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Sarah Hegarty

Sarah Hegarty

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Green-Schools Travel Officer MSc Conservation Behaviour BSc Applied Freshwater & Marine Biology

  • Education

    • Scoil Mhuire Convent of Mercy

      2000 - 2006

    • Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology

      2020 - 2021
      Master of Science - MS Conservation Behaviour First Class Honours

      Thesis: 'Mapping suitable habitat for the critically endangered blue skate (Dipturus batis) in Irish waters'.

    • Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology

      2006 - 2010
      Hns BSc Applied Freshwater and Marine Biology

      Second Class, Grade 2.

  • Experience

    • Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience

      Jun 2005 - Aug 2005
      Retail Assistant

      Cashier; Customer service; Shelf stocking

    • Lahinch Seaworld & Leisure Centre

      Jun 2008 - May 2010
      Aquarium Technician

      Feeding and monitoring of various fish species; Upkeep of holding tanks through constant cleaning and light maintenance of bulbs and filter apparatus; continuous monitoring of external tank glass for signs of wear and tear. chemical tests such as temperature, salinity and pH as well as testing nitrate, nitrite, ammonia and dissolved oxygen levels to ensure water quality is within acceptable parameters. I am also trained to use an electronic meter for the same purpose. Excellent record keeping of all results for fish stocks and invertebrates in the aquarium.Data input using MS Office (collected from daily activities and test readings). Such data proved valuable for future use by staff and the veterinarian.Administering of medication to sick animals, both oral and by injection.Performing guided tours of the aquarium and the rock pools on the beach nearby. These included both large school groups and families. Show less

    • Marine Institute

      Jun 2009 - Aug 2009
      Port Sampling Biologist

    • Marine Institute

      May 2011 - Oct 2011
      Port Sampling Biologist (Intern)

      Collecting biological data for a variety of marine species. Extracting otoliths and illicia for age analysis.Measuring Nephrops for growth studies and stock assessment.Data input to the relevant databases for statistical analysis by senior biologists.Participating in an International Cod Otolith Exchanges Image project, which involved many European countries, using Paintshop Pro software to analyse images of Cod otoliths and the aging techniques employed by each country.Compiling and administering a Powerpoint presentation to the Directors of the Institute as an update of work carried out within the Fisheries Science Services department. Show less

    • Mara Beo Teo

      Nov 2011 - Nov 2014
      Head Aquarist

      Animal Husbandry; Animal Health; Animal Acquisition; Exhibit maintenance: Visual Interpretation; Co-ordination of staff; Training and supervision of all students, volunteers and interns; Conservation, Research, Entertainment, Education and Outreach.

    • Dingle Surf

      Jun 2016 - Sept 2018

      Wanting to continue being involved with groups of children and adults in an outdoor setting with an educational aspect, I became a trainee surf instructor for the 2016 season and worked in the surf shop also. It's incredibly satisfying to teach the kids how fun the seaside can be, how to respect nature and look after the environment.

      • Surf Instructor

        Jun 2016 - Sept 2018

      • Trainee Surf Instructor / Retail Assistant

        Jun 2016 - Oct 2016

    • Doolin Ferry Co.

      Mar 2019 - Sept 2020
      Sales Employee

    • Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology

      Sept 2020 - Oct 2021
      Masters Student

    • BirdWatch Ireland

      Oct 2021 - Jun 2022
      Seabird MPA Researcher

    • Large Marine Vertebrates Research Institute Philippines (LAMAVE)

      Aug 2022 - Oct 2022
      Research Volunteer

    • Environmental Education Unit, An Taisce

      Oct 2022 - now
      Green-Schools Travel Officer

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Level 1 Surf Instructor

      Irish Surfing Association
      Jun 2021

    • Personal Survival Techniques

      Bord Iascaigh Mhara - Ireland's Seafood Development Agency
      Mar 2020

    • Advanced Open Water Diver

      PADI
      Oct 2020

    • ENG11 Seafarer's Medical

      Department of Transport
      Jun 2021

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Team Leader (Dingle Oceanworld)

      Issued by CleanCoasts Ireland on Nov 2011
      CleanCoasts IrelandAssociated with Sarah Hegarty

    • Climate Ambassador

      Issued by An Taisce on Jan 2018
      An TaisceAssociated with Sarah Hegarty