Tom Calvanese - Outreach Program Coordinator
Tom has a Master of Science degree in Fisheries Science from OSU, where he used acoustic telemetry to study the movement behavior of rockfishes at the nearby Redfish Rocks Marine Reserve. He also worked as a commercial diver in Oregon's red sea urchin fishery aboard the F/V Mach I. Tom is the head of the Oregon Kelp Alliance, a diverse alliance of members and partners working to promote the health of Oregon’s kelp forests. In his free time, he enjoys kayaking, fishing, surfing, and diving the waters around Port Orford.
Caroline Rice - Field Station Operations Assistant
Caroline graduated from OSU in 2023, earning a B.S. in Integrative Biology focusing on Marine Ecology. Caroline spent the summers of 2022 and 2023 completing research internships at the Port Orford Field Station studying kelp forest ecology and moved to Port Orford full-time after graduating. She now works as the Operations Assistant for the Port Orford Field Station and spends time working for the Redfish Rocks Community Team supporting the local marine reserve. Caroline is an OSU scientific diver, certified boat operator, kelp enthusiast, and overall enjoyer of all things ocean-related. Outside work hours, you can find her with her dog tide pooling, beach combing, hiking, or diving.