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Sustainable Infrastructure at Oregon Oyster Farms
Sustainable Infrastructure at Oregon Oyster Farms
Surfrider Foundation and Oregon Sea Grant
Exploring innovative approaches to reduce plastic pollution in oyster aquaculture, this project focuses on identifying and implementing sustainable alternatives for farming infrastructure. In collaboration with coastal communities, oyster farmers, and industry partners, I work to develop practical solutions that protect marine ecosystems while supporting resilient seafood systems.
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Seafood Strategy and Organizational Engagement
Seafood Strategy and Organizational Engagement
Surfrider Foundation
Leading internal research and strategic analysis on Surfrider’s engagement with seafood and aquaculture, identifying opportunities, gaps, and mission-aligned intersections across clean water, ocean protection, climate, and plastic pollution initiatives. Developing reports, practical guides, and internal training courses to inform staff, align messaging, and strengthen organizational impact.
RESEARCH
Microbial response to global ocean deoxygenation
Microbial response to global ocean deoxygenation
Planetary Protection in Spacecraft Cleanrooms
Planetary Protection in Spacecraft Cleanrooms
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Implemented microbial identification systems and characterized two novel bacterial species (Bacillus saganii, Bacillus glennii) to enhance forward contamination control for the Mars 2020 mission.
Read: Seuylemezian et al. 2020
Drivers of Fecal Indicator Bacteria in Brewer’s Bay, USVI
Drivers of Fecal Indicator Bacteria in Brewer’s Bay, USVI
University of the Virgin Islands
Monitored coastal water quality during storms using bacterial indicators, GIS, and rainfall data to assess public health risks in recreational waters.
EDUCATION
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