“We hope that he recognizes the complexity of our coastal ecosystem and the steps that have been taken, and continue to be taken, in order to further conservation efforts along our coast,” said Jan Mackinnon, a biologist and manager for the Coastal and Ocean Management Program.
Davis said he looks forward to working with marine animals and learning about edge communities, which focus on the transition area between aquatic life and land.
“I would like to thank the Georgia Natural Resources Foundation Scholarship Fund and the College of Coastal Georgia Foundation for giving me this opportunity to explore my dream job,” he said. “I’m also very thankful to my wife Kassi for always pushing me to do my best.”
In his 10-week internship, Davis will work on a variety of projects. He’ll help conduct turtle nest surveys, water quality collection, unmanned aerial vehicle flights, trawling and vegetation mapping.
“We hope that he recognizes the complexity of our coastal ecosystem and the steps that have been taken, and continue to be taken, in order to further conservation efforts along our coast,” said Jan Mackinnon, a biologist and manager for the Coastal and Ocean Management Program.
Davis said he looks forward to working with marine animals and learning about edge communities, which focus on the transition area between aquatic life and land.
“I would like to thank the Georgia Natural Resources Foundation Scholarship Fund and the College of Coastal Georgia Foundation for giving me this opportunity to explore my dream job,” he said. “I’m also very thankful to my wife Kassi for always pushing me to do my best.”