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Oceanographer, hydrographer, and program manager with twenty-three years of interdisciplinary experience in marine science and conservation work. Seeking collaborations that dramatically advance mapping and exploring Earth's oceans, conserving marine ecosystems, applying uncrewed systems to challenges in marine science, and training and diversifying the next generation of marine scientists.Affiliate Assistant Professor at the University of New Hampshire's Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping / Joint Hydrographic Center. Has participated in and/or led thirty-four ocean research expeditions spanning the Arctic Ocean, Pacific Northwest, North Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, Puerto Rico, Hawaiian Islands, and remote marine protected areas in the central and western Pacific. Specialties: Hydrography and oceanographyApplications of uncrewed systems for ocean explorationGeographic Information Systems (GIS)Marine habitat classification
Ocean Exploration Trust
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Mapping Operations ManagerOcean Exploration Trust Jan 2023 - PresentDurham, NhOcean Exploration Trust (OET) owns and operates E/V Nautilus, a 224-foot exploration vessel equipped with acoustic mapping systems, remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), and other state-of-the-art exploration technologies. The role of my position is to provide leadership and support for OET’s scientific expeditions by overseeing ocean mapping operations, equipment, field protocols, and personnel. Select, train and manage mappers and navigators sailing on E/V Nautilus expeditions. Provide leadership to at-sea missions as the Mapping Coordinator and/or Expedition Leader. Represent OET at national, regional,and international conferences and meetings.
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Physical Scientist/Expedition Coordinator (Federal)Noaa: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration May 2022 - Jan 2023Durham, New Hampshire, United StatesPlan and lead ocean mapping and exploration expeditions around the world for NOAA Ocean Exploration. At-sea Lead Scientist for teams of up to 21 scientists and engineers conducting ocean research projects involving hydrographic surveys, marine geology, benthic ecology, marine science, geophysics, deep sea science, biology, GIS, geography, and marine archaeology work. Utilize geospatial and GIS software for data analysis and product generation. -
Physical Scientist/Expedition Coordinator (Cherokee Federal & Stc Contractor)Noaa: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration Mar 2018 - May 2022Durham, NhPlan and lead ocean exploration expeditions around the world for NOAA Ocean Exploration. Responsible for leading teams of up to 21 scientists and engineers in the collection and processing of bathymetry, backscatter, and water column sonar data, and conducting remotely-operated vehicle (ROV) dives. Strategically coordinate with other scientists on emerging technology development, exploration prioritization, and seafloor habitat classification. Procure and test new ocean exploration equipment, hardware, and software and develop standard operating procedures for operational integration. Present exploration results to other scientists and the public via professional conferences, webinars, tours, and live telepresence-enabled interactions. Key member of the Mapping Team that mapped over 2 million square kilometers of seafloor along with the talented crew of NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer.
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Physical Scientist/Hydrographer (Ert Contractor)Noaa: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration Jan 2014 - Mar 2018Durham, NhServed on the Mapping Team for NOAA's dedicated ocean exploration ship Okeanos Explorer. Led ocean exploration expeditions and directed all scientific sonar data collection at sea. Managed and disseminated exploration data, and collaborated with other scientists shore-side at the University of New Hampshire’s Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping Joint Hydrographic Center.Helped ensure success of NOAA’s three-year CAPSTONE campaign in the Pacific – one of the largest ocean exploration efforts in history. Successfully supported scientific surveys of opportunity with the National Marine Fisheries Service, National Marine Sanctuaries, Ocean Acidification Program, and NASA. Led ocean mapping surveys for underwater cultural heritage shipwreck sites leading to the discovery of the German U-boat U-576, Nicaraguan freighter Bluefields, and the Japanese cargo ship Amakasu Maru.
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Conservation Program ManagerPiscataqua Region Estuaries Partnership (Epa National Estuary Program) Jan 2008 - Jan 2014University Of New Hampshire, Durham, NhPrincipal Investigator and project manager of complex marine research and conservation programs for the EPA National Estuary Program hosted at the UNH School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering. Co-authored technical reports on strategic conservation plans, environmental status and trends (“State of the Bay” reports), and climate change adaptation priorities.
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Biomonitoring Coordinator/ Restoration SpecialistSouth Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve (Noaa Nerrs) Sep 2004 - Nov 2007Coos Bay, OregonApplied and advanced estuarine habitat monitoring protocols used throughout the NOAA National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS). Developed estuarine hydrodynamic transport computer models for water quality studies. Deployed and maintained automated marine datasondes and temperature and light dataloggers to measure environmental conditions. Co-authored grants for estuarine habitat restoration, helped organize the annual conference for the Pacific Estuarine Research Society, and presented public lectures about marine protected areas (MPAs). Conducted state-wide evaluations of wetland restoration projects and served as technical reviewer for millions of dollars of grant funds for the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board
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Environmental Program ManagerTillamook Estuaries Partnership (Epa National Estuary Program) 2000 - 2004Garibaldi, OrLed the Research & Monitoring and Environmental Restoration programs for the Tillamook Estuaries Partnership (TEP), one of the twenty-eight EPA National Estuary Programs. Oversaw the eelgrass/oysters interaction study, fish use of the estuary study, eelgrass mapping contract, and water quality monitoring program. Authored twenty-two separate grant proposals, successfully securing over $930,000 for project implementation.
Derek Sowers, Ph.D. Education Details
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Environmental Science
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