Riley Palmer

Master's graduate whose work focused on ocean based carbon removal strategies and their impacts on marine life.

Research Expertise

Climate change

About

Riley Palmer is a highly educated and experienced marine biologist. She obtained her Master of Science in Marine Biology from the University of Miami in 2023. During her time at the university, Riley focused on studying the effects of climate change on marine ecosystems and developed a strong passion for ocean conservation. After graduating, Riley began her career at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) as a Primary Oxygen Analyst. In this role, she studied the levels of dissolved oxygen in the Atlantic Ocean and how climate change is impacting ocean chemistry over time. Riley's work also includes conducting research on the impact of ocean alkalinity enhancement on coral reefs, specifically under future climate scenarios. Additionally, she participated as an outreach specialist with Twenty5Degrees, which focused on climate education and more specifically on mangrove ecosystem benefits and conservation. She has also been involved in educating the public through her work with SEA Semester, where she taught college students a wide range of subjects from water chemistry and nutrients to phytoplankton diversity and microplastics. Riley's dedication to marine biology and her extensive knowledge and experience make her a valuable asset to the field.

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Publications

Pre-Clinical Activity of Amino-Alcohol Dimeric Naphthoquinones as Potential Therapeutics for Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Anti-Cancer Agents in Medicinal Chemistry

2022

Education

University of Miami

MS, Marine Biology / May, 2023

Coral Gables, Florida, United States of America

Experience

NOAA

Primary Oxygen Analyst / March, 2023 — May, 2023

• Collaborated with the deep-water survey team and performed Winkler titrations to determine the oxygen content of water. • Collected data and analyzed it in RStudio to determine how climate change affects the Atlantic Ocean to create a report informing the public and policymakers.

Researcher / May, 2021 — May, 2023

overseeing experiments. • Conducted research to understand the effects of alkalinity enhancement as a form of climate mitigation. • Experimented with alkalinity levels to predict future climate scenarios on coral health. • Research funded by XPrize; a climate mitigation foundation funded by Elon Musk.

Twenty5Degrees / January, 2021 — May, 2021

• Published articles on global environmental issues and policies including the Paris Climate Accord, glacial melt and its impact on indigenous communities and the relationship between habitat destruction and the spread of disease. • Aided in climate outreach and community engagement to raise awareness for mangrove conservation.

Educator / May, 2018 — June, 2020

• Taught students sailing and various aspects of the marine environment, including nutrient cycling, coral reef ecology, plankton diversity, and water chemistry. • Conducted coral reef surveys to understand recovery rates from bleaching events. • Researched climate change effects on mixotrophic plankton populations and carbon pump efficiency in oligotrophic waters in the Pacific, Atlantic, and Caribbean.

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