Josie Mottram

Research Assistant

Professional experience

Josie holds a master’s degree in oceanography from the University of Connecticut. Her master’s research focused on improving the understanding of cold-water corals as a marine nitrogen cycle paleo-proxy. She works jointly as a research technician with UConn department of marine science and CTNERR performing nutrient analysis and studying nitrogen isotope biogeochemistry and phytoplankton nutrient utilization.

Favorite memory about the Sound

My favorite memory about the Sound is getting to watch how it changes day to day and over seasons. Some days it’s covered in fog and other days you can see all the way across to Long Island. In the fall and winter, you can see how storms change the coastline and snow and ice on the beach. I love swimming in the spring and summer and seeing all the critters and birds that also live here.