Activities
Marine Analyst – Marine Environment Monitoring & Surveillance (Professional Internship – Advanced):
National Institute of Fisheries Research (INRH) – LSSMM – Accredited | November 2025 – February 2026
Monitoring of biotoxins in shellfish within regional coastal zones.
Sampling and biotoxin analyses (DSP, PSP, ASP) in coastal shellfish by HPLC and CL-MS/MS (LabSolution).
Quality control of data and verification of documents for ISO 17025 audit.
Support for new members in the application of PSB and internal IB of the laboratory.
Impartiality and confidentiality in the laboratory, keys to reliable results and stakeholder trust.
Deck Cadet – Navigational Watchkeeping & Bridge Operations
Trawler / Purse Seiner — Merchant Marine (Morocco) | September – November 2025
Coastal navigation and participation in bridge watchkeeping (course monitoring and deck logbook entries).
Use of sonar and echo sounder for fish school detection.
Monitoring fishing net operations and coordination with deck crew.
Maritime traffic surveillance and contribution to collision avoidance.
Inspection and maintenance of bridge equipment (Radar, GPS, AIS) and nautical charts.
Marine Scientific Observer – Fisheries & Maritime Logistics (Short-term Assignment):
Purse Seiner – Merchant Marine (Morocco) | July – September 2025
Scientific monitoring of artisanal fisheries and fisheries data collection aboard purse seiners (sardine boats).
Processing of catch data: species, sizes, quantities, fishing effort, and seasonal variations.
Contribution to navigation and handling of scientific and navigational equipment (GPS, radar, sonar, echo sounders).
Observation of fishing practices, labor organization, and their impacts on fisheries resources.
Monitoring of environmental conditions: weather, sea surface temperature, and marine observations.
July to November: limited sardine resources, erratic exploitation, small-sized and illegal catches, pollution, and challenging
working conditions for crew members.
Marine Analyst – Fisheries Processes & AI Integration (PFE):
National Institute of Fisheries Research (INRH) – CSVTPM – Accredited | April – June 2025
Optimization of sardine (Sardina pilchardus) by-product sorting – Toward a smart approach.
Critical assessment of manual sorting of by-products and identification of operational limitations.
Conducting comprehensive analyses to evaluate valorization potential.
Monitoring the production of protein hydrolysates and bioactive peptides from by-products.
Designing a conceptual model and architecture adapted to sector constraints.
Feasibility study of an intelligent sorting system using computer vision (YOLOv5, CNN) applied in Morocco.
Intelligent sorting in Morocco: –25% waste, +40% quality, feasible with progressive deployment and staff training.
Research and Development Officer – (R&D Project):
Higher Institute of Maritime Fisheries (ISPM), Agadir | November 2024 – January 2025
Development of a mullet "otoshimi" corn dog for the Moroccan market.
Brainstorming and concept validation (mullet otoshimi-based corn dog for the Moroccan market).
Development of the manufacturing flow chart including production steps and quality controls.
Formulation definition considering texture, taste, nutritional value, food safety, and costs.
Conducted three practical trials, successive adjustments, and sensory analyses.
Reporting after each trial and adjustments until the final formulation
Product validated, 85% acceptance from tasters, compliant quality tests, ready for pilot production.
Skills
ICCAT/BFT-ROP Protocols
Bio-sampling (Otoliths/DNA), Taxonomy
Oceanographic Analysis
Hydro-climatic Tracking
Risk Management
Navigation maritime (ECDIS, Radar, GPS, AIS)
Personal Survival Techniques
Gestion documentaire & Reporting
Pack Office & Intelligence Artificielle (IA)
