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Amanda is a marine social scientist who bridges the gap between science and society. After completing her Bachelor’s degree at Tulane University in English and marine biology, Amanda taught marine science at The Newfound Harbor Marine Institute in the Florida Keys. She went on to receive a Master of Science in Marine Ecosystems and Society at the University of Miami and she honed her skills while working as a fisheries anthropologist at NOAA’s Southeast Fisheries Science Center. She is currently a Graduate Student Researcher at the U.S. Geological Survey’s Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center. Her research is focused on coastal resilience and the human dimensions of marine systems. For more see Amanda’s website and Twitter: @science_barbie