Ocean Acidification

Jaci Martinez

Jaci Martinez

Staff Chemist

Jaci is a Florida native who joined Mote in 2020 after graduating from the New College of Florida. In the Ocean Acidification Program, she operates and maintains the laboratory instruments and assists with field sampling. She hopes to contribute to the growing field of ocean acidification and better understand its effects on the environment.

Education

B.S. in Marine Biology, New College of Florida, 2020

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