Objective
Master’s-qualified Ichthyologist with an academic and practical foundation in fish biology, fisheries and aquaculture. Holds an MSc in Ichthyology from Rhodes University’s Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science (DIFS), with previous hands-on exposure to fish-farming operations through the Rhodes University fish farm during Honours. This background includes formal academic training in aquaculture and practical exposure to an operational aquaculture environment. Subsequent professional experience in freshwater ecology has strengthened expertise in aquatic systems, water quality, biological monitoring, scientific research, data interpretation, environmental assessment and technical reporting. Seeking to build on this existing foundation through formal employment in commercial freshwater fish production, particularly aquaculture production, broodstock and breeding, fry/fingerling production, fish husbandry, fish health, water quality, biosecurity and RAS.Master’s-qualified Ichthyologist with an academic and practical foundation in fish biology, fisheries and aquaculture. Holds an MSc in Ichthyology from Rhodes University’s Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science (DIFS), with previous hands-on exposure to fish-farming operations through the Rhodes University fish farm during Honours. This background includes formal academic training in aquaculture and practical exposure to an operational aquaculture environment. Subsequent professional experience in freshwater ecology has strengthened expertise in aquatic systems, water quality, biological monitoring, scientific research, data interpretation, environmental assessment and technical reporting. Seeking to build on this existing foundation through formal employment in commercial freshwater fish production, particularly aquaculture production, broodstock and breeding, fry/fingerling production, fish husbandry, fish health, water quality, biosecurity and RAS.
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Work Experience
2022-2026
Ecologist
Afzelia Environmental Consultants
Durban, South africa
Aquatic ecologistEducation
2014-2020
Rhodes University - MSc Ichthyology
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