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Brittany McIntosh

Brittany McIntosh

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Associate Project Technical Editor

  • Education

    • University of New England

      2006 - 2010
      Bachelor's Degree Marine Biology

    • State University of New York at Buffalo

      2012 - 2014
      Master's Degree Evolution, Ecology, and Behavior

  • Experience

    • Dolphin Communication Project

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2011
      Research Assistant Intern

      Assisted in boat surveys of wild Atlantic bottlenose and spotted dolphins off the coast of Bimini, Bahamas. Processed behavioral video data with respect to specific dolphin identifications, behavioral sampling and vocal behavior documentation. Analyzed acoustic data by using software (e.g., Raven, Songscope).

    • Geo-Marine Inc.

      Oct 2010 - Jun 2011
      Acoustic Field Technician (PAM)

      Measured and recorded sound pressure levels of underwater noise in Bechers Bay, Santa Rosa Island, CA by using a specially designed passive acoustic monitoring device during construction of a new pier. Assisted in developing a protocol for acoustic data collection. Deployed and retrieved acoustic monitoring device from small boat (launch, recovery, maneuvering, and maintenance). Assisted in writing project report for the National Park Service and NOAA Fisheries.

    • The University of Southern Mississippi- Cognitive Research Lab

      Aug 2011 - Dec 2011
      Research Assistant Intern

      Assisted in conducting dolphin boat surveys in the Mississippi Sound and Louisiana Marsh regions. Processed and analyzed behavioral video data and updated FIN database catalog.

    • Canisius College

      Sept 2012 - Dec 2013
      CMORP Research Assistant

      Collected behavioral data of beluga whales at Marineland Park (Niagra Falls, Ontario), analyzed video footage, and performed data transcription.

    • Versar

      Aug 2014 - Aug 2014
      Scientific Diver

      Performed duties as a scientific diver for the Deepwater Horizon Natural Resource Damage Assessment Oyster Abundance/Biomass Monitoring Plan in the Gulf of Mexico under compliance with NOAA and NRDA regulations.

    • MRAG Americas INC

      Jun 2015 - Dec 2015
      Northeast Fisheries Observer

      Collected fishing activity data on board commericial fishing vessels and performed biological sampling on incidental take species in accordance with federal regulations.

    • TechGlobal, Inc. (formerly with ERT, Inc.)

      Oct 2016 - Sept 2022
      Analyst

      Supported the electronic monitoring program for NOAA Fisheries' Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Division by analyzing and managing data from fishing vessels.

    • Aquatic Mammals Journal

      Jun 2019 - now
      Assistant Editor

      Provide support throughout the editorial process—from submission to publication—and facilitate communications between editors and authors.

    • SWCA Environmental Consultants

      Oct 2022 - now
      Associate Project Technical Editor

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • PADI Open Water Diver

      PADI
      Jul 2008