Barbara Dinkins
- M.S., Marine Science (1987) – University of Delaware
- B.S., Biology (1984) – University of Notre Dame
- Expert in taxonomy of terrestrial gastropods in the southeastern U. S. and marine macroinvertebrates from the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf coasts.
For 25 years, Ms. Dinkins has owned and managed DBC. She initiates, designs, and conducts studies on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems throughout the southeastern U.S. She holds Federal Fish and Wildlife permits to conduct surveys for most of the listed terrestrial gastropods in the southeastern states. She has over 30 years’ experience in the identification and taxonomy of marine and estuarine benthic invertebrates, and her clients have included both public agencies and private companies. At DBC, Ms. Dinkins maintains an extensive reference collection of invertebrates.