David Gross

David Gross, a Marine Biologist with over 4 decades of experience, is dedicated to saving Caribbean coral reefs from the devastating effects of Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease.

Seeking collaborators for coral restoration projects and advocating for the creation of coral gene banks throughout the Caribbean to ensure the survival of these crucial ecosystems.

An expert in closed life support systems for land-based coral gene banking and microfragmentation, David has a strong background in public aquariums and museums, having held various roles such as Aquarist, Curator, and Director.

Passionate about coral conservation since childhood, his career has seen him opening and managing aquariums, participating in coral propagation workshops, and establishing the Coral Innovation Hub on St. Croix for The Nature Conservancy.

David's specialties include budget management, project management, exhibit development, life support system design, and animal care practices.

He excels in strategic thinking, idea generation, analysis, self-assurance, and maximizing strengths according to Gallup strengths assessment.