Research associate joins SCCF Marine Lab
The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) reported that Amy Oxton recently joined the Marine Lab as a research associate.
A Fort Myers Beach native, she has always been enthralled by the coastal ecosystems that surrounded her. Oxton holds a Bachelor of Science in natural resource conservation and Master’s of Science in fisheries and aquatic Sciences from the University of Florida. Her graduate research investigated the sublethal effects of a toxin produced from blue-green algae on juvenile blue crabs.
After graduating, Oxton worked as a field technician on a variety of projects from northern Wisconsin to Puerto Rico. Upon returning to Southwest Florida, she spent several years in secondary education teaching biology and marine science to diverse populations of students.
“I am thrilled to join the SCCF Marine Laboratory so I can contribute to research on the waterways that shaped my childhood,” Oxton said.
As a research associate, she will conduct field and lab research on existing lab projects and join the team to write proposals to fund new research projects.
“She will develop and refine lab protocols, mentor interns, and help manage both grant-funded and long-term water quality and habitat research,” Marine Lab Director Dr. Eric Milbrandt said. “Her interests align well with our focus on tracking the status and trends of important habitats, such as mangroves, oysters and seagrass.”
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