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SCMI Staff


Dr. Daniel J. Pondella II

SCMI Director

pondella@oxy.edu | 323-533-3869


Carrie Wolfe

Vessel Scheduling & Research and Education Coordinator

carrie.wolfe@csulb.edu | 562-985-3181


Beverly Lynch

Budget & Research Coordinator

beverly.lynch@csulb.edu | 562-985-1228


Darrell Montague

Dive & Boat Safety Officer

darrell.montague@csulb.edu | 562-985-3176


Mark Loos

Aquarist

mark.loos@csulb.edu | 562-985-3174


Julianne Steers

Marine Science Technician

julianne.steers@csulb.edu | 562-985-3188


Nicole Christian

Instructional & Research Support Technician

nicole.christian@csulb.edu | 562-985-3189


Dennis Dunn

R/V Yellowfin Captain

dennis.dunn@csulb.edu


Denis Mahaffy

R/V Yellowfin Vessel Engineer

denis.mahaffy@csulb.edu


Joel Ingram

Small Vessel Support Technician & R/V Yellowfin Relief Captain

joel.ingram@csulb.edu