Ocean Careers Workshop

Students and early career professionals. Or anyone wanting to transition into an ocean career.
Language: English
Duration: 1 hour 45 mins
Organised by The Marine Diaries

Obsessed with all things watery? Join the club! Want to turn your love for the ocean into a profession? Look no further. We know (from experience) that starting out in the marine industry can be daunting. But not to worry, The Marine Diaries is here to help!

Whether you’re just starting out on your ocean career, at school or university, a seasoned ocean professional looking to change track, or you’re just looking to find out more about marine careers - you can get advice from this workshop.

We were joined by ocean professionals from around the world, who shared the following:

• Personal stories from their careers.
• A ‘day in the life’ of their work.
• How they got to where they are today.
• Their top tips on how to follow in their footsteps.

Hosts:

• Rebecca Daniel
• Ali Shuparski

Panellists:

• Yann Leymarire, Surfrider Foundation - Marine policy
• Josh McInnes, The University of British Columbia - Academic (Masters student, killer whale research)
• Matt Drysdale, Horniman Museum - Aquarist
• Lizzie Daly - Wildlife presenter

For more career advice and useful links, head to our website: https://www.themarinediaries.com/careers