About

Experienced researcher with a demonstrated history in the scientific diving field. Currently studying Science Communication at the University of Florida (UF).

Bethany Gaffey – UF Graduate Student

Skilled in Writing, Editing, Digital Media, and Public Speaking, I am actively pursuing a career in Science Communication. My dream job is to use my scientific background and outdoor expertise to connect people with nature in tangible and creative ways. Currently, I am working to create educational videos of Florida aquaculture facilities to connect college and K-12 students with scientists.

What I Do

Research

Photo & Video

Writing & Editing

Design

Experiences

M.S. Student – Science Communication & Fisheries
(Aug 2021 – Present)
University of Florida – Gainesville, FL

Instructor – NAUI Open Water Scuba
(May 2023 – Present)
University of Florida – Gainesville, FL

Teaching Assistant – University of Florida
(Aug 2022 – Present)
PEN1136 – Open Water Scuba Diving
AEB4126 – Agricultural and Natural Resource Ethics

Ecological Scientist – University of Florida
(May 2021 – July 2021)
NRDA Gulf Sturgeon Project – Choctawhatchee, FL

Listings Manager – Keller Williams Realty
(Sep 2019 – Feb 2021)
Coordination & marketing of 150+ properties – Gainesville, FL

Writer, Editor, & Designer – The Marine Diaries
(Oct 2018 – Sep 2019)
An online ocean-science communication initiative – London, UK

Biological Scientist – FL Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
(Nov 2018 – Jun 2019)
Division of Freshwater Fisheries Management – Gainesville, FL

Ecological Scientist – Smithsonian Institution
(May 2018 – Oct 2018)
Thalassia Experimental Network – Little Cayman, Cayman Islands

Laboratory Technician – Hydrosphere Research
(Jan 2018 – Apr 2018)
Freshwater and marine toxicity testing services – Alachua, FL

Underwater Photography Specialist – Reef Photo & Video
(Aug 2017 – Jan 2018)
Equipment sales and customer support – Ft. Lauderdale, FL

B.S. Degree – Marine Science & Mass Communication
(Aug 2013 – Aug 2017)
University of Florida – Gainesville, FL