https://oceanexpert.net/expert/DiegoB

Bachelor degree

Research

Biological Oceanography, Marine Ecology

With extensive experience in field work, including three scientific diving campaigns in Antarctica. Currently working as a marine scientist at the marine conservation NGO, Oceana, supporting different marine protection campaigns and scientific expeditions.

South Pacific Ocean
Southern Ocean

Experience in logistics and execution of field campaigns and expeditions.

Field Experience: 3 Antarctic expeditions, living up to 2 months in scientific bases on small islands, using vessels, zodiacs, and helicopters as transports; 2 months camping on a Chilean island for monitoring marine mammals 10 hours daily; navigation experience in small boats; navigation for 2 months on a vessel, current and cold temperature diving (-1.5°C), driving long distances.

Capability to be alone and high sense to function on my own in isolated places for long periods.

High sense of teamwork.

Good management of stressful and difficult situations with high sense to resolve problems.

Experience in mediation, communication, and coordination to carry out fieldwork.

General knowledge and identification of Antarctic and Chilean marine fauna: benthic fauna, rocky reef and pelagic fish, coastal and pelagic birds, marine mammals, and reptiles.

General knowledge of animal behavior.

Knowledge of knots.

Over 13 years of diving experience.

Underwater drone pilot.

english and spanish