NATHANIEL PRICE

Highly analytical, communicative, and collaborative individual with a proven ability to adapt quickly to new environments. Committed to contributing to team success and continuously developing professional skills. Approach work with a positive attitude and a strong dedication to continuous learning and growth. Seeking a full-time role that offers professional challenges and allows for the utilization of interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise in the field of Aquatic sciences.

Research Assistant, 05/01/22, 07/31/23, Dr. Armand Kuris, Goleta, CA, 

• Planned, coordinated and executed research projects that studied crab nicothoid reproduction rates under different environmental conditions
• Developed new methods for nicothoid retrieval, imaging, and population estimates
• Contributed to faculty meetings that assessed research status and improvements
• Contributed to a research publication related to nicothoid research at UCSB
• Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
• Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
• Contributed to a research publication related to nicothoid research at UCSB

I can't help but see the connection between everything - from the way we live our lives to the health of the tiniest stream. Water tells our story. Every lake, river, and ocean acts like Earth's vital signs, showing us exactly how we're doing as stewards of this planet. And right now? Those vital signs are telling us we need to act.

That's why I've set my sights on finding real-world solutions that work for everyone - solutions that protect our waters while recognizing we can't just shut down industry or ignore human needs. I dream of seeing native fish return to their ancestral waters, of watching shellfish beds spring back to life, and of helping coastal communities thrive alongside recovering marine ecosystems.

Think of it as being part detective, part innovator, and part diplomat. We need new tools and techniques to bring life back to our waters, sure. But we also need to bring people along with us - showing them how healthy ecosystems and human progress can coexist. It's not just about saving fish or cleaning up waters. It's about writing a new chapter in our relationship with the natural world.

• Zoology
• Fishing
• Taxidermy
• Vineyard Biodynamic Diversification