Holding a PhD in Life Science with a background in marine biology and fisheries ecology, Dr. Zölck has extensive research and data analysis experience both in the lab and in the field. Living and working in several European countries, Melanie is fluent in both German and Spanish. She is at home in academia, in business, in the field, and on the high seas. Her grant funded research resulted in numerous publications and presentations. She has served as a reviewer for the ICES Journal of Marine Science and the Bulletin of Marine Science. At FTL, Melanie works on a variety of programs, and is involved in data analysis, collection, and reporting. She also serves as FTL’s Contracts Administrator.