Bridging the Gap between Research and Education
Ocean First Education bridges the gap between research and education through a unique combination of dynamic courses and field research. We actively conduct marine research around the world and mentor students, educators, and early career scientists. Our research efforts seek to better understand the importance and value of the ocean. Using cutting edge technology, we bring the sea to the classroom to engage students, educators, scientists, and the public in learning about our precious ocean. The more we learn, the better our ocean policies and practices will become.
Highlights
Austin Gallagher, Ph.D., is one of the Early Career Scientists supported by Ocean First Education. This year, Austin was named to the Forbes 30 under 30 list in the science category. A list typically dominated by neurologist, biochemists, astrophysicists, and medical researchers, we are encouraged to see a conservation biologist on the list. Austin’s work includes more than 30 peer-reviewed publications, and he founded Beneath the Waves, an NGO that conducts research on preserving the environmental health of the oceans.
Ocean First Education noticed his talent and eye for novel and exciting research, and became a financial supporter of his research in 2014. His research project was the first to tag sharks in Japan, and he will be returning to Japan this year to continue his research. Check our blog for updates on Austin’s progress.