- BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF JOB DUTIES - This should be a brief description of the assigned duties and responsibilities of the nominee (about 150 words).
My responsibilities include developing comprehensive marine and natural resource educational programs that focuses on marine recreational fisheries; commercial fisheries; industries that include marina, sport shops and other fishing-related businesses; artificial reefs; and habitat/water quality issues related to fisheries. I conduct issue-based educational programs through workshops, conferences, publications and electronic media. He will reach various audiences that are associated with the recreational and commercial fishing sector, including fishing groups, marine and coastal resource users, marine management agencies, public and private organizations, youth groups and educational institutions.
Specific duties by percentage of FTE (use same titles of Extension Programs found in Section 23.)
- Marine Fisheries35%
- Marine Education35%
- Seafood Safety and Sustainability20%
- 4-H and (if non-4-H faculty) Other Extension Activities10%
Total 100%
- Marine Fisheries30%
- Seafood Safety and Sustainability 30%
- Marine Education 30%
- 4-H and (if non-4-H faculty) Other Extension Activities10%
Total 100%
- AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
- Marine Fisheries: (Sustainable recreational fishing practices, fisheries management,fish ecology, artificial reefs)
- Seafood Safety and Sustainability (HACCP, Florida seafood industry, consumer seafood education)
- Environmental Education (Marine ecology, youth sport fishing)
- ASSIGNED ACTIVITY SINCE LAST PROMOTION (NOT TO EXCEED TEN YEARS), OR SINCE UF EMPLOYMENT, whichever is more recent
2010-11 / 2009-10 / 2008-09 / 2007-08 / 2006-07 / 2005-06 / 2004-05
Teaching / 0% / 0% / 0% / 0% / 0% / 0% / 0%
Research / 0% / 0% / 0% / 0% / 0% / 0% / 0%
Service / 0% / 0% / 0% / 0% / 0% / 0% / 0%
Extension / 100% / 100% / 100% / 100% / 100% / 100% / 100%
TOTAL / 100% / 100% / 100% / 100% / 100% / 100% / 100%
- EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Educational Background
University / Program Area / Degree / Year
University of Florida / Science Education / M.Ed / 2005
University of Tennessee / Biology / B.S. / 1998
- EMPLOYMENT
University/ Organization / Title / Permanent
Status* / Year
UF/IFAS/Collier
CountyExtension / Extension Agent II / Yes / 2006 – present
School In The Park / Science Teacher / No / 2005-2006
MorningsideNatureCenter / Naturalist / No / 2003-2005
Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort / Naturalist / No / 2001-2003
Florida Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Institute / Wetlands Field Technician / No / 2000-2001
*Permanent status accruing or not
- YEAR TENURE/PERMANENT STATUS WAS AWARDED BY UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA–NA
- UF TENURE AND PROMOTION CRITERIAIFAS AND DEPARTMENTAL DISCIPLINE-SPECIFIC CLARIFICATIONS OF THE UF CRITERIA - None
- TEACHING, ADVISING, AND/OR OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS - None
- TEACHING EVALUATIONS –None
- GRADUATE FACULTY STATUS –NA
- GRADUATE COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES –None
- RESEARCH NARRATIVE –None
- CREATIVE WORKS OR ACTIVITIES
Exhibits and displays(6)
- Fluech, B. 2011. "Overview of CollierCounty's Commercial Seafood Products." Displayed in the Collier County Extension Office lobby. Naples, FL
- Fluech, B. 2010. “Florida’s Stone Crab Fishery.” Table Top Display. Displayed at the 1st Annual Naples Stone Crab Festival. Naples, FL
- Fluech, B. Hazell, Staugler. 2010. Mock Marine Ecology Event Table Top Display. Ft. Myers, FL.
- Fluech, B. 2010. “Oil Spill Impacts on Marine and Coastal Wildlife.” Exhibit. Displayed at the CollierCounty Extension Office, and 3rd Street Farmers Market, Naples, FL
- Fluech, B. 2010. “The Monofilament Recycling and Recovery Program.” Table Top Display. Displayed at Earth Day and Environmental Festivals. Naples, FL
- Fluech. B. 2010. “Are You Seafood Savvy?” Seafood Safety and Sustainability Exhibit at the Collier Senior Expo. Naples, FL
- Hazell, J.E., Stevely, J. M., B. Fluech. 2010. FloridaSea Grant. “2010 Florida Artificial Reef Summit Poster Display Session”. Cocoa Beach, FL.
