Karl Veggerby

—————— BIOGRAPHY ——————

I study freshwater and marine habitats. My research focuses primarily on two topics: stable isotopes to study predator-prey dynamics, and otoliths to study past growth rates of fish. I frequently collaborate with colleagues at NOAA and University of Washington School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences on a diverse array of topics and projects ranging from high altitude spawning streams in Idaho, to oyster farms in the Puget Sound, WA. My work has been featured in the “Engineering with Nature” documentary, NOAA featured stories, and KGW8 Portland News.

Applied Ecology Lab

NOAA feature story

Engineering with Nature

KGW8 Portland News

—————— EDUCATION ——————

The University of Washington | Seattle, WA
  • M.S. in Aquatic and Fishery Science | May 2021 - September 2023
Western Washington University | Bellingham, WA
  • B.S. in Environmental Science | September 2010 - December 2014

—————– EXPERIENCE —————–

Anchor QEA | Seattle, WA | Staff 3 fisheries biologist | September 2023 - present

  • Technical science writing, editing

  • Data analysis, statistical analysis

  • Study design and reporting

  • Environmental compliance monitoring, water quality, marine mammal monitoring

The University of Washington | Master’s student | May 2021 - September 2023

  • Stable isotope mixing model analysis in R

  • General statistical analysis in R

  • Manuscript writing, grant writing, and editing

  • Co-author on 7 in-prep or in-review papers (first author on 3)

NOAA Northwest Fisheries Science Center | contract Fisheries Biologist | July 2015 - April 2021

  • Coordinated and lead field work crews

  • Nearshore habitat surveys in Puget sound to quantify fish, eelgrass, and invertebrates

  • Gill-net and beach seine survey experience

  • Co-author on 4 published papers (second author on 2)

  • Otolith microstructure extraction/processing/analysis

  • Stable isotope collection/processing/analysis

  • Mass spectrometer use and maintenance at the NWFSC

  • eDNA sample collection

  • PCR lab techniques, microbial and invertebrate DNA extraction and processing

  • Snorkel surveys

  • Electroshocking

— LIFE EXPERIENCE SPOTLIGHTS —

  • Organized and led 9 separate field teams to do stream surveys in remote wilderness areas of the Salmon River Basin, Idaho. I taught field crews the basics of field work and a variety of stream sampling techniques.

  • I designed and produced a unique eDNA water sampler to solve sampling needs for an project in Lake Washington. The product was later licensed to a science equipment company.

  • I co-founded a successful property management company in Seattle, WA, giving me experience with business accounting, managing a budget, and organizing and executing complex projects.

  • I have a black belt in Kempo Karate, and previously taught martial arts and self defense for several years.

  • I learned woodworking from my father and I enjoy making custom fine furniture. See my photo album of select woodworking projects

Karl Veggerby

—————— BIOGRAPHY ——————

I study freshwater and marine habitats. My research focuses primarily on two topics: stable isotopes to study predator-prey dynamics, and otoliths to study past growth rates of fish. I frequently collaborate with colleagues at NOAA and University of Washington School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences on a diverse array of topics and projects ranging from high altitude spawning streams in Idaho, to oyster farms in the Puget Sound, WA. My work has been featured in the “Engineering with Nature” documentary, NOAA featured stories, and KGW8 Portland News.

Applied Ecology Lab

NOAA feature story

Engineering with Nature

KGW8 Portland News

—————— EDUCATION ——————

The University of Washington | Seattle, WA
  • M.S. in Aquatic and Fishery Science | May 2021 - September 2023
Western Washington University | Bellingham, WA
  • B.S. in Environmental Science | September 2010 - December 2014

—————– EXPERIENCE —————–

Anchor QEA | Seattle, WA | Staff 3 fisheries biologist | September 2023 - present

  • Technical science writing, editing

  • Data analysis, statistical analysis

  • Study design and reporting

  • Environmental compliance monitoring, water quality, marine mammal monitoring

The University of Washington | Master’s student | May 2021 - September 2023

  • Stable isotope mixing model analysis in R

  • General statistical analysis in R

  • Manuscript writing, grant writing, and editing

  • Co-author on 7 in-prep or in-review papers (first author on 3)

NOAA Northwest Fisheries Science Center | contract Fisheries Biologist | July 2015 - April 2021

  • Coordinated and lead field work crews

  • Nearshore habitat surveys in Puget sound to quantify fish, eelgrass, and invertebrates

  • Gill-net and beach seine survey experience

  • Co-author on 4 published papers (second author on 2)

  • Otolith microstructure extraction/processing/analysis

  • Stable isotope collection/processing/analysis

  • Mass spectrometer use and maintenance at the NWFSC

  • eDNA sample collection

  • PCR lab techniques, microbial and invertebrate DNA extraction and processing

  • Snorkel surveys

  • Electroshocking

— LIFE EXPERIENCE SPOTLIGHTS —

  • Organized and led 9 separate field teams to do stream surveys in remote wilderness areas of the Salmon River Basin, Idaho. I taught field crews the basics of field work and a variety of stream sampling techniques.

  • I designed and produced a unique eDNA water sampler to solve sampling needs for an project in Lake Washington. The product was later licensed to a science equipment company.

  • I co-founded a successful property management company in Seattle, WA, giving me experience with business accounting, managing a budget, and organizing and executing complex projects.

  • I have a black belt in Kempo Karate, and previously taught martial arts and self defense for several years.

  • I learned woodworking from my father and I enjoy making custom fine furniture. See my photo album of select woodworking projects