. Museums in Transition. Emerging technologies as tools for free-choice learning. Informal Learning Review (81):1-6.

2006. Maurakis, E.G. and E. Lord. Comparison of relief and castings of Queen Hatshepsut’s expedition to Punt, with new identifications of relief species. Va. J. Sci. 56(4):163-208.

2005. Maurakis, E.G. and D.V. Grimes. Assessment of Human Health Risks From Chemically Contaminated Lake Fishes In Greece. Va. J. Sci. 56(3):87-98. 

2005. Maurakis, E.G. and D.V. Grimes. Fish Consumption Patterns of Populations in Vicinities of Lake Kastoria and Lake Pamvotis, Greece. Va. J. Sci. 56(3):67-86.

2004. Maurakis, E. G., W. R. T. Witschey, P. S. Economidis, and D. Bobori. Creating a geographical information system for freshwater crabs and fishes in Greece. Va. J. Sci. 54(3&4):139-150.

2004. Maurakis, E. G. and D. V. Grimes. Predicting species diversity in lotic freshwaters of Greece. Va. J. Sci. 54(3&4):151-168.

2004. Maurakis, E. G. and P. S. Economidis. Identification key to fishes in fresh waters of Greece. Va. J. Sci. 169-304.

2004. Eugene G. Maurakis, David V. Grimes, Lauren McGovern, and Peter J. Hogarth.  Range extensions and effects of stream factors on distribution of Potamon species (Decapoda: Brachyura) in river drainages of Greece. BIOLOGIA. 59(2):173-179.

2004. Maurakis, E. G. and G. E. Maurakis.  Nest-building and spawning behaviors in Nocomis effusus (Actinpoterygii: Cyprinidae).  VA. J. Sci. Va. J. Sci. 55(3):115-123.

2003. Maurakis, E.G. and D.V. Grimes. Predicting species diversity in lotic freshwaters of Greece. Va. J. Sci. 54(3-4):151-168.

2003. Riley, V., E. Alford, and E. G. Maurakis. Hands-on science activities for BioLab at Science Museum of Virginia. Center for Science Education, SMV. 41 p.

2003. Maurakis, E.G. Outdoor play and learning – It’s good for your mind, body, and spirit. ASTC Dimensions. January-February, 2003. Association of Science Technology Centers: 14.

2003. Witschey, W.R.T, J. Parry and E.G. Maurakis. Belmont Bay Science Center. Science Museum of Virginia, Richmond VA. 20 p.

2002. Maurakis, E.G. Not just beauty but science too. In Structures of Nature: Photographs by Andreas Feininger. University of Richmond Museums. Richmond, VA. 72 p.

2002. Maurakis, Eugene G. and N. Elizabeth Schlatter. Structures of Nature: Photographs by ANDREAS FEININGER. Foreword by Richard Waller; 72 pp., 20 b&w plates. 4to, wraps. Richmond. University of Richmond Museums, 2002.
 
2001. Eugene G. Maurakis and Panos S. Economidis. Reconstructing Biogeographical Relationships of River Drainages in Peloponessos, Greece Using Distributions of Freshwater Cyprinid Fishes. BIOS (Macedonia, Greece) 6:125-132.

2001.Maurakis, E.G., P. S. Economidis and M. K. Pritchard. Hypotheses of historical relationships of river drainages in Greece and southern Balkans. BIOS (Macedonia, Greece) 6:109-124.

2001. Bobori, D., P. S. Economidis, and E. G. Maurakis. Freshwater fish habitat science and management in Greece. J. Aquatic Ecosystem Health and Management. 4:381-391.

2001. Gretes, W. J. and E. G. Maurakis. Longitudinal Distributions of Fishes in River Drainages of Greece, With Comments on Assessing Fish Biodiversity in the Southern Balkan Peninsula. BIOS. 6:91-108.

2001. Maurakis, E.G., R. Katula, and W. Roston. Spawning behavior in Hemitremia flammea (Actinopterygii: Cyprinidae). Va. J. Sci. 52(4):273-278.

2001. Maurakis, E. G. and D. V. Grimes. Effects of collection, transport, and redeployment methods on natural mortality of Rangia cuneata (Mactridae) used in biomonitoring studies. Va. J. Sci. 52(4):231-240.
  
2001. Maurakis, E. G. and T.  Zorman. Comparison of spawning and non-spawning substrate material in nests of Nocomis and Exoglossum.  Va. J. Sci. 52(1):25-34.

2000. Sabaj, M. H. E. G. Maurakis, and W. S. Woolcott. Breeding Behaviors in Nocomis leptocephalus and Nocomis micropogon, with descriptions of newly identified behaviors. Am. Midl. Nat. 144:187-201.

2000. Zorman, T. and E. G. Maurakis.  Comparison of larval myomeres among four species of Nocomis in Virginia. Va. J. Sci. 51(1):17-22.

