This week we chat to…Molly Street, who found the perfect job for her via our Wise Work pages. Not having a conventional scientific background did present some challenges for Molly but she didn’t give up and kept adding additional skills, experience and qualifications. She now has a position that combines all of these in a […]
This week we chat to Ivanna from Bali Diving Academy. Her advice is to not sit around waiting for things to happen – leave home and get out of your comfort zone and make those opportunities happen for you! Name: Ivanna Tobar Job Title: Marine Biologist and Dive Instructor Organisation: Bali Diving Academy What inspired you to […]
This week we chat to…Kayla Moore, Science Officer with GVI in Akumal, Mexico. Investing in yourself – whether that’s working and saving for dive qualifications, an expedition experience or attending courses and workshops to further your career – all helps to secure that first job. Also, learning some practical DIY skills will always come in […]
An Interview with WiseOceans… Aaron Eger from Sea Watch Foundation This week we chat to…Aaron who shares some very useful and detailed advice on developing a career in research, such as: how to approach a professor to land that opportunity, why people skills are important, ensuring you can sustain your career over your working lifetime, […]
Our newest Marine Educator Flora reflects on her first month or so as a WiseOceans Marine Educator Working for WiseOceans is a great change of pace for me. Having come from the Maldives, as both a resident marine biologist and a dive instructor, I spent more time that I would have liked on the dive […]
An Interview with WiseOceans… Charlotte Andrews from Sea Watch Foundation This week we chat to…Charlotte who stuck with it after initially not being successful in her application. She volunteered anyway and this helped her land her current position. Another example of the power of persistence! Name: Charlotte Andrews Job Title: Sightings Officer Assistant/National Whale […]
An Interview with WiseOceans… Ana Ciriyawa from GVI (Fiji) This week we chat with Ana from GVI Fiji. Her first-hand experience of depleting fish stocks persuaded her to switch from a medical career to one in marine biology. Taking every opportunity that came her way she is now Science and Engagement Officer for GVI in […]
An Interview with WiseOceans… Jordan Sutherland from WiseOceans This week we chat to Jordan, WiseOceans’ Marine Educator and Reef Restoration Officer based at Four Seasons Resorts Seychelles. Her advice is to never miss out on a networking opportunity and learn another language (or two) if you can! Also – sign up to our Weekly Job Alert […]
An Interview with WiseOceans… Flavio Joseph from WiseOceans This week we chat to Flavio – WiseOceans’ own Marine Educator. Growing up on the beautiful island of Mauritius Flavio didn’t have to go far to see incredible tropical marine life but for him, it is all about sharing his passion for it – creating that connection […]
An Interview with WiseOceans… Lloyd Nelmes from Sea Trust This week we chat to Lloyd who used his volunteering experience to land his current job, working with Sea Trust in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Communicating his knowledge and educating the public has been an unexpected, but welcome, focus of his work. Name: Lloyd Nelmes Job Title: Project […]
