Jamal Mathurin

Jamal Mathurin is a research intern at The Water Institute of the Gulf, where responsibilities involve monitoring and analyzing phytoplankton community composition for models and management in the Barataria Bay and Breton Sound estuaries influenced by Mississippi River sediment diversions. Previous experience includes conducting phytoplankton community analysis as a student research intern, leading to the creation of a research poster and paper. Jamal Mathurin's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Coastal and Environmental Sciences, with a focus on Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography from Louisiana State University, complemented by studies at the University of Miami from 2011 to 2012. Additional experience includes working as a lifeguard at Tulane University from 2011 to 2014.