Danielle Kozinski, M.S. Email & Phone Number

Monterey, California, United States

Analyze fisheries to determine their sustainability according to Seafood Watch sustainability criteria. Author Seafood Watch Fisheries Reports while engaging in personal contact with governmental and industry experts to gather information. Assisting the Fisheries Program Manager in developing, updating, and maintaining the Seafood Watch Criteria/assessment methodology. Maintain ongoing expertise on key Seafood Watch priority species and issue areas to inform communications with key audiences.

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Oversaw and assisted the diadromous steep-pass fisheries survey and the development ofthe eel ramp efficiency project. Participated in the lake fisheries community and trace element assessment through the use of boat electrofishing. Supported the Water Quality team and acquired skills in nutrient sampling techniques.

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

Conducted, managed, and improved the NCDMF Red Drum juvenile abundance indexseine survey under Dr. Frederick Scharf. Created various models in R studio to analyze recruitment dynamics, while performing and developing the addition of a random component to reduce bias in catch estimates.

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

Taught the lab portion of the ‘Principles of Biology: Biodiversity’ course. Developed communication, classroom management, and higher level teaching skills.

Kralendijk, Bonaire

Managed an independent research project assessing the quantification of fish species diversity in different species of coral. Published in an in-house scientific journal. Obtained various SCUBA certifications and improved experience writing scientific reports, implementing research on SCUBA, and manuscript publication.

Blacksburg, Va

Investigated the effects of Best Management Plan implementation on watershed-scaledrivers of fish communities. Gained skills in nesting surveys for interstitial spawning fishes and fish community surveys using backpack electrofishing and seine nets.

Jacksonville, Florida

Conducted a mentored research project focused on analyzing mercury levels in invasive lionfish from the Atlantic coast of Florida (Publication currently in review: PLOS ONE). Acquired experience in research plan development, research proposal writing, JMP and Microsoft Office data analysis and laboratory techniques.

Masters, Marine Biology, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Tidewater Chapter of the American Fisheries Society

Bachelor’S Degree, Marine Fish Conservation

Activities and Societies: The American Fisheries Society, Virginia Tech Chapter Alpha Phi Fraternity, Eta Omicron Chapter Golden Key.