1999. Maurakis, E. G. Quantitative Analysis of Movement: Measuring and Modeling Population Redistribution in Animals and Plants. Book Review. Bull. Assoc. SE Biol. 63(3):227-228.

1999. Maurakis, E. G. and D. L. Lipscomb.  Historical Relationships of Atlantic Slope River Drainages.  Appalachian Biogeography. Va. J. Sci. . 50(1):3-11.

1999. Maurakis, E.G. Breeding behaviors in Nocomis platyrhynchus and Nocomis raneyi (Actinopterygii: Cyprinidae) Va. J. Sci. 49(4):227-236.

1998. Goodin, J. T., E. G. Maurakis, W. S. Woolcott, and E.S. Perry. Species Recognition for  Percina nevisense Cope (Pisces: Percidae). Va. J. Sci. 49(3):183-194.

1998. Maurakis, E. G. and W. Roston.  Spawning Behavior in Nocomis asper (Actinopterygii, Cyprinidae).  Va. J. Sci. 49(3):199-202.

1998. Maurakis, E. G., W. S. Woolcott, and M. H. Sabaj.  Heterogeneric Spawning Between Campostoma a. anomalum and Nocomis l. leptocephalus (Actinopterygii, Cyprinidae).  Va. J. Sci.49(3):195-198.

1998.  Newman, M. C. and E. G. Maurakis.  Breeding Behavior in Notropis alborus. Va. J. Sci. 49(3):163-172.

1997. Maurakis, E. G. and W. S. Woolcott. Description of Agonistic Behavior in Two Species of Nocomis (Pisces: Cyprinidae). Va. J. Sci. 48(3):195-202.

1997. Maurakis, E. G. and W. S. Woolcott.  Nocturnal Breeding Activities in Nocomis leptocephalus (Bluehead chub) and Nocomis micropogon (River chub) (Pisces: Cyprinidae). Journal of the Elisha Mitchill Society. 112(3):119-120.

1997. Maurakis, P. L. and E. G. Maurakis. Family Heritage Cookbook. Dances With Chubs Productions. Copyright, 1997.
   
1996. Maurakis, E. G. New records and range extensions of fishes in freshwater streams in Greece. BIOS 3:45-49.

1996. McGuire, W. R., W. S. Woolcott, and E. G. Maurakis.  Histomorphology of the External and internal Mandibular and Cheek Epidermis in Four Species of North  American Nest-Building Minnows (Pisces:Cyprinidae). Bull. Assoc. SE Biologists. 43(2):37-43.

1996.  Maurakis, P. L. and E. G. Maurakis.  Fisherman’s Brag Book.  Dances With Chubs Productions. Richmond, VA. 89 p.

1996. Maurakis, E. G. and L. Mathews.  Science Museum develops new exhibition on biological timing.  RAMifications. Richmond Academy of Medicine IX(10):8.

1996. Blatt, E. L. and E. G. Maurakis.  The science behind the Science Museum of Virginia. OnTrack. II(1):3.

1996. Maurakis, E. G. and W. S. Woolcott.   An Update of Raney’s 1950 Account of Freshwater Fishes of the James River Basin. Va. J. Sci. 46(4):235-247.

1996. Maurakis, E. G.  Abstracts of Papers from the Symposium on Status of the Chesapeake Bay. Va. J. Sci. 46(4): 259-265.

1995. Maurakis, E. G. and W. S. Woolcott.  Techniques of Videotaping Fishes From Above the Surface of the Water. Proceedings Southeast. Council Fishes. 31:4-6.

1995. Maurakis, E. G., W. S. Woolcott, and M. H. Sabaj. Nocturnal Reproductive Behaviors in Semotilus atromaculatus (Pisces: Cyprinidae). Proceedings Southeast. Council Fishes. 31:1-3.

1995. Maurakis, E. G. Book Review: Cooperation and Conflict in General Evolutionary Processes.  Bull. Assoc. Se Biologists. 42(3):225.

1995. Maurakis, E. G. Book Review: Conservation. Bull. Assoc. SE Biologists. 42(4):234-235.

1995. Maurakis, E. G. Book Review: The Student Handbook for Fishfarm: A Simulation of Commercial Aquaculture. Bull. Assoc. SE biologists. 42(1):31-32.

1993. Maurakis, E. G. Naturalist Diary©. Dances With Chubs Productions, Richmond, VA.
   
1993. Maurakis, E. G. and W. S. Woolcott.  Spawning in Luxilus albeolus and Luxilus cerasinus (Cyprinidae). Va. J. Sci. 44(3):275-278.

1993. Maurakis, E. G. Book Reviews. Perspectives on Animal Behavior. Bull. Assoc. Southeast. Biol. 40(4):221-222.

1993. Maurakis, E. G., M. H. Sabaj and W. S. Woolcott. Pebble Nest-Construction and Spawning Behaviors in Semotilus thoreauianus (Pisces: Cyprinidae). Bull. Assoc. Southeast. Biol. 40(2):27-30.

