Jessica (Jess) Boles, UB-ERI data scientist, currently immersed in some exciting scientific projects. Jess is always ready to learn more about the natural world and do my part to assist in the development of evidence-based management and conservation practices that protect our terrestrial, freshwater, and marine environments. She IS currently working on validating and publishing UB-ERIs long-term coral reef monitoring dataset for Turneffe Atoll. She has a broad interest in ecology, and has worked on some exciting projects on the ecology and biogeography of tropical water mites and spiders.