Timothy Smith

Timothy Smith

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  • About me

    Aquarist II at uShaka Marine World

  • Education

    • Northwood School

      2005 - 2010
      Matric English, Afrikaans, core mathematics, physical science and chemistry, biological science, geography

      Activities and Societies: Swimming, hockey, environmental club

    • Rhodes University

      2014 - 2014
      Bachelor of Science (Hons.) Ichthyology and Fisheries Sciences

      Research project: Morphological variation between populations of blacktail seabream (Diplodus sargus capensis Smith, 1844) in southern AfricaIncluded courses covering the many aspects that make up ichthyology and fisheries sciences, such as fish biology, taxonomy and systematics, aquaculture, fisheries management, and population dynamics.

    • Rhodes University

      2011 - 2013
      Bachelor of Science (BSc) Zoology and Ichthyology

      Activities and Societies: Taekwondo, Aikido, Photographic Society, Zoological Society. Ichthyology and Fisheries Sciences - taxonomy & systematics

    • Rhodes University

      2015 - 2017
      Master of Science (MSc) Ichthyology and Fisheries Sciences

      An investigation into the morphological and molecular variation of southern African citharines, Nannnocharax (Characiformes, Distichodontidae).

  • Experience

    • Northlands Pets

      Apr 2008 - Jan 2011
      Sales assistant

      Primarily assisting customers in making decisions regarding equipment and livestock purchases for freshwater and marine aquaria. Required to advise treatments for various fish illnesses. Other duties included stock handling and animal husbandry.

    • Go Health Club

      Aug 2017 - Aug 2018
      Wellness Consultant
    • UShaka Marine World

      Oct 2017 - Aug 2018
      Aquarium Volunteer

      Experience in aquatic animal husbandry, exhibit maintenance, food preparation and delivery, and animal health.

    • Johannesburg Zoo

      Sept 2018 - Aug 2019
      Aquarist
    • UShaka Marine World

      Sept 2019 - now
      Aquarist II
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Bachelor of Science

      Rhodes University
    • Bachelor of Science (Hons.)

      Rhodes University
      Jan 2014
    • Advanced Open Water SCUBA diver

      PADI
      Jan 2012