“I am honored to have been chosen for the 2022 Vembu Subramanian Ocean Scholars Award. This will undoubtedly serve as a springboard for sharing my research with fellow ocean advocates, forming new connections, and networking with stakeholders. I would like to extend thanks to SECOORA and my advisor, Dr. Jordon Beckler, for this opportunity. ”
Mason Thackston, Florida Atlantic University
Past Scholars
Congratulations to the past SECOORA Vembu Subramanian Ocean Scholar Award winners.
Lydia Ruggles
2023 Scholar
University of South Florida
Emma Graves
2023 Scholar
University of South Florida
Samantha D’Angelo
2023 Scholar
University of South Florida
Madison Lytle
2023 Scholar
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Mason Thackston
2022 Scholar
Florida Atlantic University
Luis Sorinas Morales
2022 Scholar
University of South Florida College of Marine Science
Caroline Tribble
2021 Scholar
University of Charleston
Lela Schlenker
2021 Scholar
East Carolina University Coastal Studies Institute
Kelsey Johnson-Sapp
2019 Scholar
University of Miami
Laura McGee
2018 Scholar
North Carolina State University
“Receiving the Vembu Subramanian Ocean Scholars Award will provide me with support to drive my research forward. By attending an international conference, I will receive valuable feedback on my research and build new collaborations within the global seagrass community. It is extremely motivating to have discussions with professionals in my field on the latest developments in coastal ocean science and management, knowing that we are all working towards the common goal of promoting healthy seagrasses habitats.”
Madison Lytle, University of North Carolina Wilmington
