OceanExpert ID : 89958

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Mr Siddharth PALLA

Science & Outreach

Science & Outreach

Platypus Foundation

Work Location

Bheemunipatnam, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India, 531163
D. No. 14-72, Ward No. 4, Chepala Thimmapurram
Visakhapatnam 531083
Andhra Pradesh
India

Nationality

India
United States of America

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Profile URL

https://oceanexpert.net/expert/89958

Highest Degree

BSc

Job Type

Teaching/Education
Research
Natural Resource Management
Operational Support (technical)
Decision Making & Policy
Extension Services (Public Awareness)
Technical Advice & Consulting
ECOP (Early Career Ocean Professional)
Communications

Subject Area

Biological Oceanography, Marine Ecology
Physical Oceanography
Policy, Law, Economics, Management

Activities

  • Field Research: 5 years of underwater exploratory diving and identification and benthic habitat mapping via Platypus Escapes & Foundation.

  • Environmental Analysis: In-situ physio-chemical water testing (pH, Salinity, DO), plastic spread- density assessments, and recyclability studies.

  • Policy Review: Analyzing ICZM and MSP frameworks to identify gaps in industrial regulation and point-source pollution management.

  • Socio-Economics: Reviewing economic shifts in native livelihoods to advocate for Social Equity and Resilient Coastal Communities.

  • Stakeholder Strategy: Identifying local actors and organizing "Community-meets-Students" forums to bridge the gap between industry and fisherfolk community.

  • Science Communication: Producing awareness documentaries and leading university nature club events and beach clean-ups, parallel to the SDG 14.

  • Diving Operations: Underwater data collection and site monitoring; currently completing Dive Master training.

Sea regions of study

Bay of Bengal

Skills

  • Technical: Benthic Mapping (In-situ), Water Quality Analysis, Plastic Spread Density & Recyclability Assessment.

  • Policy: ICZM & MSP Review, Industrial & Environmental Impact Monitoring, Policy Gap Analysis.

  • Community: Stakeholder Mapping & Strategy, Socio-Economic Resilience Research, Ocean Literacy.

  • Media & Outreach: Documentary Production, Event Coordination, Public Awareness Campaigns.

  • Field Ops: Scientific Diving (Dive Master in-training), Underwater Visual Census (UVC).

    • Working language(s)

    English
    Hindi
    Telugu

    Citation(s)

    Other

    Last Updated: 2026-03-26