Education

James Cook University, Townsville, Australia (2018-2019) : MSc. Marine Biology and Ecology

Ecological Modelling and Statistical Analysis. Marine Protected Areas and Fisheries Management 

Master’s Thesis: Ecological and social perception of community managed protected area, in the Kingdom of Tonga. (abstract below; full text available from me upon request)

University of Reading, United Kingdom (2014-2017): BSc (Hons.) in Ecology and Wildlife Conservation

Experience

Science and Education Officer at Transnational Red Sea Center and EPFL - Lausanne, Switzerland and Red Sea Region (2024 to date) (trsc.org)

  • Coordinates complex coral reef monitoring programs (3D mapping, eDNA, AI video analysis) across multiple sites in the Red Sea (Jordan, Eritrea, Djibouti, Oman)

  • Manages international scientific partnerships and logistical planning with regional stakeholders

  • Develops and disseminates science-based conservation strategies aligned with local and international frameworks

  • Oversees outreach, capacity-building, and promotion of open science principles in the region

Substitute Science Teacher Le Verseau International School - Belgium (2024)

  • Delivered multidisciplinary STEM instruction (biology, chemistry, physics, geography) to secondary-level students

Operations Coordinator and Scientific Officer at Brim Explorer. Svalbard and Tromsø, Norway (2022 - 2023) (brimexplorer.com)

  • Managed daily vessel logistics, safety protocols, crew coordination, and guest services for scientific tourism cruises

  • Led scientific communications onboard; developed and presented educational content on Arctic ecosystems

  • Supported student field visits in collaboration with the University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS) and The Arctic University of Norway (UiT), handling logistics and engagement

Environmental Project Engineer at Global Sea Mineral Resources (GSR). Antwerp, Belgium (2020 - 2022) (www.deme-gsr.com)

  • Coordinated technical operations and stakeholder reporting during a 51-day deep-sea expedition in the Pacific

  • Led development of corporate sustainability strategy and SDG-aligned environmental reporting

  • Conducted quantitative analysis of deep-sea ecosystem data and contributed to environmental impact assessments and mitigation strategies

Marine Science Internships & Assistantships | 2014 - 2019

  • Coral research and teaching at InterUniversity Institute of Marine Science, Eilat, Israel

  • Cetacean data analysis and photo-ID in the Azores with Nova Atlantis

  • Marine ecosystem monitoring and marine education in the Bahamas with BREEF

  • Whale and great white shark monitoring in South Africa

Board Member / Secretary of WeSea (International, non-profit, non-governmental organization) (2018 - To Date) (www.wesea.org)

  • WeSea mission:  Raise awareness through public education and research about the richness of the underwater world, its fragility, and the threats it faces.

  • Management, strategy formulation, and implementation.

  • Grant application and project management.

  • Mentoring the younger generation on environmental awareness and opportunities for constructive actions.

Freelance Wildlife and Nature Photographer (2015 - To Date)

  • Underwater, landscape and wildlife photography.

  • Photo editing.

Host at Pint of Science, Australia (2019) (www.pintofscience.com)

  • Assist with the organization and promotion of this international public science communication event for Queensland, Australia. 

  • Hosting this event promoting science research and conservation during 3 consecutive nights at a venue specifically chosen to encourage audience participation and interaction including with the invited experts. 

Skills and Certifications

Languages: French : Fluent - English : Fluent 

Computer Knowledge: Word, Excel, PowerPoint • Photo editing: Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop • Familiar with Microsoft and mac OS.• GIS (ArcMap 10.0)• MATLAB (modelling) • R, SPSS, Prizm (Statistic analysis software).

Certifications:

Scuba Diving: ▪ AAUS (American Academy of Underwater Science) Certified Scientific Diver ▪ CMAS (World Underwater Federation): Instructor ▪ TDI Technical Diver: Advanced Nitrox, Deco Procedures ▪ Rescue Diver : RIFAP : “Réactions et Intervention Face à un Accident » Subaquatique Plongée” - Reaction and response facing an underwater accident ▪ Coral Nursery Restoration Specialty 

Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training (BOSIET) including HUET plus EBS OPITO Approved (RelyOn Nutec, Ostend, Jan. 2021)

Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System (CA-EBS) Initial Deployment Training OPITO Approved (RelyOn Nutec, Ostend, Jan. 2021)

STCW (2010) Basic Safety Training Certified, MCA Approved (UKSA, Sept. 2019)

Security Awareness Certified, MCA Approved (UKSA, Sept. 2019)

Crowd and Crisis Management, MCA Approved (Mintra, May 2022)

First aid and CPR responder and O2 provider

Boating License (France): Coastal (<6NM) 

Driver’s License : B (Manual full license) 

European Drone operator

Publications

Thesis Abstract

Locally managed marine areas are a common conservation tool in Pacific island nations. The kingdom of Tonga has shown increasing number of those small marine areas or SMAs. The main objective of these reserves are to counteract the effects of climate change and overfishing. The effectiveness of protected areas has been studied on a biological and ecological level, but the local community perception is still misunderstood. This project attempts to link local community perception and understanding of the role and objectives of SMAs. A series of surveys were conducted by the Tongan government, in the 4 studied communities. The selected question focused primarily on the perception of the current state of their ecosystem and the ecological roles of small marine reserves within the community. Biological surveys were conducted, to create baseline knowledge on the abundance of targeted fish and determine the current ecological state of the system. The results of the surveys and the baseline biological data show that the community with the most degraded ecosystem, show the most interest and have the higher expectation regarding the use of SMAs. Overall, every community has a good understanding of the state of the ecosystem and the ecological principles of SMAs. Hopefully, the engagement and good perception of the network will continue in the long-term.