https://oceanexpert.org/expert/80269

BSc

Teaching/Education
Research
ECOP (Early Career Ocean Professional)

Biological Oceanography, Marine Ecology

With extensive experience in coral science, marine restoration, and aquatic system management, I bring a unique blend of technical expertise, scientific insight, and community-driven project leadership to marine consultancy. Having worked across diverse environments—from advanced ex situ coral spawning facilities in the UK to hands-on reef restoration and disease management in the Caribbean and East Africa—I offer tailored solutions that address complex marine conservation challenges.

My expertise spans the design, setup, and optimization of APEX-controlled aquatic systems, coral husbandry, disease treatment protocols, reef monitoring using advanced spatial mapping, and scalable restoration techniques like the MARRS Reef Star method. I have led multi-stakeholder conservation initiatives, combining science communication with practical fieldwork management to foster partnerships among researchers, NGOs, industry professionals, and local communities.

Key highlights of my consultancy services include coral restoration strategy development, coral disease management, reef monitoring and assessment, ex situ spawning program support, and community engagement strategies. I am passionate about integrating cutting-edge technology with ecological and social considerations to create sustainable, impactful marine conservation outcomes. 

Indian Ocean

Advanced Aquatic System Management: Expertise in setting up, maintaining, and optimizing APEX-controlled aquatic systems, particularly for coral husbandry.

Coral Restoration Techniques: Implementation of scalable coral restoration methods such as the MARRS Reef Star technique.

Marine Biodiversity Conservation: Conducting feasibility studies for reef rehabilitation (shipwrecks) and ecological enhancement.

Conservation Strategy Development: Designing community-led coral restoration strategies integrating ecological and socio-economic factors.

Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration: Coordinating projects involving government departments, universities, NGOs, and local communities.

Education & Public Speaking: Delivering presentations and talks to diverse audiences including schools, hobbyists, researchers, and professionals.

Media & Storytelling: Collaborating with media teams to integrate conservation messaging into high-profile public events.

English