This guest blog from Gili Shark Conservation explains how important coral reefs are and how they could literally save the day! All divers will tell you how beautiful coral reefs are. They’re like the cities under the ocean, home to hundreds of fish and wonderful creatures! Their value lies far beyond their beauty and the pleasure […]
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 guest blog features a former Blue Ventures Field Scientist Rachel Knowles talks us through ways prospective volunteers can minimise environmental impact whilst on a Blue Ventures expedition in Madagascar. As the world rapidly awakens to the looming climate and ecological crisis, our shared understanding of the challenges ahead and our impact on the world […]
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 […]
Blue Ventures’ Field Scientist Asiem Sanyal has written a great blog that tells you what is like to be on a cetacean expedition with Blue Ventures in Timor-Leste. Guaranteed to give you itchy feet! Scratch that itch and find out how you can join Blue Ventures on this and other expeditions on their expedition page. […]
This week we chat to…Hannah from Manta Trust. Upskilling and being adaptable are among Hannah’s top tips for landing your dream job in marine conservation – really sound advice that is echoed by so many of our interviewees. Name: Hannah Moloney Job Title: Project Manager, Ari Atoll, Maldives Organisation: Manta Trust (Maldivian Manta Ray Project) […]
This week we chat to…Manuel Marinelli, Founder and Director of Project Manaia. Manuel couldn’t find his dream job so set about creating it himself. He also talks about the power of persistence…never give up! Name: Mag. Manuel Marinelli MSc Job Title:Director/Founder/Skipper/Marine Biologist Organisation: Project Manaia What inspired you to pursue a career in marine conservation? […]
Starting 2020 as a Marine Educator with WiseOceans has been the best way to begin the New Year. After making the long trip from Texas, the entire team made me feel at home, and helped me get settled into the role. My first view of Petite Anse left me speechless. Towering granitic rock blooming with […]
This week we chat to…Jessica Haines, MMRP Project Manager for the Manta Trust. Aside from developing relevant academic qualifications and practical experience, Jessica points out the importance of gaining Divemaster/Instructor diving qualifications. Both directly and indirectly, these have been crucial for her in landing jobs and opportunities. Name: Jessica Haines Job Title: MMRP Project Manager […]
