Frank Balla

Contact Information

Phone: 484-354-3599

Email: frank.balla@maine.edu

Advisor: Dr. Walter Golet

Education

Professional Science Masters (PSM) Marine Policy, University of Maine, current
B.S. Wildlife Conservation & Management, Delaware Valley University

Description

I’m a professional science masters (PSM) student here at UMaine since starting in 2021. Before coming to Maine I worked professionally as a recreational and commercial deckhand for various different forms of fishing vessels along the entire Eastern Seaboard. While spending over 8000 hours in the last 5 years at sea, I gained a better understanding from the perspective of stakeholders towards fisheries management. I have interest in working professionally in the field of marine policy and or natural resource management from Maine to Texas following graduation.