This week we chat to…Enorha Guimard from DMAD (Marine Mammals Research Association) in Turkey. Enorha has volunteered on several projects that have helped her land the job she does today. She recommends taking every opportunity that comes your way, no matter how big or small, and you have the chance to build a network that can […]
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…Patrice Hotstetter, a Marine Mammal Researcher and Supervisor from the Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation in Greece. Patrice took the opportunity to volunteer at a number of organisations to get the experience she needed to take her career forward. She loves to work in the field but also to mentor interns […]
This week we chat to…Sarah Tubbs from Marine Conservation Cambodia. While at university Sarah knew that gaining practical experience through volunteering and internships was important but she didn’t realise quite how important until getting out into the real world. In fact, demonstrating this in practice, it was via an internship that she landed her current […]
An Interview with WiseOceans… Elfyn Pugh from ORCA This week we chat to Elfyn, his advice is to read as much as you can about the subject that you are passionate about and to learn skills such as using electronic data loggers, navigation equipment like handheld GPS devices and communication skills. Name: Elfyn Pugh Job Title: […]
– by Rowana Walton Inspirational. Inconceivable. Life-changing. Unimaginable. This is Antarctica. A wild, untouched, remote, inhospitable and vast land that many can only dream of visiting. I was one of those lucky few that had the opportunity last year of visiting this amazing place. Joining my father, who was working as part of the expedition […]
Going back to Italy for holidays was of course amazing. I spent time with my family and friends, ate all the good food possible, gained 2 kgs (of course!), brought back some divine chocolate treats from Italy to share with my colleagues, and the time ran so fast I cannot believe it’s already gone! However […]