- 2009-2006: 19 exhibits/display on topics ranging from fish biology, saltwater recreational fisheries, commercial fisheries, habitat and wildlife conservation, marine debris, and Florida Sea Grant
Instructional Multi-Media Presentations(19)
- Fluech, B. 2010. Are You Smarter than a Stone Crab? 12 slides.
- Fluech, B. 2010. Florida’s Stone Crab Fishery. 26 slides.
- Fluech, B. 2010. Engaging Migrant Youth in Marine Science through an Afterschool Marine Dissection Program. 26 slides
- Fluech, B. J.E. Hazell, E.A. Staugler, J. Stevely and A. Collins. 2010. Goliath Grouper Ecology and Management. 26 slides.
- Fluech, B. J.E. Hazell, E.A. Staugler, J. Stevely and A. Collins. Great Goliath Grouper Count Overview. 17 Slides.
- Fluech, B. J.E. Hazell, E.A. Staugler, J. Stevely and A. Collins. 2010. Great Goliath Grouper Count Results. 23 slides.
- Fluech, B. and J.E. Hazell. 2010. Gulf of Mexico Fisheries Seafood and Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. 24 slides.
- Hazell, J & Fluech, B.2010. State of Gulf of Mexico Fisheries. 21 slides
- Hazell, J. Abeels, H, Fluech, B. Staugler, B, & Stevely, J. Strategic Planning for Boating and Waterways. 9 slides
- Fluech. B. 2010. “Reef Fish Identification.” 46 slides
- Hazell, J & Fluech, B. 2010. Managing Marine Fisheries. 32 slides
- Hazell, J.E. and B. Fluech. 2010. Marine Fisheries Regulations. 32 slides.
- Fluech, B. and J.E. Hazell. 2010. Who Needs a Saltwater Fishing License? 24 slides.
- Fluech, B. and J.E. Hazell. 2010. Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Gear Regulations. 11 slides.
- Fluech, B. 2010. "Baitfish Basics." 9 slides.
- Fluech, B.2010. "Oysters: Estuary Barometers." 44 slides.
- Fluech, B. 2010. “Marine Invertebrate Ecology.” 43 slides.
- Fluech, B. 2010. "Elasmobranch 101."40 slides.
- Fluech, B. 2010. "Manatee Fact or Fiction." 28 slides.
- 2009-2006: 46 presentations on topics focusing on proper fish handling, fisheries management, habitat and wildlife conservation, marine ecology, sustainable boating practices, marine hazards, seafood, marine education, and Florida Sea Grant
CD-Roms and SoftwareNone
- 2009-2007:4CDs on topics ranging from youth fishing to pelican protection, and sea turtle ecology
GamesNone
- 2009-2007: 7games/others focusing on marine ecology
Radio and TV: None
- 2009-2006 6 TV interviews/podcast episodes on topics ranging from catch and release fishing practices, fishing line recycling, and minimizing impacts on wildlife while fishing
Web-based communication and teaching- (2)
- Staugler, E.A., J.E. Hazell, B. Fluech, H. Abeels and J. Stevely. 2010. Southwest Florida Regional Boating and Waterways Workshop. UF/IFAS. CharlotteCounty Extension.
- Fluech, B. 2010. Naples, MarcoIsland, Everglades Convention & Visitors Bureau. “Gulf Seafood Pasta.” Interview on Gulf Seafood Safety.
Blogs(1)
- Fluech. B. 2010. CollierCountySea Grant Extension Blog. 71 submissions since May. UF/IFAS. CollierCounty Extension
You Tube Videos(1)
- Fluech, B. and J.E. Hazell. 2010. How to Use a Dehooking Tool to Dehook a Fish. 1 min 50 sec.
Webinars (4)
Fluech, B. 2010. Florida’s Stone Crab Fishery. 30 minutes
Fluech. B. 2010. Gulf Seafood Safety in Light of the Gulf Oil Spill. 30 minutes
Fluech, B. 2010. Proper Seafood Handling Practices. 30 minutes
Fluech. B. 2010. Seafood Supply and Demand Issues. 45 minutes.
