Award Abstract # 2246323
IRES: Monitoring marine megafauna and coral reef communities using remote technologies
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This program seeks to provide research experience to undergraduate and graduate students in tropical marine ecology and autonomous technologies. Students in the program will achieve proficient research skills, competency of novel remote technology and traditional marine research methods, all while increasing confidence in their ability to do science and express a sense of ownership of their research in an international and multicultural setting.
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The Scientific Team
Dr. Laura May-Collado, (PI)
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Dr. Mario Espinoza
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Dr. Juan Jose Alvarado
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Miguel Gomez Garcia
Ph.D. Student University of New Hampshire (sharks) |
Ilaria Coero-Borga (left) and Franny Oppenheimer (right)
Ph.D and M.Sc. students, respectively University of Vermont (whales) |
Diving Partners
Minor Lara
Diving Center Cuajiniquil |
Steven Lara
Diving Center Cuajiniquil |
IRES-Themes
Statistical Training tools
Coral Reef Restauration |
Elasmobranch EcologyWhale Soundscapes |
