DUTIES: Works with the Coral Reef Ecosystem Division’s (CRED’s) multi-agency, inter-disciplinary program to support marine ecosystem research and conservation efforts, including surveys of fishes, corals, algae, invertebrates, marine debris, oceanographic conditions, and benthic habitats. Participates in research cruises and marine ecosystem surveys to assess, monitor and mitigate threats to the coral reef ecosystems of the U.S. Pacific Islands. Assists with all operational phases of the program to support this research, including planning, field surveys and mitigation, analyzing, and reporting. Works with the Principal Investigators to process, analyze, and summarize data from various coral reef research surveys and conservation projects. Assists in the preparation and analysis of sum