MARINE CONSULTING SERVICES

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Dawn is an experienced marine science consultant with a broad portfolio of services & an in-depth knowledge of Florida Keys marine ecosystems.

Scroll down to learn how she can help support your organization or project, & read her ethic statement here.

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In my life in and in the field, I strive to meet obstacles with curiosity & an eye towards sustainable solutions & innovative, holistic thinking. 

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    COLLABORATION & COMPLIANCE

    ● Policy, planning, and permit support

    ● Versed in state and federal regulatory frameworks governing marine conservation and sustainable tourism practices

    ● Develops and fosters partner collaborations

    ● Communicates complex findings to agency partners in clear, accessible ways

    ● Supports compliance challenges while maintaining strong, respectful relationships

    ● Bolsters leadership through reports, red flag briefs, talking points, and new research summaries

    ● Integrates science with policy and public education

    ● Mentorship & creation of mentorship programs

    ● Sustainable tourism program creation & compliance

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    FIELDWORK

    ● AAUS scientific diving, dive planning, and underwater restoration monitoring

    ● NOAA and commercial vessel operation & logistics, with strong knowledge of Keys’ coastal waters

    ● Planning & execution of safe, effective, & efficient fieldwork, both independently and as part of a team

    ● Marine research methodologies including ecological assessments, coral restoration, fisheries monitoring, and population dynamics

    ● Species identification and assessment techniques for coral reef, seagrass, mangrove and other nearshore ecosystems

    ● Land-based husbandry & in situ coral nursery maintenance

    ● Work with anglers and stakeholders to gather data on population dynamics and habitat use

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    DATA CAPTURE & ANALYSIS

    ● Analyzing and interpretation of ecological and biological datasets 

    ● Data collection, entry, and analysis using R and ArcGIS

    ● Visual representation of data

    ● Media asset creation and visual documentation, including underwater photography and metadata management

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    COMMUNICATION & OUTREACH

    ● Strategic planning, framework development, and stakeholder engagement

    ● Strong relationships with regional & some national media

    ● Communicates complex scientific data and policy to diverse audiences of stakeholders across various platforms

    ● Technical writing: scientific reports, policy guidance documents

    ● Grant writing & management

    ● Citizen science program creation and management

    ● Blends visual capacities to create compelling content

    ● Proficiency in MS Office, Google Suite, Adobe Suite for reporting, analysis, and communication

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