An Interview with WiseOceans… Katrin Lohrengel from Sea Watch Foundation This week Katrin of Sea Watch Foundation tells us how Jacques Cousteau documentaries and travel sparked her interest in the oceans. What Katrin didn’t realise was just how hard it would be when starting out, if she had she would have started volunteering and gaining practical experience […]
An Interview with WiseOceans… Dr Dan Exton from Operation Wallacea We have been lucky enough to chat with Dr Dan Exton from Operation Wallacea this week. As Head of Research Dan has a wealth of experience and is a great believer in practical experience being just as important as academic ability. You need to get out there and […]
An Interview with WiseOceans… Maren Toor from Velaa Private Island This week we are with Maren Toor, Coral Biologist at Velaa Private Island Maldives. As someone still in the first steps of achieving their career goals Maren has some great advice to get experience in different parts of the world and doing different aspects of marine conservation to find out what […]
An Interview with WiseOceans… Sara Marsham from Newcastle University As a lecturer in Marine Biology, Sara has a wealth of experience and knowledge to share. Read on for her tips on how to get the skills you need for your perfect career, from places you might not expect! Name: Sara Marsham Job Title: Lecturer in Marine […]
An Interview with WiseOceans… Elisa Fini from Baros Maldives This week we are with Elisa Fini, Resident Marine Biologist at Baros Maldives. It is not the luxury of the resort that holds her interest, but the spark in the eyes of the guests as she teaches them about the importance of the reef… Name: Elisa […]
An Interview with WiseOceans… Daniel Fernando from Blue Resources Trust There are so many different careers within marine conservation from surveying, data collection, consultancy, diving and much more. We’ve been lucky enough to chat to Daniel who’s work among other things has involved developing policy and legislation to further the conservation of elasmobranchs and includes representing the Government […]
An Interview with WiseOceans… Tom Burd from Manta Trust A passion and skill for underwater photography and manta and mobula rays has enabled Tom to land a dream job in the Indian Ocean working with manta rays and “nothing beats being amongst groups of feeding mantas as they dance around you.” Tom suggests once you’ve found the creature which […]
An Interview with WiseOceans… Patrick Burke from Bimini Sharklab We’re off to the Bahamas… We’ve been chatting to Patrick Burke from Bimini Sharklab this week. His advice is to get out there, get involved and get your hands dirty! Name: Patrick Burke Job Title: Outreach Coordinator Organisation: Bimini Biological Field Station Foundation – SharkLab What inspired you to […]
An Interview with WiseOceans… Tristan Brown from Coral Cay Conservation This week we’ve been chatting with Tristan Brown of Coral Cay Conservation. Tristan has always known that marine conservation was the career path for him but read on for his advice on working hard, expanding your skill set and paying attention in class… Name: Tristan Brown […]
An Interview with WiseOceans… Karen Fuentes from Mexican Caribbean Manta Project This week we are with Karen Fuentes in Mexico. Falling in love with magnificent manta rays has changed Karen’s life which is now dedicated to the conservation of these incredible giants of the oceans… Name: Karen Fuentes Job Title: Founder of Mexican Caribbean Manta Project […]
