Congratulations to Heather Fowle BSc Hons RMarSci MIMarEST on becoming the MMOAs latest member to become accreditied as a Registered Marine Scientist through the Marine Professionals - IMarEST
"I have been a member of the Marine Mammal Observers Association since 2011 and I am an elected member of the Executive committee.
I took advantage of the automatic Affiliate membership (AIMarEST) of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology that is applied from being a member of the MMOA and further sought out full membership status (MIMarEST). I applied to become Registered as I am a passionate marine biologist and ecologist who has been extensively involved with conservation, environmental protection and biodiversity enhancement in marine, riparian and terrestrial environments since 1998 worldwide. I have worked as Research Assistant for the NGO CMMR Leviathan in Chile focusing on cetacean conservation and the analysis of vocalizations of Pseudorca crassidens; a Marine Mammal Medic with BDLMR and a volunteer MMO with Marine Life. I also worked to protect coral reef habitat in the Red Sea for the NGO HEPCA (Hurghada Environmental Protection Conservation Association). I began working as an MMO/PSO in 2011 after working as a Technical Officer Biodiversity with the Environment Agency. I have been fortunate to work all around the world and strive to learn more about issues facing the marine habitat, its fauna and its conservation.
My professional recognition interview consisted of providing evidence of my experience and qualifications and my ongoing dedication to the marine environment, its protection and enhancement of biodiversity and my commitment to continuous CPD as we never stop learning".