1992. Maurakis, E. G. and W. S. Woolcott. 1992. Spawning in the fallfish, Semotilus corporalis. Va. Journal Sci. 43(4):377-380.

1992. Maurakis, E. G. and W. S. Woolcott.  An Intergeneric Cyprinid Hybrid, Phoxinus oreas x Semotilus atromaculatus, From the James River Drainage, Virginia. Copeia 1992(2):548-553.

1992. Maurakis, E. G., W. S. Woolcott, and M. H. Sabaj. 1991. Water Currents in Spawning Areas of Pebble Nests of Nocomis leptocephalus. Proc. Southeast. Council Fishes 25:1-3.

1992. Maurakis, E. G., W. S. Woolcott, G. P. Radice, and W. R. McGuire.  A Comparison of Myomere Numbers in Larvae of Three Nocomis Species. Bull. Assoc. Southeast. Biologists. 39(1):1-8.

1991. Maurakis, E. G. and W. S. Woolcott. Reproductive-Behavioral Phylogenetics of Nocomis Species-Groups. American Midland Naturalist 126(1):103-110.
 
1991. Maurakis, E. G. Holdings of the University of Richmond Fish Collection. Proc. Southeast. Council Fishes 24:20.

1991. Maurakis, E. G., W. S. Woolcott, and M. H. Sabaj. Nest Construction and Spawning Behavior of Exoglossum species.  Bull. Alabama Museum Natural History 10:11-16.

1990. Maurakis, E. G., W. S. Woolcott, and J. T. Magee.  Pebble-Nest microhabitats of Semotilus species. Proc. Southeast. Council Fishes. 22: 7-13.

1988. Woolcott, W. S. and E. G. Maurakis.  A clarification of the concept of nest building among cyprinid minnows. Proc. Southeast. Council Fishes. (18): 4-6.

1988. Woolcott, W. S. and E. G. Maurakis.  Pit-ridge nest construction and spawning behaviors of Semotilus lumbee (Snelson and Suttkus) and Semotilus thoreauianus (Jordan), Cyprinidae. Proc. Southeast. Council Fishes. (18): 1-3.

1987. Maurakis, E. G., W. S. Woolcott and R. E.  Jenkins. Physiographic analysis of longitudinal distributions of fishes in the Rappahannock River, Virginia. Bull. Assoc. Southeast. Biologists 34 (1): 1-14. 

1984. Maurakis, E. G. and W. S. Woolcott.  Seasonal nearshore distributions of fishes in a thermally enriched stream. Virginia J. Sci. 35(1): 5-21.

1980. Burkhead, N. M., R. E. Jenkins and E. G. Maurakis.  New records, distribution and diagnostic characters of Virginia ictalurid catfishes with an adnexed adipose fin.  Brimleyana (4): 75-93.

Documentaries

2009. Maurakis, G. E. and E. G. Maurakis. Film documentary in production. A Day With Ital: The Disappearing Afro-West Indian ethnobotanical culture.

2008. Maurakis, E.G. Lost Crab-Lost Culture: Reflections of environmental and cultural changes in Greece. 13:55. Science Museum of Virginia and University of Richmond. Copyright 2008.

1992. Maurakis, E. G. and W. S. Woolcott.  Phylogenetic Systematics: A Two-Part Video on Concepts and Application. 25-min. RAUKWOOL Productions. Copyright, 1992.

1990. Sabaj, M. H., W. S. Woolcott, and E. G. Maurakis.  Predatory Behaviors of Nerodia s. sipedon. 70th Annual meeting of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists Program & Abstracts. p 154. 10-min. RAUKWOOL PRODUCTIONS. Copyright, 1990.

1989. Maurakis, E. G. and W. S. Woolcott. Reproductive Behavior of the Creek Chub,     Semotilus atromaculatus. 70th Annual     Meeting of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists Program & Abstracts. p. 125. 15-min.  RAUKWOOL PRODUCTIONS. Copyright, 1989.
 
1989. Maurakis, E. G. and W. S. Woolcott. Spawning Behavior of  Campostoma anomalum. 14-min. RAUKWOOL PRODUCT. Copyright, 1989.

1989. Maurakis, E. G. and W. S. Woolcott. Pebble-Nest Building by Cyprinid Minnows in North America. 10-min. RAUKWOOL PRODUCTIONS. Copyright, 1989.

1989. Maurakis, E. G. and W. S. Woolcott. Were They Accurate? A Comparison Between Journal Accounts and Video Recordings of  Reproductive Behaviors of Cyprinid Minnows. 14-min. RAUKWOOL PRODUCTIONS. Copyright, 1989.
   
1988. Maurakis, E. G. and W. S. Woolcott. Spawning Nest of the Bluehead Chub. 13-min. RAUKWOOL PRODUCTIONS. Copyright 1988.