Lance Tanino, MS student - Center for Tropical Ecology and Conservation (CTEC) - Antioch University New England Lance Tanino, M.S. Student

Lance Tanino

MS student
Conservation Biology

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Education

Bachelor of Arts, Zoology
University of Hawai’i at Manoa
Honolulu, HI
1997

Associate of Arts, Liberal Studies
Windward Community College
Kane’ohe, HI
1994

Employment History

Migratory Fish Technician
New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, Concord, NH
Migratory Fish Monitoring, Vernon Fish Ladder, Vernon, VT
May—June 2005

Assisted fisheries personnel with migratory fish passage on Connecticut River
Identified fish species, recorded hourly counts and environmental conditions

Biological Technician
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge, Maui Refuge
Complex Spotted-winged Midge Monitoring Project, Maui, HI
February to April 2005

Identified larval and adult midges of three species
Collected samples using both light and pan traps and also used core sampling method
Organized data using spreadsheet program

Vertebrate Operations Supervisor
Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii, Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit, Maui Invasive Species Committee, Maui, HI
August 2003 to June 2004

Trained and supervised field crews conducting invasive vertebrate and plant management
Established priorities for scheduling and implementation of invasive vertebrate operations
Collected and maintained detailed data
Prepared summaries and status reports
Coordinated logistics with cooperating state and federal agencies
Primary responder and on-call status for after-hour vertebrate reports

Natural Resource Specialist
Parsons Infrastructure and Technology, Pasadena, CA
Parsons-UXB Joint Venture Kaho’olawe Island Reserve Unexploded Ordnance Cleanup Project, Maui, HI
October 1998 to August 2003

Surveyed natural resources, unexploded ordnance, and archaeological artifacts/sites
Monitored endangered insect and mammal species: Blackburn’s sphinx moth and Hawaiian monk seal
Implemented invasive species prevention program’s daily boot checks and barge/equipment inspections
Served as on-island natural resource monitor briefing various work teams about natural resources and designing access roads that limited erosion
Supervised contract companies during environmental remediation construction work

Seabird Biologist
Entrix, Inc., Honolulu, HI
October 1998

Monitored seabird colonies on O’ahu for oiled birds after recent ocean oil spill

Biological Technician
The Nature Conservancy/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Medicine Lake, MT
Great Plains Piping Plover Recovery Project, MT
April 1998 to August 1998

Implemented threatened piping plover species recovery program conducting surveys, nest searches, and nest monitoring in Northeastern Montana alkali lakes
Constructed predator-proof protective nest cages
Prepared seasonal piping plover report for Northeast Montana Wetland Management District

Field Biologist
National Audubon Society, Ithaca, NY
O’ahu Laysan Albatross Social Attraction Project, O’ahu, HI
December 1996 to May 1997

Implemented Laysan albatross social attraction program conducting surveys and collecting behavioral observations from observation point at Makapu’u looking onto Kaohikaipu Island
Conducted environmental education to the public

Field Biologist
Marine Endeavors, Oakland, CA
Biological Investigations at Nu’upia Ponds Wildlife Management Area, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, O’hu, HI
October 1996 to February 1997

Implemented biological investigations conducting endangered Hawaiian stilt and black-crowned night heron surveys

Field Biologist
Marine Endeavors, Oakland, CA
Endangered Hawaiian Stilt Survey and Assessment for Improved Management Options, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kane’ohe, HI
December 1993 to March 1995

Implemented biological investigations conducting endangered Hawaiian stilt and black-crowned night-heron surveys, nest searches, and band re-sightings in Nu’upia Ponds Wildlife Management Area
Discovered wedge-tailed shearwater colony which has since been actively managed by environmental department staff

Conservation Intern
The Nature Conservancy
Hoa Aina Conservation Internship Program, Honolulu, HI
June 1992 to August 1992

Conducted trail clearing, weed control, trail building, seed collecting, and sign posting projects

Research Assistantships

Field Research Assistant
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services, Honolulu, HI
Mariana Crow Recovery Project, U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Rota Island, Micronesia
October 1997 to April 1998

Implemented endangered Mariana crow recovery program conducting surveys, nest searches, nest monitoring, band re-sightings, predator control, mist-netting, and radio telemetry on Rota Island
Volunteered with environmental education efforts at local school and conducted ornithological field trips for students
Conducted endangered nightingale reed-warbler surveys on Saipan

Field Research Assistant
U.S. Geological Services, Biological Resources Division, Volcano, HI
Palila Restoration Project, Mauna Kea, HI
May 1997 to August 1997

Implemented endangered Palila restoration program conducting nest searches, nest monitoring, band re-sightings, radio telemetry, phenology, and maintained database

