Sara Briley earned a Master of Science in biology from California State University, Fullerton, in 2015. Her thesis focused on the impact of native Olympia oyster restoration on co-occurring eelgrass. During graduate school, Briley worked as the marine restoration director at Orange County Coastkeeper where she led efforts to restore oyster and eelgrass habitats in the county.
Briley coordinateed Ocean Protection Council projects related to climate change, particularly those regarding ocean acidification, hypoxia, and sea level rise. She also assisted with the implementation and advancement of recommendations from the West Coast Ocean Acidification and Hypoxia Science Panel.
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