Lindsay Bonito
Marine Protected Areas Program Manager at California Ocean Protection Council- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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AAUS Scientific Diver
American Academy of Underwater SciencesAug, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
Rescue Diver
NAUI WorldwideAug, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
Advanced Open Water Diver
PADIApr, 2010- Nov, 2024 -
Enriched Air Diver
PADIAug, 2009- Nov, 2024
Experience
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California Ocean Protection Council
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marine Protected Areas Program Manager
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Sep 2020 - Present
Supports the Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Management Program by working alongside state and federal agencies, coastal communities and tribal governments to collate the best available science for management decisions. Supports the Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Management Program by working alongside state and federal agencies, coastal communities and tribal governments to collate the best available science for management decisions.
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Scripps Institution of Oceanography
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United States
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Research Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Student Researcher
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Sep 2019 - Nov 2020
Evaluating the role, value and lessons learned of the exempted fishing permits issued through NOAA, in partnership with the Nature Conservancy. The EFP program allows for empirical testing of alternative regulations and gear types to improve fishery sustainability. Additionally, the program directly involves fishers and other partners in the experimentation process and leverages private-sector contributions toward fisheries science and management, which increases the potential for long-term conservation outcomes. Show less
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Logistics Coordinator
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Mar 2016 - Oct 2019
As a sea-going marine ecologist, she was involved in all aspects of the 100 Island Challenge Project, including field expedition execution, data analysis, and reporting. Lindsay worked with the project coordinator to plan and lead numerous data collection field trips, many being over a month in length (up to 80 scientific dives in one trip). Each deployment would require months of prep work and expertise in diving and boating safety, day-to-day logistics, collaborator coordination, data collection (fish, benthic, oceanographic), and data management. She also developed training materials and led training workshops all over the world to share our technology with partners (Hawaii, Okinawa, French Polynesia, to name a few). When Lindsay was not in the field, she compiled all expedition reports to date, performed data analyses, and maintained the project website to help facilitate correspondence and data sharing with our island partners and the general public. Lindsay was also very involved in student mentorship and has directly supervised many students at various levels (MAS, MS, and BS). Having interest in science communication and outreach, Lindsay led the collaboration with the Birch Aquarium to highlight the goals, scientific methods, and coral reef imagery collected through the 100 Island Challenge. As a part of this collaboration, she worked with aquarium staff (aquarists, exhibits, and education) to design a dive show in the Research in Action exhibit in the Hall of Fishes. Show less
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Bigfoot Patagonia
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Torres del Paine, Patagonia, Chile
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Kayak & Ice Guide
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Oct 2015 - Mar 2016
Led kayak trips around Lago Grey in Patagonia in the famous Torres del Paine National Park. Provided detailed safety instruction and taught paddling techniques for adverse weather conditions in both English and Spanish. Assisted with glacier hikes on Grey Glacier as well, including leading the instructional briefings, technical equipment overview, and navigation on the ice. Led kayak trips around Lago Grey in Patagonia in the famous Torres del Paine National Park. Provided detailed safety instruction and taught paddling techniques for adverse weather conditions in both English and Spanish. Assisted with glacier hikes on Grey Glacier as well, including leading the instructional briefings, technical equipment overview, and navigation on the ice.
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San Juan Outfitters
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Kayak Guide
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May 2015 - Sep 2015
Led 3-hour, 5-hour, and multi-day kayak tours around the San Juan Islands in Puget Sound, WA. Planned routes based on currents and weather conditions, prepared all meals during self-supported expeditions, and led groups in other activities (biking, hiking, etc). Provided detailed information about local marine and terrestrial flora and fauna, as well as history and geology on whale watching boats and kayak tours. Received extensive training in swiftwater scenarios and rescues through internationally recognized coaches at Body Boat Blade International. UKCC and BCU certified. Show less
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Scripps Institution of Oceanography
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United States
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Research Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Fish Biologist
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Jan 2012 - May 2015
Coordinate and conduct assessment of anthropogenic pollutants within the muscle tissue of yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) across the globe. Collect and prepare fish samples for toxicological analysis to assess the spatial distribution and levels of modern organic pollutants across the globe. Conduct a broad literature synthesis of pollution in seafood across all marine finfish. Publications available.
