Academic Qualifications
2007 – 2008:- M.Sc Palaeobiology, University of Bristol.
2004 -2007:- B.Sc (Hons) Marine Biology & Coastal Ecology (first), University of Plymouth

Career Synopsis
2009 – present:- Marine Ecologist, Marine Ecological Surveys Limited

•    Proficient in a range of marine sampling techniques including grab and beam trawling. Processing samples for benthic and epibenthic surveys on board vessels.
•    Surveys include; London Gateway Mucking Flats (day grab) and Liverpool Bay (Hamon grab and beam trawl), both onboard Aquadynamic.
•    Processing biological samples; sieving, sorting into taxonomic groups, biomassing and data entry.
•    Inputting, maintenance and checking of data entered into UNICORN and MESL databases.
•    Proficient in laboratory procedures dealing with biological samples such as light microscopy.