Research

Lindsay came to GMRI in April of 2019 as a Quantitative Research Technician for the Ecosystem Modeling Lab where she is studying the relationship between ecosystem conditions and Atlantic salmon growth and survival during the marine phase.

Dr. Kanae Tokunaga came to GMRI in March of 2019. She is an Associate Research Scientist in Coastal and Marine Resource Economics. Prior to GMRI, Kanae received her Ph.D. in Economics and Graduate Ocean Policy Certificate from University of Hawaii. After completing her Ph.D., she worked as a researcher at University of Tokyo’s Ocean Alliance. At the University of Tokyo, she looked at a range of topics, including fisheries management, seafood market analysis, ecosystem service valuation, marine spatial planning and offshore renewable energy development.

Samantha began working at GMRI in September of 2018 after acceptance as a Master of Science candidate under Dr. Walt Golet at the University of Maine.

Riley arrived at GMRI in June of 2018 following his acceptance as a Master of Science candidate working under Dr. Walter Golet at the University of Maine.

Brenda started her work at GMRI in August 2016 when she began her PhD program at the University of Maine under the advisement of Dr. Walt Golet, in the Pelagic Fisheries Lab.

William joined GMRI in December 2018. In his role, William is responsible for supporting the day to day operations of the Research team. 
 
Prior to joining GMRI, William served as an AmeriCorps Environmental Steward with the Maine Conservation Corps, where he did field work and data management for The Nature Conservancy's prescribed fire management program. Before that, he worked at Columbia University's Earth Institute providing administrative assistance to two research centers focused on climate change communication.