Patrick Appel

Experience

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  California Department of Fish and Wildlife

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2019

  ● Operating and working on electrofishing vessels for general fish surveys and population estimates on local, regional and statewide reservoirs● Habitat typing and backpack shocking San Diego creeks to estimate populations of wild rainbow trout and to complete impact reports for potential species introductions● Constructing and implementing fish habitat in San Diego reservoirs to create additional spawning and foraging habitat● Working in hatcheries and tagging rainbow trout with reward tags for catch rate analysis ● Training volunteers and other employees to ensure safety and proper collection techniques Show less ● Collected data analyzing risk of spread of the quagga mussel (Dreissena bugensis) in southern California waters● Surveyed and provided public outreach to anglers and boaters frequenting water bodies infested by the quagga mussel● Wrote monthly reports and conducted conference calls with supervisors to discuss progress and assess efficiency● Coordinated with public and private partners collecting and transporting quagga mussel samples for research endeavors● Data entry, QA/QC and analysis using Microsoft Access Show less

  • Fisheries Scientific Aid

    Mar 2013 - Jan 2019

  • Scientific Aid

    Jan 2012 - Mar 2013
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  Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute

  Sept 2013 - Jan 2016

  ● Managed experiments manipulating diets of various finfish to benefit future aquaculture endeavors ● Sampling procedures included analysis of feed incidence, swim bladder inflation, growth and daily observations of trials● Conducted daily maintenance and oversaw the functions of filtration systems in research facility● Experienced in collection and analysis of egg quality, sexing fish species, spawning various marine finfish, performing water quality and live feeds● Meticulous attention to detail in spawning and maintaining larval cultures● Managed data and databases to ensure research efforts meet grant expectations● Well trained in the use of laboratory equipment and following safety protocols Show less

  • Research Technician

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

  • Fisheries Technician

    Sept 2013 - Dec 2013
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  Ocean Assosiates, Inc/ NOAA Contractor

  Jan 2016 - Jul 2018

  Scientist

  ● NOAA contracted Aquarist at Southwest Fisheries Science Center (SWFSC)● Responsible for daily management, maintenance and operation of experimental aquarium● Support interdisciplinary research projects designed to develop and enhance production of various marine finfish and abalone species by implementation of; larval rearing protocols, juvenile and broodstock husbandry, health assessment and treatment, sampling for genetic analysis, systems design and engineering in both open water and recirculating aquaculture systems● Conduct routine husbandry to optimize environmental conditions of captive species including; feeds, tank maintenance, water quality monitoring, troubleshooting and repair of system components as necessary, manipulation of aquaria space to accommodate new and changing species requirements and management of 24hr Rees alarm system● Working as part of the NOAA White Abalone Recovery team to optimize spawning and rearing conditions for two endangered abalone species, Haliotis sorenseni and Haliotis cracherodii● Routinely adapt infrastructure to match research priorities across several departments in the Fisheries Resources Division; Highly Migratory Species, Coastal Pelagic Species, West Coast Groundfish and Abalone● Delegating and supervising the daily activities of volunteers at SWFSC, teaching standard operation procedures, sampling methods, system priorities and lab safety requirements Show less

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  Oceans Design Inc

  Jul 2018 - now

  • Vice President of Sales and Operations

    Aug 2019 - now

  • Operations, Sales and Engineering

    Jul 2018 - Jul 2019