Field Research Assistant
National Audubon Society, Seabird Restoration Program, Ithaca, NY
Project Puffin, Bremen, ME
May 1996 to August 1996

Implemented seabird social attraction program on Gulf of Maine islands conducting surveys, nest searches, nest monitoring, feeding observations, band re-sightings, and banding of Atlantic puffin, Common, Arctic, and endangered Roseate terns

Field Research Assistant
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Volcano, HI
’Alala Recovery Project, Kona, HI
May 1995 to August 1995

Implemented endangered Hawaiian crow recovery program conducting nest searches, nest monitoring, foraging behavior observations, predator control, radio telemetry, and band re-sightings

Volunteer Biologist
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Honolulu, HI
Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge
May 1993 to August 1993

Implemented wildlife refuge duties conducting Laysan and black-footed albatross surveys, nest searches, nest monitoring, banding, band re-sightings, and environmental education

Publications/Reports

Rauzon, Mark J., D. Drigot, and L. Tanino. 2004. Cattle Egret and Black-crowned Night-Heron Observations Associated with Mangrove Removal at Nu’upia Ponds WMA, Kane’ohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii in 1996-2000. ’Elepaio 64(6):41-47.

Tanino, Lance. 1999. Migrant Birds on Rota Island, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), Fall 1997 - Spring 1998. ’Elepaio 59(8):75-76.

Tanino, Lance and M. Rabenberg. 1998. Alkali Lake Piping Plover Recovery Project -- Stateline Surveys and Recruitment Study on Medicine Lake NWR and NE Montana Wetland Management District 1998. Final Report.

Rauzon, Mark J. and L. Tanino. 1997. Final Report, Bird Monitoring During Mangrove Removal at Nu’upia Ponds Wildlife Management Area.

Rauzon, Mark J., L. McNeil, and L. Tanino. 1997. Final Report, Biological Investigations at Nu’upia Ponds Wildlife Management Area, Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH).

Seto, Nanette W.H., J. Warham, N.L. Lisowski, and L. Tanino. 1996. Jouanin’s Petrel Bulweria fallax Observed on Sand Island, Midway Atoll. Colonial Waterbirds 19(1):132-134.

Rauzon, Mark J. and L. Tanino. 1995. Endangered Hawaiian Stilt Survey and Assessment for Improved Management Options, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH). Final Report to Department of Army Corps of Engineers Hawaii. 164pp.

Tanino, Lance T. and M.J. Rauzon. 1994. Wedge-tailed Shearwater Colony Discovered on Mokapu Peninsula, Marine Corps Base Hawaii. ’Elepaio 54(10):65.

Scholarships and Certificates

Marine Options Program Certificate
Windward Community College, 1997

Rose Schuster Taylor Scholarship, 1992-1995

Community and Volunteer Activities

Christmas Bird Count Coordinator/Compiler/Sector Leader/Participant Hawaii Audubon Society/National Audubon Society
1985—Present

Organize volunteers, publicize, identify/count all bird species, and compile data
Founded Rota Island (Micronesia) and ’Iao Valley (West Maui) count circles
Coordinated and compiled four count circles in Hawaii and Micronesia

Outings Leader
Sierra Club, Maui Chapter
2001—2004

Lead birding and natural history hikes on Island of Maui
National Outings Leader Trainee at Midway Atoll N.W.R.

Docent/Hike Leader
The Nature Conservancy
2002—2004

Lead birding and natural history hikes through Waikamoi Preserve

Chair, Publicity Committee and Board Member
Valley Isle Road Runners Club
2002—2005

Responsible for attending board meetings, sending out public service announcements and race information

Environmental Educator and Field Research Assistant
Pacific Whale Foundation
2000—2001

Trained staff and volunteers on seabird identification
Assistant marine biologists with wild dolphin (Spinner, Bottle-nosed, and Spotted) and Pacific humpback whale field data collecting

Mentor
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
2000—2001

Responsible for motivating and monitoring marathon athletes to properly train and fund raise to succeed in Team In Training marathon training program

Chair, Field Activities Committee
Member of Board of Directors
Hawaii Audubon Society
1989—1993

Responsible for attending board meetings, and schedule/coordinate monthly field trip leaders and report back to Board

Professional Memberships

Association of Field Ornithologists, 1998—2001
Cooper Ornithological Society, 1999—2000
Colonial Waterbird Society, 1999—2000
The Wildlife Society, Hawaii Chapter, 1995—2000

Relevant Training

SOLO Advanced Wilderness First Aid, 2004
Hawaii Hunter Education, 2004
B-3 Aviation Safety, 2003
First Aid/CPR, 2003
How to Balance Priorities & Manage Multiple Projects, 2003
The Wildlife Society Natural Resource Communication Workshop, 1999
Fire Training (S130/190), 1998