Susan E. Smith

Career

Marine Biology / Fishery Biology and Management (Marine)

Specialties

1. Shark (elasmobranch) biology and demography

2. Krill (euphausiid) distribution in the California Current

Education

Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, N.Y., B.A.

• Post-grad studies in biology, statistics, aquatic sciences

San Francisco State Univ; College of Marin, Kentfield, CA;

Monmouth University, Long Branch, NJ

Experiences

2005 – present – Consulting Fishery Biologist and Field Ornithologist, Seiurus Biological Consulting, Del Mar, CA.

1997-2005 – Fishery Research Biologist, National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Southwest Fisheries Science Center (SWFSC), La Jolla, CA. (primarily shark research, some krill work)

1989-1997 – Special Assistant to the Science and Research Director, NMFS, SWFSC; Head of Editorial Services and Public Affairs, from 1995-1997, Head of Public Affairs for NMFS’ Southwest Regional Office, Long Beach, CA

1978-1989 – Fishery Biologist, NMFS, Riburon, CA; Leopard shark age, growth, migration studies; krill distribution off California; feeding ecology of inshore fishes and related studies.

1970-1978 – Publications Specialist, NOAA/NMFS, Tiburon, CA

1965-1970 – Fishery Aide, Sandy Hook Marine Laboratory, USF&WS, Highlands, NJ

Honors and Awards

U.S. Dept. Commerce Bronze Medal, 2003; Superior Work Performance Awards 1974-2005;

Blue Pencil Award for outstanding Government Publication (Technical Publications category) in 1977 for “Anglers Guide to the US Pacific Coast”

Professional Affiliations (current)

Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society; American Institute of Fisheries Research Biologists

Publications

(Full list available on request; email [email protected]. Example: Smith, S.E., D.W. Au and C. Show, 1998. ‘Intrinsic rebound potentials of 26 species of Pacific sharks’. Mar. Freshwater Res. 49(7): 663-78.

Community Volunteer Service

1. Bird survey and bird guide for San Diego Botanic Garden and Coastal Roots Farm;

2. Monthly bird surveys, San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy