Erica Chapman

Experience

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  Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre

  Apr 2008 - Aug 2008

  University Programs Coordinator Assistant

  Supported instructors and teaching assistants with field trips and schedules. Streamlined inventory which prevented unnecessary spending. Assisted students with a variety of data collection in the field.

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  Brighton SEA LIFE

  Mar 2010 - Nov 2010

  Research Intern

  Investigated the impacts of flash photography on marine creatures in an aquarium environment while considering guest experience of being able to take photographs.

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  Ocean Science Consulting Ltd.

  Apr 2011 - Oct 2016

  I was involved with commercial marine consultancy, tendering and contract administration. Past field experience included lead position for visual and acoustic surveys of marine mammals worldwide for scientific and commercial contracts. I am an author of the ‘Marine Mammal Observer and Passive Acoustic Monitoring Handbook’ (Todd et al. 2014), which is intended to address Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) and Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) standards across all marine industries, worldwide, by educating all stakeholders about best theory and practice (www.marinemammalobserverhandbook.co.uk). Show less

  • Associate Director

    Sept 2015 - Oct 2016

  • Consultant

    Nov 2011 - Sept 2015

  • Trainee MMO/PAM operator

    Apr 2011 - Oct 2011
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  Ocean Science Consulting NZ (Asia-Pacific) Ltd

  Jun 2014 - Oct 2016

  Director
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  St Abbs Marine Station

  Feb 2018 - now

  Research Made in St Abbs currently falls under two broad themes, each with several clusters. The ‘Marine Stressors’ research theme is composed of projects dealing with ‘Climate Change’, ‘Anthropogenic Noise/Vibration’, ‘Electromagnetic Fields’ and ‘Microplastics, Chemical and Microbial Pollution’. The ‘Sustainable Management’ research theme consists of projects on ‘Marine Protected Areas’, ‘Habitat Restoration’, ‘Tourism’ and ‘Sustainable Inshore Shellfish Fisheries’.My research roles have included all ascepts of research grant writing, planning, analysis, publication, assistance, and talks. I manage the stations social media accounts. My administrative roles have included account preparations, odering supplies and equipment, overseeing upgrades, volunteer and staff recruitment, and teaching and supervising volunteers. Show less

  • Senior Researcher

    Aug 2022 - now

  • Researcher

    Feb 2018 - Aug 2022