Job Type
ECOP (Early Career Ocean Professional)
Subject Area
Biological Oceanography, Marine Ecology
Marine and Coastal Engineering
Physical Oceanography
Activities
I am Houssem, a passionate Marine Fisheries
and Environment Engineer with a Msc in Geomatics Applied to Environment,
currently excelling as a Marine Environment Engineer at SAROST S.A. Leveraging
my expertise, I've spearheaded impactful projects focused on the impact of
marine industries on the environment.
At SAROST, I manage the execution of water
quality monitoring systems, utilizing CTD and sampling across various project
sites. Additionally, I conduct environmental impact assessments for offshore
companies, suggest innovative solutions to reduce ecological impact, and
oversee efforts to safeguard the marine ecosystem. I collaborate with the
marine works and survey team for both offshore and near-shore inspection
projects, employing survey instruments like MBES, SSS, SBP, and others as
needed by clients.
I have served as a scientific observer
during the Bluefin Tuna seasons of 2022 and 2023, spending weeks working on
board. I am also involved in civil society with the Abysse Plongée association,
where we are developing the first protocol in Tunisia for scuba diving for
people with disabilities. I hold a CMAS Scuba Diver Level 1 and am continuing
my training to achieve Level 2.
I am deeply attached to the field of
Oceanography. My experience as a scientific observer on fishing boats provided
insights into the intricacies of fishing operations, gear mechanisms, and a
comprehensive understanding of catch compositions. During my engineering
studies at the National Institute of Agronomic Sciences of Tunisia, I explored
a spectrum of subjects including Environmental Sciences, Aquaculture,
Climatology, Geographic Information System (GIS), and Biostatistics.
Additionally, I am undertaking online courses in physical and chemical
oceanography, which have captivated my undivided attention.
Sea regions of study
Mediterranean Sea - Western Basin
Mediterranean Sea - Eastern Basin
Skills
Biological oceanography
Chemical oceanography
environmental impact assessments
Hydrography
Python
Fisheries scientific observing