- PATENTS AND COPYRIGHTS –None
- PUBLICATIONS
a.Books, Sole Author (Title, Publisher, Place of Publication, Date, Inclusive Pages) None
b.Books, Co-authored (Co-author(s), Title, Publisher, Place of Publication, Date,
Inclusive Pages)None
c.Books, Edited (Editor, Co-editor(s), Title, Publisher, Place of Publication, Date,
Inclusive Pages)None
d.Books, Contributor of Chapter(s) (Author, Co-author(s), Title of Book and Chapter,
Publisher, Place of Publication, Date, Inclusive Pages)None
e.Monographs (Author, Co-author(s), Title, Series of Volume, is applicable, Publisher,
Place of Publication, Date, Inclusive Pages)None
f.Refereed Publications (Author, Co-author(s), Title, Name of Journal, Publication, etc., Volume, Date, Inclusive Pages). Refereed publications are screened by reviewers to determine if the article meets the standards of the professional journal.None
g.Non-refereed Publications (Author, Co-author(s), Title, Name of Journal, Bulletin, Circular, etc., Volume, Date, Inclusive Pages)
CountyFact Sheets (9)
- Fluech, B. 2010. "Overview of Florida’s Stone Crab Fishery." UF/IFAS, CollierCounty Extension, Naples, FL. 3 pp
- Fluech, B. 2010. "Stone Crab Ecology." UF/IFAS, CollierCounty Extension, Naples, FL. 3 pp.
- Mahan, W. & B. Fluech. 2010. “All that Sheens may not be Oil...or Tar Balls.” UF/IFAS, CollierCounty Extension, Naples, FL. 3pp.
- Ruppert, T. & B. Fluech. 2010. "Caution Advised When Making Legal Decisions Relating to the Deepwater Horizon Damages." UF/IFAS, CollierCounty Extension, Naples, FL.2pp.
- Otwell, S. & B.Fluech. 2010. "Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Gulf Oil Spill and Seafood from Florida's GulfCoast." UF/IFAS, CollierCounty Extension, Naples, FL.3pp.
- Fluech, B. 2010. "Deep Horizon Oil Spill Impacts on Marine Resources." UF/IFAS, Collier County Extension, Naples, FL.1 page
- Fluech, B. 2010. "About the Tarpon Genetics Recapture Program." UF/IFAS, Collier CountyExtension, Naples,3 pp.
- Fluech, B. 2010. “Red Grouper- Nature’s Engineers.” UF/IFAS, Collier CountyExtension, Naples, 2 pp.
- Fluech, B. 2010. "Reminder about Cold Weather and Marine Life." UF/IFAS, Collier County Extension, Naples, FL. 1 page
- 2009-2006: 22 fact sheets on topics such as seagrass protection, hurricane preparation, fishing line recycling, artificial reefs and youth fishing.
Educational Brochures: None
EDIS Publications(1)
- Stevely, J.M., and B. Fluech. 2010 (submitted) Goliath Grouper Biology. 4pp
Borisova T., B.Fluech,L. Racevskis, and J. Provancha. 2010."Balancing Agricultural Production and Environmental Protection in Tri-County Agricultural Area: Results from Stakeholder Discussions." 4pp.
Fact Sheets: None
Newsletter Edited (4)
- Fluech, B. Florida Natural Resource Leadership Institute Alumni Association eNewsletter. Spring 2011
- Fluech, B. Florida Natural Resource Leadership Institute Alumni Association eNewsletter. Fall 2011.
- Fluech, B. Florida Association of Natural Resource Professionals Newsletter. Fall 2010. Volume 6, Issue 2. 14 pp.
- Fluech, B. Florida Natural Resource Leadership Institute Alumni AssociationeNewsletter. Fall 2010. Volume 2, Issue 2. 12 pp.
- Fluech, B.A 2010 Florida Association of Natural Resource Professionals Newsletter. Spring 2010. Volume 6, Issue 1. 14 pp.
- Fluech, B. Florida Natural Resource Leadership Institute Alumni AssociationeNewsletter. Spring 2010. Volume 2, Issue 1. 15 pp.
- 2009-2007: 10 newsletters edited including the FANREP and LEEN newsletters
Newsletter Articles (11)
- Fluech, B. “Reeling Em’ In.” UF/IFAS Extension Comings and Goings. October 2010. Page 7.
- Fluech, B.,J. Stevely, E.A. Staugler J.E. Hazell. “The Great Goliath Grouper Count.” Florida Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals Newsletter. Fall 2010. Volume 6, Issue 2. Page 12.
