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Mark Kessel serves as the Water Quality Supervisor and Chemical Hygiene Officer at the Wildlife Conservation Society, where responsibilities include managing water quality for various aquatic systems and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards for marine mammals and sea turtles. Prior experience includes roles as Senior Laboratory Technician at Suffolk County Water Authority, where Mark focused on drinking water analysis and regulatory compliance, and as Environmental Field Manager at Cosper Environmental Services, overseeing compliance testing and field technician training. Early career experiences encompass animal care at the Wildlife Conservation Society, aquaculture internships, and roles in field and laboratory research. Mark holds a Master's degree in Executive Master of Natural Resources and a Bachelor's degree in Fisheries Science from Virginia Tech, complemented by an Associate degree in Applied Science, Laboratory Technology from Suffolk County Community College.