Tom Brown Email & Phone Number

Utila Island, Honduras

Hoping to inspire passion and appreciation for the unique and threatened herpetology of Utila Island.

Honduras

8 weeks - initial collection of data with Operation Wallacea for collective purpose and continuation of my own research and development, as detailed in previous experience. To carry out surveys to assess herpetofauna diversity and abundance at one of the research camps run by Operation Wallacea in the Merendon Mountains, Honduras, using standardised methodologies and ensuring that the survey is ran in such a way that students can assist in a safe manner, i.e preventing the handling of snakes by volunteers or non-herpetological staff and supervising. A requirement to give some presentations as required as part of the evening talks programme about the herpetofauna project or related studies and explain the purpose and results of surveys to participants, providing necessary training for dissertation students on the use of Maxent for species distribution modelling.Ensuring all raw data is sorted and analysed before leaving the site, for the eventual writing of a detailed report, contributing towards the writing of papers based on this data for publication in peer reviewed journals.

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Publicize the initial Operation Wallacea presentation, and promote the talk to as wide a group of students possible via the distribution of posters, template emails, brochures etc, and inform all relevant students of future talks and opportunities through email.Organise and promote fundraising activities with students that are interested, encouraging them to raise money and join an expedition as a research assistant, or dissertation student, whilst keeping the Operation Wallacea office informed on the progress of fundraising by the group.

Honduras, Cusuco National Park

Quality hands-on experience deep in Honduran Cloud forest for 6 weeks collecting my dissertation data (for which i obtained a 1st) among other researchers and scientists, collectively working towards obtaining biodiversity data so sustainable management/conservation can be put in place to protect the national park which is threatened by deforestation and illegal crops/poaching. • Primarily I performed Amphibian Population Surveying along rivers during the night, Data collection (Skin/coequal Swabs for (Chytrid and Ranavirus disease), SVL and Weight Measurements, Habitat/location Data, Specimens and Photographs), Tag injection (for accurate mark-recapture study, year to year). • Observed and took part in many field sampling methods for population/biodiversity, such as Mist netting for Birds and Bats, Pit fall/Light trap sampling for invertebrates, Timed and measured transects locating amphibians, reptiles, arachnids, birds and large mammals at night and day, Habitat data collection (Calculating Carbon storage), Small mammal trapping.• Was also involved in the collection of invertebrate specimens, identifying/sorting pit fall specimens into appropriate species before preserving samples in ethanol. Utila Island (2 weeks)• Participated in scuba transects and research, identifying/spot-counting coral and fish species along a pre-measured transect. Recording and watching recorded footage of transects to identify species filmed to collect abundance and distribution data for the local reefs.• Qualified as PADI Advanced Diver Qualification• PADI Caribbean Coral Reef Ecology (Specialty Diver Qualification)

Corse, France

An intensive course with experience performing a wide range of surveys, spanning; Landscape Character Assessments, Phase 1 Habitat Surveys, National Vegetation Classifications, Phase 2 Protected Species Surveys, River Habitat Assessments, Invert Sampling and ultimate production of hypothetical Environmental Impact Assessments.

Played a main role in the maintenence and care of all pets and aquatics on site, as well as providing helpful and quality advice to customers with queries or problems.

Alfreton, Derby

Familiarised me at a young age with many exotic animals, including Reptiles, Birds/Parrots, Arachnids/Insects, Amphibians, Aquatics and Mammals. Giving advice to customers and learning to provide them with the best care.

Environmental Science, Oceonography, Natural Ecosystems, Environmental Pollution, 2:1

Activities and Societies: Education Through Expedition (ETE) Leadership Award

Gcse'S And A-Levels, Environmental Studies, Biology, Art , English

Activities and Societies: School Council