Hannah Medd

Founder & Lead Scientist at American Shark Conservancy
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(386) 825-5501
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West Palm Beach, Florida, United States, US
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Credentials

  • MARES Lab Service Technician
    Mares
    Jun, 2015
    - Nov, 2024
  • Dive Master
    PADI
    Jun, 2010
    - Nov, 2024
  • Visual Cylinder Inspector
    PSI-PCI, Inc.

Experience

  • American Shark Conservancy
    • United States
    • Research Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Founder & Lead Scientist
      • Mar 2016 - Present

      The American Shark Conservancy (ASC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of sharks and rays, increasing awareness and understanding of our oceans, through research and outreach. The American Shark Conservancy (ASC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of sharks and rays, increasing awareness and understanding of our oceans, through research and outreach.

  • Selachii International
    • Global
    • Co-founder
      • May 2011 - Present

      Selachii International is an unique company focused on bringing the public closer to science while supporting the work of researchers worldwide. We create opportunities for the public to learn more about marine environments by connecting them with researchers in the field, enhancing the public's understanding of how science works and why we need it, through first hand experiences of a lifetime. Our mission is to create a greater awareness of, and interest in, science within the general public while facilitating outreach opportunities for field researchers. We are currently developing Expeditions based on Naturalist courses that enhance participant's understanding of the complex marine biodiversity ecosystems through the context of the life history, biology, ecology and conservation of regional shark species. Show less

  • Bimini Biological Field Station Foundation
    • Bahamas
    • Research
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Large Coastal Shark Study
      • Sep 2011 - Present

      Assist in field operations of study monitoring aggregating behavior, movements and migrations, catch specimens of large coastal sharks, collect and process blood and tissue samples, insertion of Passive Integrated Transponder tags and coded acoustic transmitters. Assisted in maintenance and deployment of acoustic array system using SCUBA. Participated in acoustic fishing expeditions to detect shark presence by extrapolation from a GPS logger, assisted in data analysis for presentation at the American Elasmobranch Society’s 2012 meeting. Show less

  • Manta Ray of Hope
    • Global
    • Project Team Member
      • Apr 2011 - Present

      Literature review, framework development and editing of Manta Ray of Hope Program report Creation of outreach materials, management of social media component, website development and editing Literature review, framework development and editing of Manta Ray of Hope Program report Creation of outreach materials, management of social media component, website development and editing

  • Shark Savers
    • Outreach Manager and Marine Biologist
      • May 2011 - Jun 2013

      • Lead and coordinate international outreach efforts cross-programs• Manage recruitment of and communications with volunteer base, steer volunteer participation in events and fundraising, implementing social media coordination between nine regional chapters• Research and development of cross-programs outreach and educational content for online and print resources and tools, manage dissemination of resources at key events and to active volunteers, created and maintain a scientific reference library • Cultivate relationships with business, educational and other non-profit partners to create complimentary outreach initiatives • Assist in research, writing and production of supporting documentation for Programs• Prepared literature review, framework development and editing of Manta Ray of Hope Program report and co-authoring paper intended for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journal• Created, prepared and presented educational presentations on shark biology and conservation to more than 50 community groups, dive clubs, environmental organizations, schools and the International Game Fishing Association, authored and edited online education articles• Created and coordinated a survey of the value of sharks to the recreational SCUBA diving community in Florida, analyzed and reported on results relevant for state-wide species protections Show less

    • Marine Biologist
      • Jan 2008 - Apr 2011

      Created and delivered presentations on accurate shark biology and current conservation and research topics at several south Florida venues. Collaborated with volunteers in Florida on several shark conservation awareness programs and events.

  • Discovery Cove
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Aquarist
      • Jul 2010 - Dec 2010

      Part of a team that cares for the 160+ species of fish, rays and sharks, i.e. monitoring health, preparing and delivering food/nutrition, administer treatments Monitor water parameters Exhibit maintenance by SCUBA Educate the guests about marine biology and conservation issues Part of a team that cares for the 160+ species of fish, rays and sharks, i.e. monitoring health, preparing and delivering food/nutrition, administer treatments Monitor water parameters Exhibit maintenance by SCUBA Educate the guests about marine biology and conservation issues

  • Northeast Fisheries Science Center
    • Voluntary Assistant Field Biologist
      • Mar 2008 - Mar 2008

      Northeast Fisheries Science Center, NOAA, Ecosystems Surveys Branch Collected and recorded biological data with lead scientists on long-term population assessments in the Mid-Atlantic/Georges Bank region, responsible for identifying, sorting, weighing catches and inputting data including age, sex, stomach contents into the Fisheries Scientific Computer System (FSCS). Northeast Fisheries Science Center, NOAA, Ecosystems Surveys Branch Collected and recorded biological data with lead scientists on long-term population assessments in the Mid-Atlantic/Georges Bank region, responsible for identifying, sorting, weighing catches and inputting data including age, sex, stomach contents into the Fisheries Scientific Computer System (FSCS).

  • University of Cape Town
    • South Africa
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Research Assistant
      • Apr 2004 - Dec 2007

      Research assistant on various graduate field projects including small scale movements of great white sharks, parasite assemblages in small coastal sharks, sustainability of invasive European mussel harvesting, biotic and abiotic parameters of abalone farming, pincushion starfish genetics. Research assistant on various graduate field projects including small scale movements of great white sharks, parasite assemblages in small coastal sharks, sustainability of invasive European mussel harvesting, biotic and abiotic parameters of abalone farming, pincushion starfish genetics.

  • White Shark Projects
    • South Africa
    • Leisure, Travel & Tourism
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Scientific Officer
      • Jan 2004 - May 2005

      Created and presented educational material covering marine conservation topics, particularly the biology, ecology and conservation of white sharks that scuba divers were encountering on a white shark cage diving vessel. Created and presented educational material covering marine conservation topics, particularly the biology, ecology and conservation of white sharks that scuba divers were encountering on a white shark cage diving vessel.

  • Florida Institute of Technology
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Field Research Assistant
      • Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

      Assisted graduate research: Data collection, spawning habits of horse shoe crabs, Limulus polyphemus Data collection of blue crab, Callinectes sapidus, in Indian River Lagoon Assisted graduate research: Data collection, spawning habits of horse shoe crabs, Limulus polyphemus Data collection of blue crab, Callinectes sapidus, in Indian River Lagoon

  • Florida Institute of Technology
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Field Study
      • May 1999 - Jun 1999

      Record distribution and abundance patterns of vertebrate species with emphasis on identification, behavioral interactions and habitat selection Record distribution and abundance patterns of vertebrate species with emphasis on identification, behavioral interactions and habitat selection

Education

  • University of Cape Town
    Masters of Science, Zoology 2007
    2004 - 2007
  • The University of Hull
    Postgraduate diploma, Aquatic biodiversity conservation management
    2003 - 2003
  • Florida Institute of Technology
    Bsc, Marine Biology and Ecology
    1999 - 2002

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