Research / Education Intern
CurrentUtilized three remote cameras to monitor an endangered population of Steller Sea Lions on Chiswell Island. Conducted census counts & individually identified over 200 sea lions daily. Monitored pupping & breeding. Recorded pup mortality, animal behaviors, male territories, fighting, & maternal investment strategies. Worked in the field repairing camera equipment on Chiswell Island & conducting sea lion haulout surveys on nearby islands via boat. While in the field, witnessed additional wildlife including humpback whales, orcas, seals, otters, bears, and sea birds.Presented to over 1000 guests daily. Spoke during animal training sessions with seals, sea lions, and birds where the animals were asked to perform behaviors for husbandry, veterinary medicine, research, and physical exercise. Led behind the scene tours regarding veterinary medicine and wildlife rehabilitation where I demonstrated proper seal restraint and tube feeding using a stuffed animal model & spoke about animal sedation, an eel ultrasound, and a sea lion physical exam. Created education materials and led summer camp for kids 8+ years old.