Gear Liaison - Protected Species and Fisheries Gear Support

Lynker Corporation, in strategic partnership with Fisheries Immersed Science Hawaii (FISH) as the FLOAT – the “FISH” and “Lynker” Ocean Alliance Team Joint Venture, is seeking a Gear Liaison to support NOAA NMFS protected species and fisheries gear programs. This position will provide scientific, technical, field, outreach, and coordination support focused on reducing marine mammal and sea turtle bycatch in commercial fishing gear, supporting gear modification research and implementation, and helping fishermen understand and apply protected species gear requirements and best practices.