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*Maintain and manage in situ coral nursery with over 3,000 corals.*Collect and organize data for reports and record keeping.*Analyze outplant data for publications and conference presentations.*Arrange and lead fieldwork logistics for nursery and outplant projects.

* Developed and implemented various coral restoration projects at The Bahamas Coral Innovation Hub, Eleuthera, Bahamas. * Organized, planed, and executed the installment of in situ mid-water nursery trees.* Performed monthly maintenance and data collection from coral nursery. * Constructed, plumbed and maintained an open and semi-open seawater wetlab system to grow corals ex-situ.* Taught Island School semester research classes where high school students focus on coral reef… Show more * Developed and implemented various coral restoration projects at The Bahamas Coral Innovation Hub, Eleuthera, Bahamas. * Organized, planed, and executed the installment of in situ mid-water nursery trees.* Performed monthly maintenance and data collection from coral nursery. * Constructed, plumbed and maintained an open and semi-open seawater wetlab system to grow corals ex-situ.* Taught Island School semester research classes where high school students focus on coral reef ecology and assist with current restoration projects. Show less

* Conducted experimental investigations that assessed the maternal effects associated with coral bleaching history of Montipora capitata larvae exposed to thermal stress* Gathered M. capitata gametes in the field and selectively bred them into pooled larval assemblages* Maintained coral reef tanks containing endemic Hawaiian coral species * Cleaned, fed, and managed physiological data for juvenile corals* Applied data collection, entry, standardization, and analyses for this… Show more * Conducted experimental investigations that assessed the maternal effects associated with coral bleaching history of Montipora capitata larvae exposed to thermal stress* Gathered M. capitata gametes in the field and selectively bred them into pooled larval assemblages* Maintained coral reef tanks containing endemic Hawaiian coral species * Cleaned, fed, and managed physiological data for juvenile corals* Applied data collection, entry, standardization, and analyses for this study using R statistical programming language * Created maps of project sites using ArcGIS and QGIS software* Extracted data from photo images using Adobe Photoshop and ImageJ * Independently completed molecular work for this study including DNA extraction and qPCR* Provided direction and guidance to interns, students, and volunteers in the lab Show less

* Assisted Dr. Ross Cunning with CTAB-chloroform DNA extractions, running quantitative PCR, and using StepOne software * Followed detailed sampling and laboratory procedures* Maintained coral reef tanks containing ESA listed corals * Cleaned coral plugs and colonies to prevent algal growth and sustained aquarium cleanliness* Practiced coral and fish species identification

* Operated and inspected zip-lines and provided an exceptional level of customer service* Spent long hours in the field under varying weather conditions

* Conducted night beach surveys of nesting loggerheads including tagging turtles, taking carapace measurements, and gathering biopsy samples* Completed ecological surveys and monitoring efforts to obtain information on rare and protected sea turtles * Assisted with in-water surveys of juvenile sea turtles for satellite tagging* Administered morning surveys of loggerhead nests and barricaded the egg clutch to prevent predator invasion* Operated USGS vessels and vehicles and… Show more * Conducted night beach surveys of nesting loggerheads including tagging turtles, taking carapace measurements, and gathering biopsy samples* Completed ecological surveys and monitoring efforts to obtain information on rare and protected sea turtles * Assisted with in-water surveys of juvenile sea turtles for satellite tagging* Administered morning surveys of loggerhead nests and barricaded the egg clutch to prevent predator invasion* Operated USGS vessels and vehicles and ensured boat cleanliness and maintenance * Collected and organized ecological data * Used GPS receivers to document sea turtle nesting locations * Completed weekly shorebird surveys * Maintained supply inventory for sea turtle tagging * Conducted research in the field by swimming or using a snorkel * Spent long days in the field exposed to difficult weather conditions Show less

* Scheduled weekly events and guided camp participants in outdoor activities* Coordinated field operations with co-workers * Directed and supervised children during science lessons * Developed lesson plans, maintained supply inventory, and managed camp budgets * Assisted with debris and invasive species removal in terrestrial ecosystems* Implemented site restoration plans and monitoring efforts within eroded wetlands

* Completed an observational study that examined the biodiversity of fish inside Admiral Cockburn Land and Sea National Park compared to adjacent fishing areas.* Conducted fish transect surveys on SCUBA* Completed marine debris assessments and removals* Performed lionfish surveys on SCUBA * Managed/organized monitoring data and conducted statistical analyses