Coastal Trawl Survey (CTS) and Data Management
Southeast Monitoring and Assessment Program – South Atlantic (SEAMAP-SA)
Research Crew
Jennifer Güt, Life History Biologist, section Safety Officer
Jenn primarily assists with the collection, processing, and interpretation of many of the life history samples collected by the Coastal Trawl Survey. She also assists with cruise logistics, data analysis, and reports. Her research interests include fisheries ecology and the effect of anthropogenic activities. Jenn has been with the survey since 2016.
Degrees: BS. Biology (Augusta State University), MS. Marine Sciences (Savannah State University)
Office: 843-953-9093
Email: GutJ@dnr.sc.gov
Pearse Webster, Logistics and Trawl Survey Manager
Pearse is the chief scientist for field work conducted by the Coastal Trawl Survey. He handles permits, accounting, gear, cruise logistics, taxonomy, and histology. His interests include fabrication of custom gear and application of technology to sampling issues. He joined the survey and started trawling offshore in 1988, but started at MRRI in 1987 monitoring ingress of penaeid shrimp postlarvae.
Degree: B.S. Biology (College of Charleston)
Office: 843-953-9222
Email: websterp@dnr.sc.gov
Amy Zimney, Database Manager
Amy assists with field research, data management, statistical analysis, and the dissemination of project results for the Coastal Trawl Survey. Her research interests include marine ecology and trophic dynamics. In addition to the South Atlantic, Amy has research experience in Hawaii, Alaska, and the Pacific Northwest. She has been with the survey since 2015.
Degrees: B.S. Wildlife Ecology (Washington State University); M.S. Marine Mammal Science (University of St Andrews, Scotland)
Office: 843-953-9582
Email: bakera@dnr.sc.gov