About Me

I am currently seeking full-time, part-time, or contract opportunities, especially those focused on movement ecology, telemetry data analysis, etc. Please contact me at brendan@brendandshea.com with any opportunities!

I am a marine biologist and conservationist working to inform the conservation of large marine predators, in particular sharks. My research interests generally center around the movement ecology and ecological role of sharks (particularly predator-prey dynamics and risk effects), with a focus on how marine protected areas may benefit shark populations. I use a variety of technologies and methods, including acoustic and satellite telemetry, biologging, baited remote underwater videos (BRUVs), environmental synthesis/big data approaches and more to address these questions. I hold a PhD in Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences from Virginia Tech and MS in Marine Biology from Northeastern University, and currently work as a Research Associate with the conservation NGO Beneath the Waves.