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, […]
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 […]
We’ve scoured our 100+ ‘Interview with WiseOceans’ to bring you the top 15 skills that our interviewees have needed in their marine conservation jobs (but didn’t necessarily know they would need when they started out). How many have you got? Can you tick them all off? You’ll often find yourself working in small teams/organisations or […]
You have always wanted to be a marine biologist…you are on the right degree or perhaps have already graduated. What now? How do you get that dream job? We’ve asked over 100 marine conservation professionals and scientists what their advice to you would be. Here are their top five pieces of advice. Volunteer to build up […]
An Interview with WiseOceans… Victoria Stoneman from Zeehondencentrum Seal Care This week we chat to… Victoria, She may not have taken the most conventional route into marine conservation, but once she began down the path she knew it was a role she wanted to continue Name: Victoria Stoneman Job Title: Head Of Volunteers Organisation: Zeehondencentrum […]
An Interview with WiseOceans… Holly Reid from Naifaru Juvenile – Atoll Marine Centre This week we chat to Holly, her role in the front line of turtle rehabilitation gives her the feeling she is really making a difference. Name: Holly Reid Job Title: Marine Biologist Organisation: Atoll Volunteers What inspired you to pursue a career in […]
An Interview with WiseOceans… Shainéa Reilly from Naifaru Juvenile – Atoll Marine Centre This week we chat to Shainéa. Like so many of our interviewees, Shainéa emphasises the importance of using your university term breaks and summer vacations to build up your experience by volunteering. Name: Shainéa Reilly Job Title: Marine Biologist Organisation: Atoll Volunteers What inspired you to pursue […]
An Interview with WiseOceans… Pip Penny from Naifaru Juvenile – Atoll Marine Centre This week we chat with Pip Penny. Staying positive and volunteering with as many organisations as you can is her advice to the next generation of marine biologists – oh, and get good freediving skills under your belt too! Name: Pip Penny […]
An Interview with WiseOceans… Christophe Mason Parker from GVI This week we’re with Christophe Mason Parker, Regional Director of Africa and Europe at GVI. His many years of experience provides a great insight into getting your dream career. His advice is to gain a solid foundation across various areas including education, management, policy and research. […]
An Interview with WiseOceans… Beth Faulkner from the Manta Trust This week we are with Beth Faulkner, Project Manager at Laamu Atoll. Her advice is to practice public speaking and get comfortable talking to people about the issues that the oceans face. Also, network as much as you can, build up your contacts – it […]
