Fisheries Research Interns
Amanda Prieto
Amanda L. Prieto García is a masters student studying for her Masters in Biological Oceanography from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez. Her thesis focuses on the distribution and genetic connectivity of wahoo (Acanthocybium solandri), an important commercial and recreational fishery in the region. In participation with the Beyond Our Shores Foundation, Amanda is a part-time Fishery Analyst and assists with data analysis of wahoo tagging datasets and other topics such as the international condition of wahoo fisheries in the Western Central Atlantic Ocean.
Abby Grove
Abby Grove is majoring in marine biology and plans to add a double major in Aquarium and Aquaculture Sciences at Roger Williams University located in Bristol, Rhode Island. She has been fishing since she was old enough to hold a fishing pole. Abby’s research with the Beyond Our Shores Foundation seeks to update knowledge on international fisheries for dolphinfish within the Western Central Atlantic Ocean. In addition, Abby is helping to create tagging kits so the Beyond Our Shores Foundation can distribute 450 kits in 2023 and increase data collection on dolphinfish as well as promote better angling and conservation practices for the species.
Elaina Giansantti
Elaina Giansantti is majoring in marine biology at Roger Williams University located in Bristol, Rhode Island. Elaina’s research with the Beyond Our Shores Foundation seeks to compile information on satellite tagging protocols for medium-bodied pelagic fish and seeks to improve upon those methods to increase data collection and tag retention on tagged individuals. In addition, Elaina is helping to create tagging kits so the Beyond Our Shores Foundation can distribute 450 kits in 2023 and increase data collection on dolphinfish as well as promote better angling and conservation practices for the species.
Hayden Cowden
Hayden Cowden is a senior at Weber State University studying toward obtaining a Bachelor in Science. He enjoys writing content and has completed 140 educational hours in Project Management. Having achieved the Google Project Management Certificate, he is qualified to take the Certified Associate Project Manager Exam. Upon graduating with his bachelor’s degree and passing the CAPM exam, Hayden plans to pursue a career in Project Management and is open to working in various industries. Additionally, Hayden is passionate about outdoor sports and he loves to ski. Hayden serves the role as the Social Media and Communications Coordinator for the Beyond Our Shores Foundation.
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