Dustin Johnson

After receiving my Bachelors of Science in Biology with a concentration in Marine Science from Eckerd College, I was fortunate enough to secure a job with Florida's Fish and Wildlife Research Institute as a research biologist on the Coral Reef Evaluation and Monitoring Project. I also lead a project on the Assessment of Population and Community Structure of Sessile Macro Invertebrates Following a Benthic Mortality Event int he Easter Gulf of Mexico. After five years I moved into a software development field were much of my database experience came into play.

With over six years of professional experience in research and technology while working with a variety of government and private agencies, I possess advanced computer and technical knowledge but I have never lost my passion for conservation. I have experience managing restoration and monitoring projects in the Gulf of Mexico and Florida Keys as well as conducting natural resource damage assessments related to ship groundings and red tide.

In addition to the Marine Science and Technology skills I also maintain an Assistant Instructor Scuba certification and have served as the Dive Safety Officer for multiple organizations over the years giving me all the needed skills to safely lead field research that is needed for this project.

I have developed a proven track record in creating and implementing efficient processes for managing projects, analyzing data, applying research, and reporting information to create successful projects which I hope to utilized to the fullest on this project.

June 2016