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Costa Mesa, California, United States

Costa Mesa, California, United States

Conducted research in the Aquatic Toxicology Laboratory to investigate the stress response of native and non-native oysters to contaminants in Southern California estuaries utilizing transcriptomic and chemical contaminant analysis tools.

Lecture students, lead in-class activities, and direct field trips for undergraduate students in the Intro to Marine Biology (BIO153) laboratory.

Assist with daily maintenance, field collection, group tours, and animal feeding at the Marine Lab.

Los Angeles, Ca

Performed ecological monitoring and research methods to evaluate southern California coastal ecosystems. Utilize technical and analytical skills to support various projects including kelp forest restoration research, environmental monitoring, and life history research of marine fish.- Conducted data collections and field surveys on SCUBA for marine ecological research and monitoring of kelp forest restoration area off of Palos Verdes, CA. - Provided accurate field notes and observations of sites to assess productivity and health of kelp restoration areas. - Assisted in water (Sea-Bird oceanographic profiler and Niskin bottles), plankton (diel benthic, midwater, and surface plankton tows), and sediment collections to thoroughly measure water quality.- Served on research team that succeeded in underwater deployment and retrieval of over 200 seismic nodes for subsurface geological mapping of the Los Angeles Basin.

Los Angeles, Ca

- Compiled datasheets of historic plankton collection records (1979-2017) and organized them in Excel database to better analyze ichthyoplankton population trends in Redondo Harbor- Organized diver field survey datasheets onto Excel for long-term spatial and temporal kelp forest restoration research- Assisted in life history research of marine fish including field collections, weighing, dissection, and data entry

Los Angeles, California

- Analyzed samples of preserved plankton and sediment for environmental monitoring research of Redondo King Harbor and Chevron receiving water- Performed surface, midwater, and benthic plankton tows from a research vessel in King Harbor, Redondo Beach- Trained in underwater field surveys and data collection on SCUBA for ecological monitoring of kelp forest restoration areas off of Palos Verdes, CA

Long Beach, Ca

Provided direct and daily support to the dive safety officers during exhibit dive operations and open ocean scientific dives. Assisted in the maintenance and organization of dive equipment, tanks, and dive locker. Dove on SCUBA with aquarists and other scientific divers for research or training purposes. Overall, I gained experience in dive leadership/planning as well as husbandry duties for exhibit animals.- Provided support to staff and volunteer divers to ensure successful exhibit and open ocean dives.- Facilitated maintenance and organization of dive equipment and lockers.- Mapped dive sites for possible hazards and provided pre-dive safety briefings to ensure proper diving procedures.- Performed aquarium husbandry duties including feeding animals and cleaning exhibits on SCUBA. - Recorded animal observations during exhibit dives on aquarium database to report behaviors and feedings of animals.- Worked with volunteer dive teams during exhibit presentations as designated safety diver.

Costa Mesa, Ca

- Initiated on-site surveys to monitor levels of human activity within Marine Protected Areas (MPA's) along the southern California coast- Educated residents of proper beach/ocean usage by dispersing boating and dive charts to local businesses and discussing regulations of MPA's with the public- Contacted local businesses for fundraising initiatives via phone and collected donations from donors- Created a PowerPoint presentation advocating the environmental considerations of desalination based on the efficacy and impact of existing comparable desalination plants along the California coast

Master Of Science - Ms, Biology

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Biology, General

Activities and Societies: Cross Country, Track & Field (DIII)

Semester Abroad In Bonaire, Tropical Marine Ecology And Conservation

Education record

Activities and Societies: Cross Country, Track & Field