Resume

1. Yeckley 1
Sean Paul Yeckley, MSMS
4 N. Cromwell Rd.
Savannah, GA 31410
Mobile Phone: (912) 507-3130
spyeckley@yahoo.com
Education
Master of Science in Marine Sciences 08/2014 - 05/2017
Savannah State University
Medical Doctorate 07/2002 - 05/2006
Medical College of Georgia
Masters in Health Science 09/2000 - 05/2001
Johns Hopkins School of Public Health
Bachelor of Science 09/1995 - 05/1999
University of Georgia Honors Program
Magna Cum Laude with Honors
Marine Biology Related Research
08/2015 – Present
Conducted Masters of Marine Science thesis project on stock assessments and bottom habitat
preferences of deep reef fish species at the Georgetown Hole Reef located on a productive live
hard-bottom area of the upper continental slope of the Charleston Bump. Data were collected
and analyzed from submersible and ROV footage conducted during 1985, 2002, & 2010 to
compare fish density and bottom habitat selectivity throughout this thirty year period.
06/2016 – 07/2016
Participated in a 3-week research cruise aboard the R/V Pisces to assess deep reef fish
populations within continental shelf MPAs of the South Atlantic Bight from Port St. Lucie,
Florida to Wrightsville, North Carolina utilizing live ROV video footage. Identified fish,
invertebrates, coral, sponges, and classified bottom habitat type.
06/2015 – 08/2015
Determined the abundance of deep reef fish species and habitat preferences from ROV video
footage conducted by the Pisces Cruise in 2010 at the Charleston Lumps (aka Georgetown Hole).
Analyzed trends in fish density of Snowy Grouper, Blueline Tilefish, Big Roughy, Blackbelly
Rosefish, Scorpionfish, Hake, and other deep reef bottom fish to assess changes in fish
abundance and bottom habitat preference.

2. Yeckley 2
08/2014 – 06/2015
Wrote research proposal for the synergistic effects of CO2 induced acidification and temperature
variation on the survival, growth rate, and calcification of the knobbed whelk Busycon carica.
01/2015 – 05/2015
Assessed the relative local abundances and migration patterns of the inshore population of
knobbed whelk Busycon carica within Wassaw Sound, GA.
08/2014 – 12/2014
Evaluated the effect of salinity, temperature, and dissolved oxygen variation on fish assemblages
within the Savannah River Estuary.
Coastal Planning, Biology, and Ecology RelatedWork Experience
05/2017 – present
Sustainability, Habitat, and Natural Resource Advisor
Atlantic Coastal Equipment and Environmental Services
Ensure environmentally friendly design of new residential and commercial developments.
08/2016 – present
NOAA Deep Coral and Technology Program Fellow
Identified soft coral, hard coral, black coral, hydroids, and classified sponge types within the
Charleston Lumps North and South regions completing a portion of the national deep coral
database.
08/2014 – 05/2016
SSU Marine Science Graduate Assistant
TA for Marine Chemistry, Introduction to Oceanography, Marine Invertebrate Zoology, and
Marine Ecology.
Marine Conservation Related Volunteer Experience
06/2015 – 06/2017
NOAA Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Intern
05/2015 – 06/2015
IVHQ marine habitat restoration volunteer in Ovalua, Fiji
07/2014 – 05/2017
Tybee Island Marine Science Center volunteer, science judge for annual National Ocean Science
Bowl held at Savannah State University, judge for national ROV competition held at the
Chatham County Aquatic Center and sponsored by the Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary.

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Skills
Fishery population dynamics, stock assessments, computer simulations, traditional fishery
management, ecosystem-based fishery management, essential habitat protection and restoration,
natural resource conservation, calculating and utilizing maximum sustainable yield and optimum
fishing mortality, maximizing population growth rate and ecosystem health, marine ecology,
trophic system interactions, coastal and open ocean oceanography.
Microsoft word, excel, powerpoint, access, data entry, and statistical analysis.
R and SAS
Computer modeling
Awards/Accomplishments/Honorary Societies
Phi Beta Kappa, Golden Key National Honor Society, Phi Kappa Phi,
Certifications/Licensures
Licensed ACA Sea Kayaking Guide and Naturalist
Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver, Nitrox Certified
Publications
Yeckley, S. P. and G. Sedberry. 2016. Temporal trends in abundance and habitat preferences of
deep reef fishes off the coast of South Carolina, U.S.A. Thesis for Masters in Marine
Science degree from Savannah State University 1:1-43.
Yeckley, S. 2001. Meta-analysis of vaccine development for Hepatitis C. Thesis for MHS from
Johns Hopkins School of Public Health 1:1-135.
Presentations
Yeckley, S. January, 2017. Temporal trends in abundance and habitat preferences of deep reef
fishes off the coast of South Carolina. Georgia American Fisheries Society Conference.
Statesboro, GA.
Yeckley, S. November, 2016. Temporal trends in abundance and habitat preferences of deep reef
fishes off the coast of South Carolina. Thesis Defense for Masters in Marine Science
degree. Savannah, GA.
Yeckley, S. October, 2016. Temporal trends in abundance and habitat preferences of deep reef
fishes off the coast of South Carolina. NOAA Ocean Science Webinar. Silver Springs,
MD.

4. Yeckley 4
Yeckley, S. August, 2016. Temporal trends in abundance and habitat preferences of deep reef
fishes off the coast of South Carolina. NOAA Deep Coral Research and Technology
Program. Boston, MA.
Yeckley, S. and Cox, T. April, 2015. Relative local abundances and migratory patterns of the
knobbed whelk Busycon carica. Geographic Information System Project Poster for SSU
Research Day; Savannah, GA.
Membership in Professional Societies
Ocean Conservancy, Coral Reef Alliance, Sea Turtle Conservancy, American Fisheries Society,
National Geographic Society, Marine Fish Conservation Network, The Nature Conservancy,
Georgia Nature Conservancy, Coastal Conservation Association, Georgia American Fisheries
Society, and Conservation International.