Thomas Rocca
Thomas is a Research Technician in the Biogeochemistry Department. He received his M.S. in biology from California State University, Long Beach in 2025 and B.S. in biological sciences from University of California, Irvine in 2020. He joined SCCWRP in 2022.
Education
M.S., biology, California State University, Long Beach, 2025
B.S., biological sciences, University of California, Irvine, 2020
Professional Experience
Research Technician, Southern California Coastal Water Research Project. Costa Mesa, CA. 2026-present
Laboratory Assistant, Southern California Coastal Water Research Project. Costa Mesa, CA. 2024-2026
Sea Grant Trainee, California State University, Long Beach. Long Beach, CA. 2022-2024
Laboratory Technician, MBC Aquatic Sciences. Costa Mesa, CA. 2021-2022
Life Support Systems Technician, Aquarium of the Pacific. Long Beach, CA. 2020-2021
Intern, Orange County Water District. Fountain Valley, CA. 2019-2020