This week we chat to…Amelie Carraut from Reefscapers. Amelie proves that sometimes your path to your dream job can take unexpected turns but that every position provides opportunities to grow and develop to help reach your goal. Persevere in your path and you may too secure a dream job growing corals in the Maldives just […]
This week we chat to…Cindy Tilney, Director of the Shark & Marine Research Institute in South Africa. Cindy has had an alternative route into marine conservation, initially pursuing a career in journalism, but she has now found her true calling contributing to valuable conservation work with sharks. Cindy’s advice? Don’t try to build Rome in […]
This week we chat to…Kirsten Hintner from Sea Watch Foundation. Kirsten was destined to work with the ocean and wildlife and always dreamt of dolphins and whales. Kirsten has combined her skills and knowledge of film-making with her passion for marine life to forge her career in marine conservation. Name: Kirsten Hintner Job Title: Creative Director of […]
This week we chat to…Chloe Winn from the Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme (MWSRP). Chloe’s top bit of advice is to volunteer! If you don’t have qualifications, get experience and volunteering can be the perfect way to do that. Chloe also proves that there are many sides to marine conservation and that having creative skills […]
This week we chat to…Shannon Cameron from Operation Wallacea. From the first moment Shannon saw a coral reef underwater she knew that she wanted to be a marine biologist. Now Shannon loves inspiring a passion for the marine environment in their volunteers and creating the next generation of marine scientists! Name: Shannon Cameron Job Title: Marine Research […]
This week we chat to…Karen Bowles, Research Manager from the Bazaruto Center for Scientific Studies (BCSS). Growing up in Mozambique, Karen knew she wanted to make a difference. Her advice? Experience and experiment as much as you can, you do not need to rush right away into one thing. It is good to have an […]
This week we chat to…Brittany Dolan from the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge (ECWR). Working as a Marine Mammal Stranding Coordinator, Brittany works in a fast paced and critical field. Her advice? Work hard but don’t be afraid to ask for advice or help, people want you to succeed! Name: Brittany Dolan Job Title: Marine Mammal Stranding Coordinator […]
This week we chat to…Dr Paris Stefanoudis from University of Oxford and Nekton. Always fascinated with the natural world, Paris advises budding marine conservationists to enjoy the journey! Your career path can have many unexpected twists and turns but relish these rather than dwell on what could have been. It’s the journey not the destination that […]
This week we chat to…Angelique Pouponneau from the Seychelles’ Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust (SeyCCAT). Angelique plays a key role in the financing and building of marine conservation actions in Seychelles. Originally a lawyer, Angelique reminds us even if your career is not directly linked to conservation we all have a role to play in conserving our […]
This week we chat to…Kelly Hoareau from the James Michel Blue Economy Research Institute, at the University of Seychelles. Kelly specialises in ocean governance and leadership, and has a broad background in various sectors of the environment. A reminder from Kelly is that numbers are important! It’s great if you can get some skills with data management and […]
