Whitney Wemett Email & Phone Number

United States

Falmouth, Ma, Us

‣ At sea scientist onboard SSV Robert C. Seamans, a 134’ steel 211-ton brigantine oceanographic research/sailing school vessel sailing 769 nm throughout Fiji Islands to study coral reef ecology and Fijian management strategies through hands-on research ‣ Deploy CTD (Conductivity, Temperature, and Depth) rosette system for characterizing physical and chemical parameters of the ocean, Neuston net to sample plankton in first few centimeters of the water column, and Secchi disk to measure water clarity.‣ Train students in net tows and processing water samples collected from varying locations and depths in South Pacific Ocean to measure pH, alkalinity, nutrients, and chlorophyl-a. Maintain day-to-day function of wet and dry lab sampling, inventory, data entry, and oceanographic equipment maintenance‣ Conduct coral reef snorkel surveys studying ecological and socio-economic roles of tropical marine ecosystems‣ Stand as watch officer with Chief Mate to teach navigational, line handling, and tall ship sailing to university students

San Clemente, Ca, Us

‣ Lead non-profit board and all Chapter operations over 100 mile radius. Serve as lead spokesperson for Chapter, with Surfrider HQ staff, government officials, partners, etc.‣ Manage recruitment process for volunteers, activists, and team of 12 executive board members to organize grassroots environmental action and community engagement for clean water, coast and climate action, plastic pollution reduction, and ocean protection in Florida Keys‣ Testify at local government hearings and lead grassroots campaigns for Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Restoration Blueprint, successfully pass cigarette ordinances, + lobby for Safe Waterways Act and Mangrove Restoration at Florida State Capital. ‣ Curate content for Chapter social media, website, and blog. Spearhead fundraising, grant writing, and donor relations‣ Organize ocean conservation and educational local events such as regular coastal cleanups, ocean friendly garden workshops, climate action partnerships, environmental film nights, and other local programming in community‣ Establish first Surfrider Blue Water Task Force water quality testing lab in Upper Keys with local charter school

San Clemente, Ca, Us

‣ Solely run Upper Keys as satellite Chapter, recruit, coordinate and lead volunteer trainings, host monthly cleanups, member events to activate community ocean involvement, network with local businesses and government officials to spread Surfrider mission, and participate in interviews and partnerships to expand Chapter reach‣ Grow Ocean Friendly Restaurant Program in Upper Keys to reduce plastic pollution in Florida Keys hospitality industry‣ Lead successful digital political advocacy campaign for safer cleaner cruise ships vote in Key West on November 2020 election ballot with international reach. Employ storytelling skills to author Op Eds for paper to protect ocean livelihoods. Continue to work with Safer Cleaner Ships on next steps for overturned cruise ship vote in Key West.

San Clemente, Ca, Us

San Clemente, Ca, Us

San Clemente, Ca, Us

Worldwide Sportsman Marina

Key Largo, Florida, Us

Captain 32' and 26’ Twin Vees in Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and Florida Bay for marine science field programs studying seagrass, mangroves, and coral reef ecology through snorkeling and hands on learning

Santa Monica, California, Us

West Palm Beach, Fl, Us

Develop curriculum and workshop materials to educate the public on the importance of parrotfish in coral ecosystems in South Florida, Bahamas, and Greater Caribbean. Focus on subsistence communities and fishing alternatives to balance the protection of ocean livelihoods, cultural significance, and the fishery.

Master of M/V Alaska Nellie, 32’ custom built Bay Weld Boats aluminum landing craft, at remote wilderness lodge in Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

Backcountry guide in Kenai National Wildlife Refuge leading remote adventures to Alaskan alpine tundra

Miami, Florida, Us

Miami, Florida, Us

‣ First mate on S/V Lady B 52' and S/V Island Time 65’ catamarans in Florida Keys

Miami, Florida, Us

Selected by leadership to travel to Turks and Caicos and train new staff on S/V Lady Grace at The Ritz Carlton Turks and Caicos

Miami, Florida, Us

Science Team, Florida Keys Initiative - Identifying Bonefish Pre-spawning Aggregations in the Florida Keys‣ Coordinate and execute field days to tag and track migrations of spawning bonefish to identify pre-spawning aggregations in Florida Keys and Biscayne National Park.‣ Conduct aerial drone searches and active acoustic telemetry surveys in search of spawning aggregations‣ Install, maintain, and download monthly underwater acoustic telemetry receivers via freediving and scuba. Oversee care and maintenance of acoustic telemetry science gear‣ Captain, trailer, and perform boat maintenance of 2200 Pathfinder and 16’ Hell’s Bay Whipray research vessels in adverse weather conditions, and oversee team of field interns. ‣ Manage several scientific databases with internal and external collaborators. Download acoustic telemetry receivers, upload data into FACT Network to share open-source acoustic data with other in-network marine research organizations

Key West, Florida, Us

Interpret marine science into nontechnical language to inform and educate communities; increase science media coverage and ocean literacy amongst Keys and South Florida community.

Key Largo, Fl, Us

Key Largo, Fl, Us

‣ Conduct restoration and underwater maintenance of world’s largest underwater coral nursery‣ Frag and outplant Acropora cervicornis and Acropora palmata corals at various reef sites in Florida Keys ‣ Record, input, and manage database for all field staff and intern restoration, outplanting, and monitoring activities‣ Execute underwater transects along Florida Reef Tract to monitor health and predation of out planted corals‣ Lead coral restoration educational workshops, Dive Programs, volunteer training, and outreach events

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Organized educational green programming and developed initiatives to reduce PwC’s environmental footprint.

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Performed valuation of private equity and hedge funds and multi-million-dollar investment portfolios to conduct core financial statement audit procedures in Asset Management Practice.

Cambridge, Ma, Us

‣ Examined the relationship between catch shares, commercial fishing, and the tragedy of the commons to balance interests of fishers with environmental, economic, and social wellbeing of subsistence communities in Alaska and Arctic waters‣ Performed environmental impact analysis of opening Bering Strait to global trade and researched management techniques to protect subsistence communities and fish stock

Nosy Komba Island, Diana Province, Mg

‣ Interviewed fishers and Nosy Komba community to study socioeconomic, cultural drivers and sustainable artisanal fisheries to establish first-of-its-kind marine protected area ‣ Conduct SCUBA benthic surveys to monitor Indo-Pacific reefs and sea turtle populations‣ 10-day sailing voyage visiting remote islands villages to support local communities with access to education, resources, and basic first-aid support, perform environmental surveys to identify changes in habitats and species populations across Malagasy islands

Alicante, Valencia, Es

‣ Work alongside Sailors for the Sea at the Volvo Ocean Race 2015 Newport Stopover to minimize the environmental impact of event and increase ocean literacy amongst visitors‣ Leverage sustainability best practices through exhibits, water-refill stations, composting, recycling, and overall waste reduction to create a lasting impact on local and global scale

Bachelor'S Degree, Accounting And Environmental Studies Minor

Graduate Certificate, Natural Resource Management And Sustainable Ecosystems

Gold Coast, Australia