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The SeaStar Foundation



Amanda M. Baird:

BS MARINE and AQUATIC BIOLOGY

Education

Deland High School Deland, Florida: High School Diploma, Dec 2006.

  • Graduated early with Cum Laude

Daytona State College Daytona Beach, Florida: Associates of Art, Dec 2009

Stetson University Deland, Florida: BS marine and aquatic biology, Dec 2012

  • Clifton Family Scholarship
  • PTK Scholarship
  • Deans Scholarship
  • Florida Medallion Scholarship
  • Extensive Field and Lab Work
  • Member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
  • Recognized for Outstanding Work on Senior Research Project

Marine Discovery Center New Smryna Beach, Florida.
Intern June 2012 - November 2012

  • Aided in the oyster restoration project started by the Marine Science center.
  • Responsible for deploying oyster mats/bags and Spartina grass in an effort to restore the shoreline using a more natural method.
  • Monitored and recorded the success of the project
  • Solely responsible for data collection and interpretation using statistical analysis.

FWC Eustis, Florid: Volunteer August 2012

  • Responsible for deploying nets and catching various freshwater fish species for research.

Commercial Fisheries Cape Canaveral, Florida: Deck hand June 1994 - August 2006

  • Hands on experience working on my father’s commercial fishing vessel in which we used long-line to harvest various saltwater fish species
  • Steer vessels and operate navigational instruments.
  • Put fishing equipment into the water and anchor or tow equipment, according to the fishing method used.
  • Sort, pack, and store catch in holds with salt and ice.
  • Remove catches from fishing equipment and measure them to ensure compliance with legal size.
  • Return undesirable or illegal catches to the water.
  • Pull and guide nets, traps, and lines onto vessels, by hand or using hoisting equipment.
  • Attach nets, slings, hooks, blades, and/or lifting devices to cables, booms, hoists, and/or dredges.
  • Wash decks, conveyors, knives, and other equipment, using brushes, detergents, and water.
  • Harvest marine life for human or animal consumption, using diving or dredging equipment, traps, barges, rods, reels, and/or tackle.

The SeaStar Foundation is a 501[c3] charitable organization. All gifts are fully tax deductible