Annabelle Brooks
Postgraduate Researcher
Biosciences
About me:
I have been working in marine ecology in The Bahamas, Gulf of Mexico, Costa Rica, and the Indian Ocean since 2001. Working as a research volunteer in The Bahamas following my undergraduate degree, I developed skills in coral reef fish monitoring and an interest in fisheries management. This led to deployment as a fisheries observer in the north Atlantic and completion of a Masters degree in Marine and Fisheries Science at the University of Aberdeen (UK). Keen to specialize in tropical marine ecology I sought out experience in the Maldives before ultimately returning to The Bahamas where I have been based since 2005. As a scientist at the Cape Eleuthera Institute, I led and collaborated on studies involving invasive lionfish, sharks, sea turtles, sustainable fisheries, and coral reef restoration, and also managed research staff and coordinated a semester-long Applied Scientific Research class for high-school students. I currently lead an independent sea turtle research and monitoring program funded through the Earthwatch Institute.
Interests:
Broad research specialisms:
Marine spatial ecology
Conservation Physiology
Satellite and acoustic telemetry
Qualifications:
BSc Marine Biology
MSc. Marine & Fisheries Science