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Tropical Marine Ecology Research Associate
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Jan 2010 - Jan 2012
Prepared fish samples for life history studies and for age estimations, including collection of basic quantitative metrics of fish bodies, dissections for organ measurements and tissue collection, and preparations of otoliths (ear stones) for microscopic analyses. Surveyed literature for related information regarding fish life history information. Responsible for experimental aquarium construction, maintenance, and experiment implementation of Serranid spp. and Cephalopod spp. experiments.
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Development Assistant
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Oct 2006 - Sep 2010
Provided support to the Development, Director's Office, and Communications staff. Prepared documents, correspondence & mail merges in preparation for fundraising and scientific showcase events. Aided in setup, breakdown and coordination of events. Created and maintained donor records within internal database and filing system. Daily maintenance, updating, and sorting of incoming gifts. Streamlined filing, gift processing, and organizational systems throughout workplace.
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La Jolla Kayak
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La Jolla, CA
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Kayak Guide & Supervisor
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May 2008 - Jul 2012
As a supervisor, responsible for daily functions of the business including opening and closing duties, scheduling, safety oversight and finances. Developed training materials for incoming guides to familiarize themselves with local flora, fauna, biology, ecology, oceanography, geology, and local history if the area. As a kayak guide, provided safety instruction, paddle instruction and navigation throughout the La Jolla area (including the marine reserve) to guests. As a supervisor, responsible for daily functions of the business including opening and closing duties, scheduling, safety oversight and finances. Developed training materials for incoming guides to familiarize themselves with local flora, fauna, biology, ecology, oceanography, geology, and local history if the area. As a kayak guide, provided safety instruction, paddle instruction and navigation throughout the La Jolla area (including the marine reserve) to guests.
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Ocean Discovery Institute
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lead Instructor
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Jan 2010 - Jun 2012
Instructed urban and diverse youth in City Heights, CA in both classroom and field marine biology courses for grades 3-12. Developed lesson plans for 3rd, 4th, and 12th grade curriculum. Supervised and mentored Ocean Leader Outreach Team, a high school student group engaged in community outreach. Instructed urban and diverse youth in City Heights, CA in both classroom and field marine biology courses for grades 3-12. Developed lesson plans for 3rd, 4th, and 12th grade curriculum. Supervised and mentored Ocean Leader Outreach Team, a high school student group engaged in community outreach.
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UCSD
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La Jolla, CA
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Environmental Systems Senior Internship
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Sep 2009 - Jun 2010
Assisted Scripps Institution of Oceanography graduate student in studying the local population of leopard sharks in La Jolla Cove as a part of senior thesis internship project (Environmental Systems at UCSD). Project included both fieldwork, research, and data analysis. Assisted Scripps Institution of Oceanography graduate student in studying the local population of leopard sharks in La Jolla Cove as a part of senior thesis internship project (Environmental Systems at UCSD). Project included both fieldwork, research, and data analysis.
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Sea World, San Diego
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San Diego, California, United States
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Educator III
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Apr 2008 - Sep 2009
Completed over fifty hours of training covering education skills, animal information, behavioral management techniques, and safety training. Narrated to guests at various venues throughout the park. Fielded questions from park guests regarding marine species and ocean processes. Led camp groups throughout the park in addition to field trips throughout San Diego for both day camp and sleepovers Completed over fifty hours of training covering education skills, animal information, behavioral management techniques, and safety training. Narrated to guests at various venues throughout the park. Fielded questions from park guests regarding marine species and ocean processes. Led camp groups throughout the park in addition to field trips throughout San Diego for both day camp and sleepovers
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Education
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2019 - 2020
UC San Diego
Master of Science - MS, Marine Biology (Scripps Institution of Oceanography) -
2006 - 2010
UC San Diego
B.S, Environmental Systems
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