David Cerino

Director of Aquaculture Research and Development

Carteret Community College

State: NC

(w) (252) 646-6195

About

EDUCATION:
M.S. Biology, 2010 - East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina 27858.
B.S. Marine Biology, 1999 - University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

9/2024-present Director of Aquaculture R&D Carteret Comm. College, Morehead City, NC

8/2014-2024 Aquaculture Dept. Chair Carteret Comm. College, Morehead City, NC

8/2012-7/2014 Research Associate Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI

10/2008-12/2012 Mariculture Consultant Aquaculture and Fisheries Professionals, NC

8/2010-12/2012 Biology Instructor Pitt Community College, Greenville, NC

8/2007-8/2010 Biologist NOAA - NOS, Beaufort, NC (JHT contract)

10/2003-6/2007 Biological Science Technician USDA at Harbor Branch, Ft Pierce, FL

9/2001-10/2003 Biological Science Technician NOAA-NMFS, Sandy Hook, NJ

11/1999-9/2001 OPS Research Staff Florida FWC, Charlotte Harbor, FL

Research: 20+ years of experience conducting experiments on all life stages of marine fish and invertebrates for aquaculture and ecological research projects.

Teaching: Responsible for development, delivery, and coordination of the Aquaculture Technology curriculum at Carteret Community College.

Supervision and Management: Supervise three full time employees and several part time employees and adjunct instructors involved in execution of the CCC Aquaculture and Horticulture Curriculum programs.