Dave Guccione

Dave joined Toi Ohomai in 2007 and teaches papers on marine invertebrates, fisheries management, and statistics.

"I’m passionate about teaching and sharing my experiences and critical thinking skills with our amazing students," Dave says.

He's always been passionate about outdoor pursuits and put some direction into those pursuits by designing fisheries research experiments and completing a Master of Science in marine biology.

After immigrating to New Zealand in 2000, he worked as a Fisheries Observer, where he had the opportunity to work with new creatures and experiences.

His research in fisheries focused on bycatch reduction in hook and line fishery and shrimp bottom trawling. He also spent time volunteering at aquaculture facilities and currently contributes to mussel bed restoration efforts for bio-remediation in the Hauraki Gulf, advocate for recreational fisheries, and write about the philosophy of ecology. 

Outside of work, Dave enjoys spending time with family, fishing, diving, playing soccer and surfing.