Ross Whippo
Research Marine Biologist at NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
Homer, Alaska, United States
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Top SchoolRoss Whippo is a research marine biologist with 11 years of experience focused on nearshore biodiversity, long-term large-scale field partnerships, and subtidal sampling methods including SCUBA and remote sensing. Based at NOAA’s National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science and formerly a central technician for the Smithsonian’s MarineGEO, he designs and implements ecological monitoring protocols, leads remote expeditions, and curates complex datasets with advanced statistical analysis. His work blends hands-on fieldcraft—dive leadership, drone mapping, and specimen collection—with quantitative habitat mapping using GIS. Ross’s academic training (PhD, MSc, BSc) and roles across institutions from the University of Oregon to Hakai Institute reflect deep expertise in kelp, eelgrass, and benthic community dynamics. He also brings unusual cross-disciplinary strengths from years in theatre tech, which sharpen his logistical problem-solving and team coordination in high-pressure field operations. Based in Homer, Alaska, he combines rigorous science with practical dive safety and long-term monitoring program development.
11 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Marine Ecology, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Marine Ecology at University of OregonBachelor of Science Aquatic and Fishery Sciences Minor in Marine Biology, Bachelor of Science Aquatic and Fishery Sciences Minor in Marine Biology at University of WashingtonAssociate of Arts, Associate of Arts at Seattle Central CollegeMaster of Science (MSc) Marine Ecology, Master of Science (MSc) Marine Ecology at The University of British ColumbiaProgramming languages (1)
Github contributions (5)
whippo/pycno-urchin
Sep 2020 - Apr 2023
Contributions:113 pushes, 1 branch in 2 years 7 months
whippo/Rintroduction
Jul 2019 - Oct 2022
Contributions:8 pushes, 1 branch in 3 years 3 months
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