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Ivy E. Baremore
Ivy E. Baremore
Fishery Biologist
Education:
M.S. - 2006, University of Florida, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
B.S. - 2001, Florida State University, Biology (Marine Biology Certificate Program)
Research Interests:
Diet and foraging ecology, including predator-prey relationships; Life history theory, especially reproduction and age and growth modeling; Catch and bycatch in commercial fisheries.
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Dana M. Bethea
Dana M. Bethea
Research Ecologist
Education:
M.S. - 2003, North Carolina State University, Zoology
B.S. - 1999, University of Southern Mississippi, Biological Sciences
Research Interests:
Diet and foraging ecology, including predator-prey relationships; Movement patterns and habitat use, including EFH, winter grounds, and summer nursery areas; Life history theory, especially bioenergetics; Protected resources.
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Dr. John K. Carlson
Dr. John Carlson
Research Fishery Biologist
Education:
Ph.D. - 1998, University Of Mississippi, Biological Sciences
M.S. - 1991, Southern Connecticut State University, Biology
B.S. - 1988, Southern Connecticut State University, Biology
Research Interests:
Ecosystem modeling; Habitat selection and use; Physiological ecology; Predator-prey relationships; Life history theory, especially bioenergetics and age and growth modeling.
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Dr. Enric Cortés
Dr. Enric Cortés
Research Fishery Biologist
Education:
Ph.D. - 1991, University of Barcelona, Biological Sciences
M.S. - 1987, Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Miami, Biology and Living Resources
B.S. - 1981, University of Barcelona, Biological Sciences
Research Interests:
Population dynamics; Stock assessment; Quantitative conservation biology with special emphasis on matrix population models; Life history theory; Feeding ecology.
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Simon J. B. Gulak
Simon J. B. Gulak
Observer Coordinator
Education:
M.Res. - Su 2009, University of Aberdeen Scotland, Zoology
B.S. - 2001, University of Southampton, Oceanography with Marine Biology
Research Interests:
Population genetics, phylogeography and philopatry; Diet and foraging ecology; Habitat use; Catch and bycatch in commercial fisheries.
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Alyssa Mathers
Alyssa N. Mathers
Assistant Observer Coordinator
Education:
B.S. - 2008, University of West Florida, Marine Biology
Research Interests:
Life history theory, especially reproduction and age and growth modeling; Physiological ecology; habitat use, including EFH, winter grounds and summer nursery areas, Catch and bycatch in commercial fisheries.
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Michelle Passerotti
Michelle Passerotti
Assistant Coordinator for the Southeast Gillnet Observer Program
Education:
B. Sc.- 2003, Florida State University, Biological Sciences (certificate program in Living Marine Resource Ecology)M.Sc. - 2007, Louisiana State University, Oceanography & Coastal Sciences (thesis title: RNA:DNA as an indicator of nutritional condition and growth in larval naked goby, Gobiosoma bosc)
Research Interests:
age and growth, early life history, trophic dynamics, and fisheries management.
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Karen Rodriguez
Karen Rodriguez
Fisheries Biologist
Education:
B.S. - 2010, University of the Andes, Bogota -Colombia. Biology and Microbiology
- Completed an undergraduate Thesis at University of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Topic-Helicobacter spp. In marine mammals.
Research Interests:
Conservation and resource management, habitat use and endangered species; Life history theory (age and growth); Population status, migration patterns and population genetics; Catch and Bycatch in commercial fisheries.
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Drew Rosati
Drew Rosati
Biological Technician
Education:
B.S. - 2010, University of New England, Marine Biology and Environmental Science
Research Interests:
Use of acoustic telemetry to track spatial and temporal movement of fishes; Physiological ecology; Catch and bycatch in commercial fisheries; Diet and foraging ecology, including predator-prey relationships; Life history theory, especially reproduction and age and growth modeling.
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Kelcee Smith
Kelcee Smith
Biological Technician
Education:
B.S. - 2010, Spring Hill College, Marine Biology
Research Interests:
Population status of threatened or endangered species; Movement patterns and habitat use, including EFH, winter grounds, and summer nursery areas.
Contact Kelcee Smith
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