- Hazell, J.E., B. Fluech, E.A Staugler. “NRLI Alumni bring together Boating and Waterways Stakeholders for a Strategizing Session.” Florida NRLI Alumni Association eNewsletter. Fall 2010. Volume 2 Issue 2. Page 8.
- Stevely, J., B. Fluech, E.A. Staugler J.E. Hazell. “The Great Goliath Grouper Count; Citizens and Scientists Working Together.” The Marine Scene. July/August 2010. Volume 51, Issue 4. Page 3.
- Fluech, B. “Red Grouper; Natural Engineers.” The Marine Scene. May/June 2010. Volume 51, Issue 3. Page 3.
- Fluech, B. “What Does the Inside of a Shark Look Like?” UF/IFAS Extension Comings and Goings. May 2010. Page 3.
- Fluech, B. “Tarpon Genetics Seminar a Success.” UF/IFAS Extension Comings and Goings. April 2010. Page 1.
- Hazell, J.E., & B. Fluech. NRLI Alumni Teach Colleague about Meeting Management Skills. Florida NRLI Alumni Association eNewsletter. Spring 2010. Volume 2 Issue 1. Page 10.
- Fluech, B. "Marine Fisheries Regulations Workshop Held". ExtensionConnection-CollierCounty UF/IFAS Extension Newsletter.Spring 2010. Page 3.
- Fluech, B.& J. Stevely. “2010 Florida Artificial Reef Summit a Success.” Florida Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals Newsletter. Spring 2010. Volume 6, Issue 1. Page 10.
- Fluech, B. 2010 Florida Sea Grant Marine Extension Newsletter, published quarterly for the internal Sea Grant network,submitted or co-submitted 4 success stories.
- 2009-2006: 22 newsletter articles on topics from fisheries management, Florida Sea Grant, marine ecology, habitat conservation, and seafood safety and sustainability.
Newspaper Articles(11)
- Fluech, B. 2010. Just Because it’s Small and Shiny Doesn't Mean its Bait!" Coastal Angler Magazine. Page 1.
- Fluech, B. & J. Stevely. 2010. “Update. Great Goliath Grouper Count Results.” Coastal Angler Magazine. 1 page.
- Fluech,B. 2010. “Florida's Stone Crab Fishery.” Coastal Angler Magazine. 1page.
- Fluech, B. 2010. "The Great Goliath Grouper Count." Coastal Angler Magazine. 1 page.
- Fluech, B. 2010. "Goliath Grouper Biology and Ecology 101." Coastal Angler Magazine. 1 page
- Fluech, B. 2010."Caution Advised When Making Legal Decisions Relating to Damages from the GulfCoast Oil Spill." Coastal Angler Magazine. 1page.
- Fluech. B. 2010. "What You Should Know about Ciguatera Fish Poisoning." Coastal Angler Magazine. 1 page.
- Fluech, B. 2010. "Tarpon DNA Program Luring Anglers." MarcoIsland Eagle. 1 page
- Fluech, B. 2010. “Proper Fish Handling Practices More Important than Ever.” MarcoIsland Eagle. 2 pp
- Fluech, B. 2010. "Are You Seafood Savvy?" MarcoIsland Eagle, 2 pp
- Fluech, B.2010. “Red Grouper, Nature's Engineers.” Marco Eagle. 1 page
- 2009-2006: 31 newspaper articles on topics such a marine fisheries, marine ecology, seafood safety, marine wildlife and habitat conservation
Trade Journal Articles:None
h.Bibliographies/Catalogs (Author, Co-author(s), Title, Publisher, if applicable, Place of Publication, Date, Inclusive Pages)None
i.Abstracts (Author, Co-author(s), Title, Name of Journal, Publications, etc., Volume, Date, Inclusive Pages)None
j.Reviews (Author, Co-author(s), Title and Author of Work Reviewed, Where Review was Published, Date, Inclusive Pages)None
k.Miscellaneous (9)
- Fluech, B. 2010. Seafood Handling Webinar Announcement Flyer. 1page
- Fluech, B. 2010. Tarpon Genetics Recapture Study Seminar Announcement Flyer, 1 page
- Fluech, B. 2010. Snook Seminar Announcement Flyer. 1 page.
- Fluech, B. 2010. Gulf of Mexico Seafood Safety Webinar Announcement Flyer, 1 page
- Fuech, B. 2010. Florida Stone Crab Fishery Webinar Announcement Flyer, 1 page
- Fluech, B. & L. Krimsky 2010. Seafood Safety and Sustainability Workshop Flyer, 1 page.
