This week we chat to Tam Sawers, Maldives Project Leader for Manta Trust. A passion for education that in turn helps to drive change is what drives Tam. We all need to lead by example and show gratitude for the multitude of benefits our oceans give us. Name: Tam Sawers Job Title: Maldives Project Leader […]
This week we chat to…James Greenhalgh, Digital Strategy Manager for The Reef-World Foundation. He made the move to the marine conservation sector from sales and marketing in the private sector. You don’t have to have a degree in marine biology to have a successful marine conservation career – finding that sweet spot where they both […]
This week we chat to…Emma Hedley from Manta Trust – Maldivian Manta Ray Project. Getting lots of varied experience is essential to landing your dream job. Wider transferable skills alongside things like diving qualifications and relevant fieldwork all help to make you employable. And if you want to be doing fieldwork then good physical fitness […]
This week we chat to… Melissa Hobson from The Reef-World Foundation. You may have read Melissa’s guest blog recently about getting into the marine conservation sector as a non-marine scientist. We thought we’d ask her to expand a little more and share her advice on how she made the leap – something we know lots […]
This week we chat to…Hannah Williams from Love the Oceans. One piece of advice Hannah gives is to learn a language – that’s definitely something you could start if you find yourself with time on your hands right now! Name: Hannah Williams Job Title: Marine Zoologist Venture Leader and Social Media Manager Organisation: Love The […]
This week we chat to…Margaux Monfared from Song Saa Foundation. The experience and contacts she amassed through internships and expeditions helped her land her dream job (with the help of the WiseOceans Job Board too!). She now gets to spend plenty of time underwater as well as developing her passion for communication – alongside data […]
This week we chat to…Nikola Piesinger from Seal Rescue Ireland. Flexibility and adaptability when things don’t quite to plan are crucial skills to have – especially out in the field. Also, building and maintaining relationships is incredibly important in such a competitive and (relatively) small sector. Name: Nikola Piesinger Job Title: Education Manager Organisation: Seal Rescue […]
This week we chat to…Alberto from Tengah Island Conservation. While he spends much of his time underwater and working directly with sea turtles Alberto also points out the importance of gaining skills and experience in statistics and GIS. It’s not the first time we’ve heard this advice! Name: Alberto Queiruga Maneiro Job Title: Project Manager […]
This week we chat to…Shir Bar from Love the Oceans. Alongside developing practical and academic skills, Shir points out that experience in data analysis and people management can be equally important in your marine conservation career. Name: Shir Bar Job Title: Marine Biologist Field Specialist & Venture Leader Organisation: Love the Oceans What inspired you […]
Gili Shark Conservation’s guest blog gives you lots of really useful advice to help you land your dream job in marine conservation. While you might not be able to do all these activities during this period of social distancing and self-isolation there’s plenty you can be getting on with. Find out more about how you […]
