Tyler Clavelle

Tyler Clavelle is a senior data scientist overseeing the evolution of Global Fishing Watch’s core dataset of automatic identification system data, which helps the organization monitor vessel activity at sea. He works closely with other teams to ensure data is used effectively for analysis and is properly incorporated into Global Fishing Watch’s tools. Clavelle also coordinates the organization’s network of research partners, ensuring they have the knowledge, access and tools needed to produce cutting-edge research with its data.

Before coming to Global Fishing Watch, Clavelle conducted research for the Environmental Markets Lab at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he studied fisheries and aquaculture.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in biology and economics from Bucknell University and a master’s degree from the Bren School of Environmental Science and Management at the University of California, Santa Barbara.