- Fluech, B. & J.E. Hazell. 2010. Florida Marine Fisheries Regulations Workshop Announcement Flyer. 1 page.
- Hazell, J., J. Stevely, B. Fluech. 2010. Co-Editors. Proceeding of the 2010 Florida Artificial Reef Summit. 68 pp. TP170
- Stevely, J. M. with B. Staugler, B. Fluech and J. Hazell. 2009. Tackle Box Guide to Fish of Southwest Florida. Revised and reprinted by West Coast Inland Navigation District.
- LECTURES, SPEECHES OR POSTERS PRESENTED AT PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES/MEETINGS since last promotion (not to exceed ten years) or from UF employment , whichever is more recent.
International None
- Bailey, M., B. Fluech. & K. Hull. “A New Twist to the Monofilament Recovery and Recycling Program; Personal-Sized Recycling Bins.” 5th International Marine Debris Conference. Honolulu, HI. March 20-25, 2011. Presentation-selected
- 2008: 1 Presentation- Selected
National (2)
- Fluech, B. & D. Miller-Walker. 2010. National Marine Educators Association. “A New Twist to the Monofilament Recovery and Recycling Program-Personal Sized Recycling Bins.” Presentation-Selected. Gatlinburg, TN. July 19-22,
- Fluech, B. 2010. National Marine Educators Association. “Engaging Migrant Youth in Marine Science through an Afterschool Marine Dissection Program.” Presentation-Selected. Gatlinburg, TN. July 19-22.
- Fluech, B.A & Hazell, J. 2010. Association of National Resource Extension Professionals Conference. June Anchorage, AL. Development of Initial Efforts to Reach Out to Hispanic Anglers in Southwest Florida. Poster-Selected
- 2009-2008: 1 presentation- selected
Regional (1)
- Adams, C. & B. Fluech. 2010. Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission Annual Meeting. Overview of FloridaSea Grant Response. Clearwater, FL. Oct 19-22.
- 2009-2007: 3 Presentation-Selected
State(2)
- Fluech, B. & J. Hazell. 2010. “Marine Fisheries Regulations Workshop.”Poster-Contributed. Extension Professional Association of Florida Conference. Lake Buena Vista, FL.
- Fluech, B. 2010.”Great Goliath Grouper Count.” Lecture-Selected. Extension Professional Association of Florida Conference. Lake Buena Vista, FL.
- 2009-2006: 9 presentations on topics such as sea turtle ecology, fishing education, boating outreach programs, and collaborative partnerships- Selected
- CONTRACTS AND GRANTS - since last promotion (not to exceed ten years) or from UF employment, whichever is more recent
- Funded Externally
Years
(e.g, 2007-2009) / Contractor or Grantor / Project Title / Grant Amount / PI, Co-PI or Investigator / If Co-PI, Specify %
2010 / None
2009 / Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) / Phase III of CollierCounty Recreational Boating Characterization Study / $80,00 / Co-PI / 10%
2009-2008 / Charlotte Harbor NEP / LEEN Hispanic Community Workshops / $2,190 / Co-PI / 20%
2009-2008 / FWC / Artificial Reef Enhancement Grant / $60,000 / Co-PI / 20%
2009-2008 / Fish Florida / Dolphin Friendly Fishing Outreach Program / $10,000 / PI
2008-2007 / Fish Florida / Pelican/Angler Outreach / $10,000 / PI
2007 / FWC / Boating Improvement Grant / $14,000 / PI
Total / $176,190
Summary of External Grant Funding Received (current)
Summary of External Grant Funding
Principal Investigator / $0 / $0 / $0
Co-Principal Investigator / $ / $$ / $xx
Investigator / $xxx / $xxx / $xx
Sponsor of Junior Faculty / $xxx / $xx / $-
TOTALS / $0 / $0 / $0
Indirect costs are used to operate and support the sponsored research operation of the University.
- Funded Internally.
