Zachary Randell

Zachary Randell is a Research Scientist at the Seattle Aquarium since March 2022, focusing on developing methods for kelp forest surveys using customizable Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) and open-source AI image analysis software. Previously, Zachary completed a PhD in Integrative Biology at Oregon State University between September 2015 and September 2021, where research centered on kelp forest ecology through various analyses and experiments. Before that, Zachary worked as a Biological Science Technician at the U.S. Geological Survey from January 2012 to August 2015, contributing to sea otter ecology studies, and served as a Subtidal Technician at the University of California, Santa Cruz from June 2010 to September 2011, initially volunteering before being hired. Zachary holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of California, Santa Cruz, earned in September 2012.