Welcoming Sierra Koerber-Marx, Research Assistant
New Team Member
October 19, 2026
We’re pleased to welcome Sierra Koerber-Marx to Coonamessett Farm Foundation as a Research Assistant and At-Sea Technician.
Sierra graduated from Boston University in 2026 with a B.A. in Biology and Marine Science. While at BU, Sierra earned her scientific diver certification and used this to research the population dynamics and thermal tolerance in New England Sugar Kelp. Additionally, she conducted a study on the community ecology of coral reefs in Belize and ran experiments on the effects of heat stress on coral species.
Outside of school, Sierra completed an internship at Mote Marine Laboratory working in the Grazers lab to rear Caribbean King Crabs and study their potential in clearing macro algae to restore degraded reef ecosystems.
Sierra is excited to contribute to research that fosters marine conservation in collaboration with fishermen.
We’re excited to have her on the team. Welcome aboard, Sierra!