Science Career Talk
Marine Biology
Date:
Wednesday 14th September 2022
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Speaker:
Isabella Kelsey, BSc Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
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About
Marine Biologists study aquatic environments and their diverse organisms. As a broad-ranging career, Marine Biology can take you on a research, education, or conservation path. Furthermore, marine biologists hold an increasingly vital role in protecting the oceans as climate change threatens its fragile ecosystems.
Join this talk if you are interested in studying Marine Biology at university, or just want to learn more about the field.
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Topics covered will include:
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The various roles of a marine biologist
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Projects and Volunteering for Marine Biologists:
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ORCA, an ocean conservation NGO
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The Akumal Coral Restoration project
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University applications and routes into Marine Biology
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
The talk will be hosted by Isabella Kelsey, a marine biologist and conservationist. She studied at the University of Portsmouth (BS, Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography) and holds a number of qualifications in scuba diving and power boating. With passion for marine life, she volunteers for organisations such as ORCA and World Challenge, and worked on the Akumal Coral Restoration Project. She currently works full time as a marine and coastal ecologist for JBA Consulting.
