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Fuvahmulah, Gnaviyani, Maldives

The primary role of this position is to dive with, monitor, ID and catalogue all individual tiger sharks observed at Tiger Harbour, Fuvahmulah. Using our ID database we can track site fidelity, healing rates and demographics of these sharks at our provisioning site. In addition to this, we also monitor thresher sharks using cameras deployed on the reef. The main skills required for this position are independent working/ troubleshooting, R Studio coding proficiency, shark diving, project management, logistical thinking, and the ability to collaborate with other scientists remotely.

Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

I was employed as a marine biologist and dive master at Barefoot conservation for 6 months in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. During my time at Barefoot I produced the first 3D models of the house reef, computing ecological niche models utilising citizen science data, and headed the creation and implementation of a new coral bleaching program monitoring the first bleaching event in the area. In preparation for Barefoot's yearly scientific report I collated, analysed and visualised all data for the Coral bleaching, Manta, Cyanobacteria and Beach clean project – resulting in a wide range of figures communicating complex science simply. Additionally, I co-supervised a university students undergraduate project examining the environmental conditions associated with reef manta ray aggregations, resulting in the first species distribution model for the species in the Dampier strait region.

Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

Divemaster intern at Aquanauts dive shop in Plymouth. Assisting in instructing and teaching a wide range of PADI scuba courses and specialities. Learning invaluable skills and industry tips with hands-on experience.

Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

I was the Chairman of Plymouth University Underwater hockey club, I was in charge of all communications with the Student union and I oversaw all other committee roles and jobs.

Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

I was in charge of the sports club's health and safety. I wrote all risk assessments for in and out of the pool activities.

Beqa, Central, Fiji

Shark & Coral Reef conservation. Collected in-situ data regarding shark biodiversity, behaviour and population health. Conducted scuba transect surveys across coral reefs to accurately assess reef health and threats.

Master'S Degree, Marine Biology, Masters With Merit

For my masters of research thesis I worked within the Sims Lab under the supervision of Professor David Sims, Dr Freya Womersley and Dr.

Bachelor'S Degree, Marine Sciences, 1St Class Honours

BSc Ocean Science & Marine Conservation

Foundation Degree, Marine Sciences, 2:1 (Second Class Honours, Upper Division)