Bryan Fluech

Background

About Bryan Fluech

Bryan Fluech is the Associate Marine Extension Director for the University of Georgia Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant Program. He joined the unit in December of 2015, and is based out of Brunswick, GA. Prior to coming to UGA, Bryan worked as a Florida Sea Grant Extension Agent and County Extension Director with the University of Florida for nearly ten years. Besides managing operations at the unit’s Brunswick office, Mr. Fluech is responsible for coordinating extension activities throughout UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant. This includes collaborating with faculty, staff and stakeholders to conduct applied research, outreach, and extension projects that promote resilient coastal communities, improved water quality, socially and ecologically sustainable fisheries, and responsible coastal development. A key aspect of his involvement is facilitating communication and coordination between partners and stakeholders to develop meaningful outcomes and impacts. Bryan’s career has also included teaching middle and high school science, working as naturalist as well as conducting field work in freshwater and coastal wetland systems. Bryan has a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Tennessee and a master’s degree in secondary science education from the University of Florida.