Mitchell Brennan Email & Phone Number

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

I am a reseach assistant as part of "Project Restore", with a particular focus on fish habitat enhancement. Project Restore aims to restore degraded seascapes and biodiversity at up to 11 locations within Sydney Harbour, by implementing habitat restoration actions at a seascape scale. In this role I participate in fieldwork including scientific diving, collect and manage data, manage logistics, and assist in report preparation including licensing and permitting.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Conducting research focused on the conservation of the Endangered White's seahorse, Hippocampus whitei. My research aims to optimise the methodologies utilised to restock wild seahorse populations and develop a framework to promote the persistence of the species. These methods include the management of a captive-breeding program to boost seahorse populations, the installation of artificial habitats and the restoration of natural habitats. Currently, the key focus of my research is on improving the husbandry of juvenile H. whitei in an effort to promote the survival of seahorses released into the wild. In this role I facilitate the research, manage the program including budgeting and logistics, supervise honours students, interns and volunteers, operate a citizen-science program, and engage with the local community.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

I am a teaching assistant for a first year tertiary science subject, Nature and Evolution. In this role I assist in demonstrating and supervising laboratory classes, teaching the fundamental skills of being a professional scientist, and report marking.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

In this role, I assist researchers and students achieve research goals and objectives focused on marine habitat restoration and conservation. I assist in conducting field sampling and mapping of seagrasses, replanting and restoring macro algae and seagrass, in-situ experimentation and water quality analysis. I participate in field work including SCUBA diving and snorkelling, as well as technical support for experimental processes. I ensure a high-level of scientific integrity in all data collection, whilst completing work with a demonstrated focus on safety.

Sydney, Australia

In this role I am responsible for the care and husbandry of a large variety of marine and freshwater exhibits and animals, including corals, teleost fishes, syngnathids, elasmobranchs, cnidarians, cephalopods, dugong, among others. Daily duties include food preparation and distribution, life support system operation and maintenance, tank cleaning, animal health care, and animal observations.Since 2019, I have been a key contributor to the White’s Seahorse Conservation Project. I currently lead the project, including operational tasks, project management and organisation, liaising with external partners, organising and participating in media and public relations, and overall ensuring the success of the project in contributing to the conservation of an endangered seahorse species.

Sydney, Australia

Responsible for the husbandry and care of an array of marine species, including dugongs, Elasmobranchs and a variety of teleost fish. The role includes food preparation and distribution, animal observations and management, enrichment provision, operation of life support systems, water quality assessment, presentations and communication with guests. An essential part of this job is the management of animal welfare and ensuring high quality care.

Narellan, Nsw

Working in a highly popular and busy traditional local Italian restaurant. It is founded on the ideas exceptional customer service and fantastic food. As part of the front of house team, customer service is a priority. It is a dynamic workplace, with the front of house employees covering the roles of bar staff, wait staff and host. The activities I have performed include; greeting and seating customers, answering telephones, organising bookings, taking orders, making and serving drinks (coffees, cocktails, etc.), serving food, and cleaning responsibilites. In such a busy work environment, it is essential that we; are attentive to details, work well individually, work as part of a team, carry out our responsibilities with speed and care, and most importantly provide exceptional customer service.

Sydney, Australia

I am a teaching assistant for two third year university subjects, Coral Reef Ecosystems and Fisheries Resources. In this role I assist in demonstrating and supervising laboratory and field classes including at Heron Island Research Station, leading a group of students in a research project, marking and assessments, and class presentations.

Gregory Hills

Responsible for the husbandry and care of marine and freshwater fish species, and invertebrates, distributing food, monitoring behaviours, potential disease and water quality, and responding appropriately. Facilitating sales of fish and related products, including providing education in proper care for individuals sold.

Sydney, Australia

Conducting an individual research project, through an undergraduate research project, over the course of a semester. Formulating and proposing a research question, designing and conducting an effective experiment, husbandry for fish, performing statistical analyses, and submitting a professionally-written scientific research paper.

Phd, Marine Biology

I am currently completing a PhD in Marine Ecology. My research focuses on the methodologies of conservation of an endangered Seahorse.

Bachelor’S Degree, Bachelor Of Science In Marine Biology

Activities and Societies: Vice President of EcoSoc UTS (Eco-Friendly Society), UTS Oztag team, and, UTS Ultimate Frisbee team.Throughout.

High School

Activities and Societies: Throughout high school I was heavily involved in co-curricular activities, including; public speaking (twice.