Senior R&D Biological Technician

B.S. Marine Biology

West Sacramento, California

Tyler Brownell is a Senior Biological Technician with over a decade of extensive experience in fish population surveys and hatchery operations. His skills encompass boat operations for seining, snorkeling, and sampling across river and open ocean environments. Tyler has served as a field lead for creel surveys, monitoring angler effort and fish tagging in California’s Central Valley. Well-versed in all aspects of White Sturgeon husbandry, including spawning, tagging, egg evaluation, and machinery operation, his core fisheries background is complemented by diverse talents in fabrication, ranch operations, livestock management, plumbing, and electrical work. With his broad knowledge and hands-on experience, Tyler is an invaluable asset in both field and operational capacities.

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