The Guy Harvey Foundation (GHF) works with local, national, and international organizations to conduct scientific research and fund affiliated researchers committed to ocean conservation. One of GHF’s initiatives is to recognize graduate students and candidates in graduate programs across Florida colleges and universities who conduct research aimed at supporting the sustainable management of marine fish.
In order to achieve this, the Guy Harvey Fellowship, formerly the Guy Harvey Scholarship Award, was created in partnership with FSG and the GHF to bolster graduate-level research in this area. Each of the eight fellows will receive $5,000 to support their research initiatives and promote efforts to protect coastal and marine habitats and species. Additionally, students will work with the FSG communication team to enhance their communication skills and share their progress.
The 2025 Florida Sea Grant Guy Harvey Fellows are:
- Lillian Bradshaw, Florida State University
- Christopher Crowder, University of Central Florida
- Morgan Jarrett and Rainer Moy-Huwyler, Florida International University
- Dakota Lewis and Kelli O’Donnell, University of Florida
- Hallie Repeta, University of South Florida
- Emily Yeager, University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science
Since 2010, Florida Sea Grant and the Guy Harvey Foundation have awarded $482,700 in support of scholarships and fellowships for 98 students across 12 Florida universities and colleges.
“It has been encouraging to work with the Guy Harvey Foundation and envision the next phase of supporting student growth and development,” said Dr. Sherry Larkin, Director of Florida Sea Grant College Program. “By connecting them with stakeholders and allowing them to share their research, these experiences will foster the next generation of marine scientists that will ensure the quality of our valuable coastal marine habitats.”
Aside from financial support, each fellow also receives a certificate personally designed and signed by world-renowned marine wildlife artist, conservationist and GHF Founder/Chair Emeritus, Dr. Guy Harvey.
“The Guy Harvey Foundation has a long history of providing funding to student researchers, done in partnership with Florida Sea Grant,” said Dr. Harvey. “The FSG Guy Harvey Fellowship program has enabled us to better promote these bright, young students and educate the public about the critical research work that they are doing.”
