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Kingston, TAS, AU

Kingston, Tasmania, Australia

Tasmania, Australia

Bringing innovation to industry through technology, science and real solutions

Biofouling Solutions Pty Ltd (BFS) services cover a broad range of scientific, professional and technical skills required to effectively manage biofouling and to protect the marine environment from the impacts associated with invasive marine species (IMS). BFS specialises in pragmatic management of IMS risks via reducing the potential for their transport.

Remote

Providing expert advice to the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) to assist in the delivery of a global best practice standard for managing biofouling in the offshore oil and gas industry.

Antarctica And The Arctic

- Provide biological lectures to tourists visiting Antarctica and the Arctic- Pilot zodiacs in ice conditions- Guide passengers during shore excursions- Provide polar bear safety during landings

Arctic To Africa And Across The Atlantic

From May 2012 to May 2014 I undertook an independent conservation project involving a two-­person sailing expedition from the Arctic to Africa and then across the Atlantic to the Caribbean. During the voyage my partner Leonie Suter and I are examining local conservation issues, studying trends in marine biodiversity and expanding our personal and.

The Gambia, West Africa

- Coordinate the supplementary feeding and care of over 100 free-­‐living chimpanzees on the Baboon Islands - Oversee an education program teaching local schoolchildren about conservation and biodiversity - Manage an ecotourism project including tours of chimpanzee and local wildlife, accommodation, restaurant and maintenance of tourism infrastructure.

Oslo Area, Norway

- Coordinate and lead an international conservation program aiming to safeguard marine ecosystems from threats associated with the development of industry in the Arctic. - Formulate strategies and facilitate network cooperation between international offices. - Chair and coordinate regular teleconferences and face-­‐to-­‐face meetings to ensure strong.

Canberra, Australia

- Manage the emergency response and ongoing management components of Australia's National System for the Prevention and Management of Marine Pest Incursions (NIMPIS)- As the technical officer, provide scientific advice to the Consultative Committee on Introduced Marine Pest Emergencies (CCIMPE) on appropriate response and eradication methodologies.

Hobart, Tasmania

General marine ecologist and principle taxonomist for busy consulting agency

Hobart, Tasmania

- Lead field expeditions to the Bunger Hills of East Antarctica- Taxonomic identification of terrestrial and freshwater invertebrate samples- Genetic analysis using CO1 barcoding

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Invasive Marine Species In Antarctica And The Southern Ocean Islands

My Ph.D dissertation assessed the hazard of non-­‐indigenous species introductions to the subantarctic islands and Antarctica. This.

Bachelor Of Antarctic Studies (B.Ant.St.) With First Class Honours

Research Thesis examining marine biosecurity threats associated with Australia's Antarctic Research

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Marine, Freshwater And Antarctic Ecology