David W. Fredriksson received the B.S. degree in marine engineering from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy, and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in ocean engineering and system design engineering, respectively, both from the University of New Hampshire, Durham. He is a Research Assistant Professor with the Center for Ocean Engineering, University of New Hampshire. His research focus includes open ocean aquaculture engineering, ocean and coastal measurements, and oil-spill response and remediation technologies.