Years / Contractor or Grantor / Project Title / Grant Amount / PI, Co-PI or Investigator / If Co-PI, Specify %
2010 / UF/IFAS / SeymourGoldweber Award / $500 / PI
2009 / FloridaSea Grant / “Developing Initial Efforts to Reach Out to Hispanic Recreational Anglers in Southwest Florida” / $5,000 / Co-PI / 50%
2009 / UF/IFAS / Professional Development Grant / $1,095 / PI
Total
Summary of Internal Grant Funding (Current)
Role / TotalPrincipal Investigator / $500
Co-Principal Investigator / $
Investigator / $0
Sponsor of Junior Faculty / $0
TOTALS / $ 500
- Submitted, Pending Decision.
Years of Contract or Grant / Contractor or Grantor / Project Title / PI, Co-PI, or Investigator / If Co-PI
Specific Responsibilities
2010 / NONE
- Submitted But Not Funded. Indicate resubmissions if any.
Years of Contract or Grant / Contractor or Grantor / Project Title / PI, Co-PI, or Investigator / If Co-PI
Specific Responsibilities
3 / EPA / Development of a Gulf of Mexico Naturalist Program / Co-PI / Manage day to day development of grant; develop curriculum
1 / FloridaSea Grant / Development of a Pilot Volunteer Fish Count Project for Goliath Grouper (Epinephelus itjara) and Other Reef Fish in CollierCounty / PI
1 / NOAA Coastal Restoration Program / CollierCounty Marine Debris Removal Program / Co-PI / Develop outreach materials to support project, participate in clean ups
1 / Project Aware / Promoting Awareness and Stewardship of CollierCounty's Artificial Reef Environments / Co-PI / Develop outreach materials to support project, participate in clean ups
1 / UF/IFAS / Enhancing nutritional and developmental health through the promotion of safe and healthy seafood choices. / Co-PI / Develop training materials, deliver workshops, assess program
- In-kind Contributions
Year / Type / Donor / Amount
2010 / Fishing poles/ tackle boxes / Fish Florida / $1400
2010 / shrimp / CollierCounty / $88
2010 / food / Port of the Islands Marina / $400
2010 / Boat time / Double R Manatee Tours / $100
2010 / Volunteer Hours / Marco Sport Fishing Club / $1146.60
2010 / Boat time / Charter Captains Will Geraghty and Eric Alexander / $400
2010 / Volunteer Hours / AR clean up participants / $218.4
2010 / Volunteer Hours / Fishing line Bin volunteers / $582.40
2010 / Volunteer Hours / Earth Day Event-4-Hers / $1092
2010 / Volunteers Hours / Great Goliath Grouper Count Volunteer time / $1892.8
2010 / Boat time / CCSO / $800
2010 / Art work/ door prizes / Guy Harvey Inc. / $2,000
2010 / Door prizes / Florida Sportsman / $1000
11,120.20
- Monetary Contributions (includes fees and contributions to our foundations, etc.)
Year / Donor / Amount
2010 / FWC / $3,000
2010 / 2010 AR Summit Sponsors / $22,000
$25,000
(Additional subheadings, such as g. etc. can be added if needed to report other categories)
- UNIVERSITY GOVERNANCE AND SERVICE - list in reverse chronological order.
Years (e.g., 2009) / Name of Activity,
Committee, etc. / Your Role,
e.g., member, chair, etc.
2010 / Florida Natural Resource Leadership Institute Advisory Committee / Member
2010 / UF/IFAS South Central District Facilitation Training and Planning Team / Member
2009- / UF/IFAS Extension Mentor / Mentor
2009- / Florida Sea Grant Extension Program delegate: Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission / Member
2007- / Sea Grant Marine Fisheries Work Action Group / Member
2008- / Boating and Waterways Work Action Group / Member
- CONSULTATIONS OUTSIDE THE UNIVERSITY –.NONE
- EDITOR OF A SCHOLARLY JOURNAL, SERVICE ON AN EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD OR REVIEWER FOR A SCHOLARLY JOURNAL –NONE
- INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES –
Two times in 2010 I hosted researchers/educators from foreign countries (Indonesia and Dominica) who are interested in developing and implementing Sea Grant Extension-like programsin their home countries. My role was to inform them how I operate as a countySea Grant agent, and introduce them to members of my professional network so they could set up similar arrangements in their regions. I served as a representative of UF/IFAS and Florida Sea Grant in order to expand extension programs on a global scale
- EXTENSION PROGRAM -
My extension program in 2011 will focus on 1) sustaining marine recreational fisheries, 2) promoting seafood safety and sustainability-particularly promoting local seafood choices, 3) and developing an ocean literate coastal community through marine/environmental education and facilitation training.