Jaime Jahncke, PhD

The BayQuest-SeaSounds Project is a collaborative effort led by BayQuest to study marine soundscapes and the impact of vessel noise on whales. Using bioacoustic monitoring, AI, and machine learning, the project advances marine mammal protection and ocean education. Supported by experts from top institutions, it blends science, technology, and conservation.

The Steven Berkeley Marine Conservation Fellowship awards $15,000 to a graduate student researching marine conservation. Applicants must be enrolled in a North American university and be AFS members. The fellowship is based on research relevance, academic achievement, and future contributions to marine conservation.

The Marine and Coastal Area-based Management (MCAM) Advisory Committee advises the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere on science-based approaches to area-based protection, conservation, restoration, and management in coastal and marine areas, including the Great Lakes.
Appointments: 2023-2024

In response to the increase of large whales in and near San Francisco Bay and the unfortunate result of vessel strike, the San Francisco Marine Exchange Harbor Safety Committee (HSC) is assembled a working group to strategize ways to support a prosperous maritime industry, recreationally important waters, and thriving marine mammal populations.

I joined Skype a Scientist after doing similar presentations for middle schools in Sonoma County in the last few years. Skype a Scientist is a nonprofit educational organization based in Willimantic, Connecticut that enables scientists to video conference with students in classrooms. My first experiences included classrooms in Darien CT, Miami FL, Wichita, KS, and Las Vegas NV.

The CeNCOOS Governing Council meets about twice a year to discuss the organization’s structure and vision and to provide guidance to the Program Director. The Council is elected by CeNCOOS members, serve three-year terms and are located throughout central and northern California at various agencies and institutions

Individuals who contribute to the observing system, analysis of the data and the development of products are CeNCOOS investigators. This is an informal designation that is conferred and updated by the CeNCOOS staff with oversight from the Executive Committee. Most but not all investigators are supported by CeNCOOS grants.

The Risk Assessment and Mitigation Program (RAMP) was developed by the California Dungeness Crab Fishing Gear Working Group (Working Group) to assess circumstances where whale entanglement risk may be elevated and, as needed, identify a possible management measures for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Director’s consideration.

The Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council advises the sanctuary superintendent on priority issues and connects local communities with the sanctuary. Members represent a variety of interests, from fishing to science to conservation. The council operates under a charter and serves strictly in a voluntary, advice-giving role.
Appointments: 2010-2014, 2014-2018, 2018-2021, 2022-2025
SAC Chair: Nov. 2023 – present

2022 – present. Member, Technical Advisory Group… Show more

The Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council advises the sanctuary superintendent on priority issues and connects local communities with the sanctuary. Members represent a variety of interests, from fishing to science to conservation. The council operates under a charter and serves strictly in a voluntary, advice-giving role.
Appointments: 2010-2014, 2014-2018, 2018-2021, 2022-2025
SAC Chair: Nov. 2023 – present

2022 – present. Member, Technical Advisory Group on Ship Strikes to Whales
2021 – 2022, Member, Ship Strike Working Group
2016 – 2017, Member, NOAA Regulated Overflight Zones Working Group
2014 – 2015, Member, Climate-Smart Adaptation Working Group
2013 – 2014, Chair, Climate Change Indicators Working Group
2011 – 2012, Co-Chair, Vessel Spill Working Group
2011 – 2012, Contributor, Vessel Traffic and Acoustic Impacts Working Group
2009 – 2010, Member, Climate Change Impacts Working Group Show less

The Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council represents research, conservation, maritime activities, fishing, education, the community at-large and two federal agency partners. In addition to providing advice as a body to the sanctuary superintendent, individual advisory council members act as liaisons between the sanctuary and their constituent groups.
Appointments: 2008-2011, 2011-2014, 2014-2018, 2018-2021, 2023-2026
SAC Vice-Chair: May 2025 - present

2013 –… Show more

The Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council represents research, conservation, maritime activities, fishing, education, the community at-large and two federal agency partners. In addition to providing advice as a body to the sanctuary superintendent, individual advisory council members act as liaisons between the sanctuary and their constituent groups.
Appointments: 2008-2011, 2011-2014, 2014-2018, 2018-2021, 2023-2026
SAC Vice-Chair: May 2025 - present

2013 – 2014, Chair, Climate Change Indicators Working Group
2011 – 2012, Co-Chair, Vessel Spill Working Group
2011 – 2012, Contributor, Vessel Traffic and Acoustic Impacts Working Group
2009 – 2010, Member, Climate Change Impacts Working Group Show less

The North American Marine Protected Areas Network (NAMPAN) is an independent regional MPA network, collaborating with other regional MPA networks from Mexico to Canada to support the contribution of MPAs to marine conservation and sustainable development through capacity building.

The California Natural Resources Agency convened a topical workshop to explore strategies that California could pursue to conserve 30% of California’s coastal waters by 2030 (30x30). The panel provided recommendations for conservation, management, and monitoring in the marine and coastal environment to help protect California’s coast and communities into the future.

The project aims to study the potential effects of California offshore wind turbines on the wind stress field and upwelling strength (upwelling indices) using highly resolved coupled numerical models (atmosphere-ocean circulation). Predictions of upwelling metrics will be made under a variety of environmental conditions and wind farm scenarios.

La Tortuga Feliz (https://www.latortugafeliz.com/) offers a turtle conservation program based in Costa Rica, whose aim is the protection of sea turtles with the help of volunteers. The participation of volunteers contributes to the improvement of the living conditions and education of the local inhabitants, and takes away the necessity for them to poach the turtles and their eggs.

This project will synthesize available datasets on the effects of global change for harvested shellfish and key ecological species. The work will be accomplished through oceanographic, ecological, and social data synthesis via close integration with an Advisory Group of agency (federal, state), conservation, industry, and boundary organization partners.

The OWCN Advisory Board provides recommendations to the Administrator of the Office of Spill Prevention and Response regarding the operation, maintenance and fulfillment of the Oiled Wildlife Care Network's mission. The Advisory Board represent the oil industry, wildlife rehabilitation organizations, academia and other research institutions.

The Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels convened a workshop tasked with the development of an action plan to address a rapid decline in the population of waved albatrosses. Representatives from the Agreement, the governments of Ecuador and Peru, the Peruvian fishing industry, scientific community and non-governmental organizations met to review available information and identify actions that could be taken.