“I’m hoping that in my role as Sea Grant Director, I’ll be able to facilitate collaborations and help build capacity among researchers to talk to each other across those disciplines a little bit easier”

Former Ocean and Coastal Policy Director for President Obama Brings National Leadership Experience and Mentorship to CELS By Gabriella Placido, CELS Communications Fellow Dr. Whitley Saumweber’s deep appreciation for the ocean began in his childhood and took him all the way to the White House. “I always had an emotional connection and intellectual curiosity in […]

Whether it’s searching for a lost hiker, cruising Rhode Island waters on a boat patrol, or checking that fishermen are in line with regulations, Joshua Bergeron says that there are many diverse aspects to his job as an environmental police officer (EPO). “No single day is the same,” he states. “One day you may be breaking up a fight at Scarborough State Beach, while the next day you could be checking fishermen. It’s exciting and gets your blood flowing!”