Eva May, Mem Email & Phone Number

Overseeing the work of Seafood Watch contractors and internally reviewing colleagues' assessments. Additionally continuing to author Seafood Watch fisheries assessments, with an emphasis on tuna.

Researching and scoring fisheries' environmental sustainability based on Seafood Watch guiding principles.Leading and specializing in tuna assessments and research, though working with a variety of fisheries overall.

Organized bi-annual meetings for representatives from all state Sea Grant programs and created meeting materials for attendees.

Performed compliance audits for the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF). Reviewed compliance with ISSF conservation measures for partner tuna companies and vessels. Ensured standardization across compliance reports and vessel/company grades.

Graded student labs and fielded student questions for Applied Data Analysis for Environmental Science during Fall 2021.Graded student labs and aided in instructing students for Environmental Data Analytics in Spring 2022. Both courses are primarily based in R.

Worked with the Marine Mammal Protection Team at NRDC, along with colleagues from the Center for Biological Diversity and the Animal Welfare Institute, to research foreign fishery legislation, regulations, and available marine mammal science focusing on compliance with the newly enacted Marine Mammal Protection Act Import Provisions.Transitioned this.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Worked on coastal resource management in the Chesapeake Bay area through cross-disciplinary efforts, including environmental education, community outreach, policy approaches, data analysis, and strategic planning toward common goals shared by diverse audiences.

Researched soundscape ecology, effects of anthropogenic noise on local estuarine species, and temporal differences in water quality and ecosystem species composition based on climate change.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Explored shifts in soil characteristics across coastal North Carolina with respect to saltwater intrusion and effects on aquatic microbiome flora/fauna based on exposure to fertilizer-based nanoparticles.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Worked with The Nature Conservancy’s efforts to protect and re-establish the longleaf pine across the state of North Carolina.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Aided in everyday laboratory procedures including organization, lab stock assessments, and preparation of chemical solutions to work toward creating and maintaining genetically differing worm strains and observing differences in their life histories.

Phang Nga, Thailand

Lived in a small fishing village in Thailand for a summer while working on several environmental projects, including:- Encouraging sustainability and reduced plastic use in the local community- Working with sea turtle rehabilitation centers to maintain good health and living conditions amongst captive green and hawksbill turtles, as well as aiding in their.

Master'S Degree, Environmental Management

Activities and Societies: The Coastal Society (President), Oceans@Duke Student Cabinet (Strategic Action Chair), Duke Sustainability.

Bachelor'S Degree, Environmental Science

Activities and Societies: PWAVES Pre-Orientation Program, Arts Annex Student Advisory Board, Environmental Alliance, Marine Science and.

High School Diploma, International Baccalaureate Diploma