Areeba Moiz

Experience

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  Whitehead Lab Dalhousie Univeristy

  Sept 2017 - Jan 2018

  Research Assistant
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  World Ocean Council

  Nov 2017 - Dec 2017

  Ocean Ambassador - Sustainable Ocean Summit 2017
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  Dubai aquarium and underwater zoo

  Jan 2018 - Feb 2018

  Aquarist
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  Cedar Key Dolphin Project

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Field Research Assistant

  • Photographing dolphins in the field and photo identifying individuals and creating a database.• Collecting and recording visual and acoustic data and helping in analyzing the data.• Observing dolphins perform a unique “Driver-Barrier” feeding method not seen anywhere else in the world.

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  WWF - Pakistan

  Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

  Senior Marine Conservation Officer

  • Lead communications for ETP species in Northern Indian Ocean within WWF network globally.• Assisted in developing and scaling up conservation measures for ETP species and for safe releases of entangled animals in fishing nets in the Northern Indian Ocean.• Involved in developing effective design and management for Marine Protected Areas in Pakistan.• A member of Plastic Task Force, responsible for working towards reducing ocean plastic pollution.• Field team member of the Sawfish conservation project in collaboration with James Cook University.• Responsible for liaising with research institutes for ocean conservation using research technology and innovation.• Involved in developing conservation plan for the endangered population of Indian Humpback Dolphins in Somiani Bay, Pakistan.• Involved in developing a shark assessment report for 2018-19.• Assisted in developing workshop report for Regional Plan of Action for Sharks and Rays in Pakistan. Show less

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  Cyan Planet

  Apr 2021 - Jun 2021

  Strategic Partnerships Team

  Worked on a successful campaign for the release of "How is the Water" ; an immersive experience that combines virtual reality and science, with the mission to evoke empathy for the ocean and to contribute towards ocean conservation.•Responsible for recruiting contributors for the kick-starter campaign. •Responsible for recruiting ambassadors to promote the campaign.•Involved in stakeholder engagement for Cyan Planet.•Involved in maintaining a social media presence of Cyan Planet, and engaging audience on various platforms. Show less

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  OCEANOMARE DELPHIS ONLUS

  Jun 2022 - Jul 2022

  Research Assistant

  • Assisted research officer in data collection of cetacean acoustics at sea.• Responsible for operating and managing the research equipment onboard.• Responsible for data entry and analysis.• Responsible for managing teams of volunteers and interns onboard.• Performed research and gathered data to begin assignments.• Performed thorough research and analysis on data and created reports on research activities

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  OCEANOMARE DELPHIS ONLUS

  Oct 2022 - now

  Project Manager

  • Developed a research project, studying of Sperm Whales' Acoustics in the Mediterranean Sea.• Leading a team of researchers and interns.• Responsible for collaborating with researchers and marine scientists in the region.• Coached the essentials of Raven Pro to a team of researchers for acoustic analysis.