Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Honor Society
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Dominique Bowleg

Dominique Bowleg

Summary

Environmentally driven with a strong commitment to environmental and marine conservation, as well as community engagement. Passionate about driving impactful solutions through effective leadership, public awareness, and collaborative partnerships.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Intern

Perry Institute for Marine Science
06.2025 - 08.2025
  • Gained field-based knowledge of coral species and coral diseases prevalent in The Bahamas, with emphasis on Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD) and its impact on vulnerable species
  • Observed in-water SCTLD treatment techniques on affected coral colonies
  • Maintained coral nurseries, including coral trees, tables, and the national Coral Gene Bank
  • Conducted rapid reef assessments to monitor coral health and species distribution
  • Utilized Taglab software to monitor and analyze coral micro-fragment growth and survival
  • Created and delivered a data-driven presentation summarizing one year of coral fragment monitoring and analysis

Lead Lab Prep & Teaching Assistant

Spring Hill College
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Responsible for lab inventory, setting up and breaking down weekly lab sessions, and quarterly laboratory cleanups.
  • Assist in leading lab efficient procedures while maintaining a safe environment during sessions.

Global Externship

National Geographic & The Nature Conservancy
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Led and presented a research project on the decline of Queen Conch (Aliger gigas), analyzing its impact on population dynamics and the Bahamian economy.
  • Collaborated in group sessions, providing feedback and contributing to research strategy development.

Research Internship

Cape Eleuthera Institute
03.2021 - 05.2021
  • Conducted preliminary field and lab research on Black Land Crabs (Gecarcinus ruricola) in Eleuthera, Bahamas to analyze their behaviors and determine their abundance.

Internship Experience

Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation
08.2020 - 12.2020
  • Completed biodiversity surveys in coral reef ecosystems, gave educational presentations on marine conservation, assisted in coral reef restoration nurseries, and participated in Anti-oil drilling campaigns and initiatives.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marine/Organismal Biology

Spring Hill College
Mobile, AL
05-2025

Skills

  • Laboratory Experience
  • Research & Data Analysis
  • Teamwork & Collaboration
  • Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Written & Verbal Communication
  • PADI Advanced Open Water Scuba Certification
  • PADI AWARE Shark Conservation
  • PADI Dive Against Debris
  • Reef Rescue

Honor Society

2024 Tri Beta Biology Honor Society, 2023 Alpha Sigma Nu Jesuit Honor Society, 2023 NSLS Honor Society

References

Provided Upon Request

Timeline

Intern

Perry Institute for Marine Science
06.2025 - 08.2025

Global Externship

National Geographic & The Nature Conservancy
06.2024 - 07.2024

Lead Lab Prep & Teaching Assistant

Spring Hill College
01.2024 - 12.2024

Research Internship

Cape Eleuthera Institute
03.2021 - 05.2021

Internship Experience

Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation
08.2020 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Science - Marine/Organismal Biology

Spring Hill College

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