Amanda J. Warlick
Amanda J. Warlick
EDUCATION
University of Washington, Seattle, WA
School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences: Quantitative Conservation Lab
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Integrated population modeling for species with complex life histories.
Scripps Institution of Oceanography, La Jolla, CA, 2010
Masters of Advanced Studies, Marine Biodiversity and Conservation
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Thesis: Spatial and temporal analysis of California sea lion fishery interactions predicted by oceanographic conditions and prey abundance along the California coast.
Grinnell College, Grinnell, IA, 2008
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Bachelor of Arts, Biology (Honors)
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Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology (Honors)
MARINE CONSERVATION & MANAGEMENT
Freelance Consultant, Seattle, 2015 - present
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Marine Mammal Biologist
NOAA Northwest Fisheries Science Center, Seattle, WA, 2015 - 2018
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Research Associate - Fisheries economics
Oceana, Washington, DC, 2012 - 2015
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Marine Scientist – Protected species and fisheries bycatch
NOAA Fisheries Protected Resources, Silver Spring, MD, 2011 – 2012
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Knauss Sea Grant Fellow: Marine Mammal Policy Analyst and Special Assistant
RESEARCH & FIELD EXPERIENCE
Alaska Fisheries Science Center Marine Mammal Laboratory, Pribilof Islands, AK, Sept 2017
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Research Technician: fur seal resighting and tagging
U.S. Antarctic Program, Palmer Station LTER, Antarctica, 2009 - 2010
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Research Technician: microbial ecology
NOAA Southwest Fisheries Science Center, La Jolla, CA, 2010
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Research Assistant: California sea lion diet analysis
Marine Mammal Care Center, San Pedro, CA, 2009 – 2009
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Husbandry Intern
Roundhouse Marine Studies Aquarium, Manhattan Beach, CA, 2009
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Marine Education Intern
Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, MA, 2008 – 2009
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Teaching and Laboratory Assistant
OUTREACH & LEADERSHIP
SnoKing Marine Mammal Response, Seattle, WA Jun 2016 – Present
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Funding and stranding response volunteer
D.C. EcoWomen, Washington D.C., 2011 – 2013
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Executive Board Member Communications Committee
Blue Frontier Campaign, Washington D.C., 2011 – 2012
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Outreach Volunteer
Woods Hole Science Aquarium, Woods Hole, MA, 2006, 2008
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Education and Husbandry Volunteer
PUBLICATIONS
Warlick, A.J., Steiner, E., & Guldin, M. 2018. History of the West Coast Groundfish Trawl Fishery: Tracking Socioeconomic Characteristics across Different Management Policies in a Multispecies Fishery. Marine Policy 93: 9-21.
Errend, M.E., Pfeiffer, L., Steiner, E., Guldin, M., & Warlick, A. Accepted. Economic outcomes under the West Coast groundfish catch share program: have goals and objectives been met? Journal of Coastal Management.
Steiner, E., Vizek, A., Russel, S., & Warlick, A. Accepted. Crew in the West Coast groundfish catch share program: changes in compensation and job satisfaction. Journal of Coastal Management.
Hogan, E., & Warlick, A.J. 2017. Packing bands entangling pinnipeds around the world: global review and policy. Journal of International Wildlife Law and Policy 20: 96-104.
Holland, D.S., Steiner, E., & Warlick, A. 2017. Can vessel buybacks pay off: an evaluation of an industry funded fishing vessel buyback. Marine Policy 82: 8-15.
PRESENTATIONS
"Spatio-temporal hotspot mapping of pinniped strandings in the US Pacific Northwest." Talk, 22nd Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals, Halifax, NS, Oct 2017.
"Applying Natural Language Processing and Text Mining Techniques to Marine Mammal Literature: Identifying and Summarizing Future Research Directions." Speed talk, 22nd Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals, Halifax, NS, Oct 2017.
"Climate change impacts on pinnipeds: a systematic review of the literature." Poster, 21st Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals, San Francisco, CA, Dec 2015.
Diversifying the conservation toolkit: strategies for success." Talk, Sharks International Conference, Durban, South Africa, June 2014.
"Comprehensive Analysis of Statistical Precision of US Bycatch Estimates: Persistent Uncertainty and Future Priorities.” Invited talks at the Wakefield Symposium on Fisheries Bycatch, Anchorage, AK, May 2014.
“Trends in Bycatch Reduction Research: Regional Patterns, Implementation Gaps, and Future Needs.” Invited talk at the 20th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals, Dunedin, NZ, December 2013.
“Evaluating Data Gaps in the Marine Mammal Stock Assessment Process: Management Implications and Future Priorities.” Invited talk at the 20th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals, Dunedin, NZ, December 2013.
“Bycatch and Cumulative Impacts in U.S. Fisheries: Where Are They Now?” Invited talk at the 33rd International Symposium on Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation, Baltimore, MD, April 2013.