Curriculum Vitae

I am a marine biologist and scientific diver completing my masters in marine biology at the Universidade do Algarve, with field research experience across Mozambique, San Diego, Greece, Costa Rica, and Australia. My thesis research compared SCUBA-based sampling methodologies for assessing nudibranch diversity and abundance on rocky reef ecosystems in Mozambique. I am passionate about scientific diving, marine biodiversity, underwater photography, and conservation, and am an SSI Divemaster in Hawai'i, with 150+ lifetime dives logged.

Research Interests
  • Nudibranch and invertebrate ecology
  • Scientific diving
  • Sea turtle conservation
  • Coral reef ecosystem health
  • Underwater photography as a research tool
Education
  • MSc in Marine Biology, Universidade do Algarve, Faro, Portugal. Expected 2026.
  • BS in Marine Biology, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California San Diego. 2024.
  • Study Abroad, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia. 2022.
Certifications
  • Divemaster. SSI. July 2026.
  • Stress and Rescue. SSI. May 2026.
  • React Right First Aid, CPR, Oxygen. SSI. May 2026.
  • Advanced Open Water. SSI. May 2025.
    • Nitrox EAN32
    • Deep Diving (30m)
    • Navigation
    • Search & Recovery
  • Scientific Diving. GUE. CCMAR, UAlg. May 2025.
    • Radial search
    • Quadrat sampling
    • Transect sampling
    • Sample collection
    • Excavation
    • Controlled lifts
    • Scientific reporting
  • Open Water. NAUI. August 2022.
SSI Divemaster Certification Card

Divemaster

SSI Stress & Rescue Certification Card

Stress & Rescue

SSI React Right Certification Card

React Right

Scientific Diving Certification Card

Scientific Diving

Work Experience
Professional Divemaster · Hawaiian Diving Adventures
Honolulu, Hawai'i · July 2026 - Present
  • Lead dive charters as a professional Divemaster
  • Guide certified divers on ocean dives, ensuring safety and an exceptional experience
  • Assist instructors with courses and student dives
  • Manage dive shop operations including equipment rental and customer briefings
  • Fill SCUBA tanks using a high-pressure compressor
Divemaster · SSI · July 2026
Divemaster Candidate Internship· Hawaiian Diving Adventures
Honolulu, Hawai'i · June–July 2026
  • Completed 50+ dives for Divemaster certification
  • Participated in daily dive charters, assisting instructors and leading dives
  • Assisted with dive shop operations including equipment rental and customer briefings
  • Filled SCUBA tanks using a high-pressure compressor
Stress & Rescue · First Aid, CPR & O2 · SSI · May 2026
Researcher · Marine Action Research Expeditions
Závora, Mozambique · January–March 2026
  • Completed 45 scientific dive surveys
  • Deployed three different SCUBA-based sampling methodologies including Sightings Per Unit Effort (SPUE), Quadrats along a transect, and Belt transects for sampling nudibranchs
  • Measured, photographed, and recorded data on nudibranchs
  • Analyzed data using R to determine the impact of sampling methodology on diversity and abundance estimates of nudibranchs
Intern · Marine Action Research Expeditions
Závora, Mozambique · July 2025
  • Completed 26 scientific dives in the inshore and offshore reefs of Závora, Mozambique
  • Manta ray photo identification
  • Conducted nudibranch, coral, seahorse, and predatory fish surveys using transect and quadrat methodologies
  • Fluke photo ID and land-based surveys on population abundance and migratory patterns of Humpback whales
  • Monitoring colonization of an artificial reef
Advanced Open Water · Scientific Diving (CCMAR, UAlg) · May 2025
Started MSc classes at UAlg · September 2024
Graduated UCSD · June 2024
Admissions Clerk · Birch Aquarium · Scripps Institution of Oceanography
San Diego, California · January 2022–June 2024
  • Handled all phases of guest visits, ensuring an exceptional experience
Conservation Researcher · Wildlife Sense
Cephalonia, Greece · July–August 2023
  • Protected sea turtle nests and monitored their incubation progress
  • Relocated endangered nests to ensure survival during their incubation period
  • Tagged nesting female turtles
  • Aided hatchlings on their journey to sea to ensure their survival
  • Conducted beach mapping and beach cleanups
Study Abroad at UQ, Australia · August–November 2022
Open Water · NAUI · August 2022
Conservation Researcher · BIOMA
Ostional, Costa Rica · July 2021
  • Collected data on the nesting habits of Olive Ridley sea turtles
  • Analyzed data collected to better understand the effects of sea turtle monitoring on the surrounding community, oceanic ecosystems, and sea turtle populations
  • Tagged nesting female turtles
  • Aided hatchlings on their journey to sea to ensure their survival
  • Planted trees, participated in beach cleanups, and conducted other conservation work
Skills
  • Belt Transect Sampling
  • Quadrat Sampling
  • UVC Sampling
  • Nitrox EAN32
  • Deep Diving (30m)
  • Lead Dives
  • Radial Search
  • Search & Recovery
  • Wet Lab Experience
  • R Statistical Software
  • Scientific Writing
  • Underwater Photography
  • SCUBA Tank Filling & Compressor Operation
  • Microsoft Suite Applications
  • Web Development (GitHub Pages & Jekyll, HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
Relevant Courses
  • Marine Biology Colloquium
  • Marine Biochemistry
  • Marine Biology Laboratory
  • Statistical Methods
  • Ocean Physics and Chemistry
  • Marine Mammal Biology
  • Ecophysiology of Marine Plants
  • Marine Biogeography and Evolution
References

Available upon request