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Melissa Jane Schulze

Melissa Jane Schulze

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  • About me

    Environmental Consultant

  • Education

    • Stellenbosch University

      2013 - 2015
      BSc Biodiversity and Ecology Cum Laude

    • Stellenbosch University

      2017 - 2019
      Master's degree Zoology 78% (Distinction)

      Masters project entitled “Assessment of genomic diversity and population sub-structuring of kingklip (Genypterus capensis) off southern Africa” - employing next generation sequencing (NGS) to assess the population sub-structuring, as well as to help develop stock identification tools, for the valuable southern African Kingklip, Genypterus capensis, with the results intended to contribute towards the establishment of effective fisheries policies. Graduation April 2019.

    • Stellenbosch University

      2016 - 2016
      BSc Honours Biodiversity and Ecology Cum Laude (78%)

      Research project; "How many daddies: microsatellite genotyping reveals polyandry in a live-bearing clinid fish Muraenoclinus dorsalis" .

  • Experience

    • Lost City Aquarium, Atlantis the Palm

      Aug 2011 - Aug 2011
      Intern

      Completed an internship at the Lost City Aquarium, Atlantis the Palm, DubaiTasks involved tank maintenance, fish care, feeding, fish quarantine maintenance and working at the aquarium front of house

    • Marine Apex Predator Research Unit (MAPRU)

      Apr 2019 - May 2020
      Field Biologist

      Tasks include extensive field work and field data collection. In particular, the handling of several seabird species (11 species in total), deployment and use of various biologgers ( GPS, GLS & Cameras), collection of biological, blood, diet and isotope samples. In addition, responsibilities included the management of databases, compilation of monthly reports as well as the associated processing of diet and blood samples and day to day running of the project.

    • ECOCERT South Africa

      Oct 2020 - Mar 2021
      Freelance Auditor

      Freelance Auditor at Ecocert South Africa, focusing on the EOS and NOP Organic Certification schemes. Tasks include conducting audits (NOP & EOS Organic Certification), site visits, report writing as well as client relations.

    • Cousine Island Seychelles

      Mar 2021 - Mar 2024
      Conservation Manager

      Responsible for management of all conservation related activities and projects. •Tasks include management, planning and day to day running of several conservation and research related projects. In particular the monitoring and conservation management of nesting sea turtles, monitoring of endemic land and seabirds, assessment of seabird breeding success, habitat management, invasive species control and enforcement of biosecurity protocols. •Responsibilities include coordinating various projects and collaborations with external researchers. •Additional tasks include internal and governmental reporting, liaising with local NGOs and conservation bodies, publication and proposal writing as well as providing educational talks and activities for hotel guests. •Involved in the establishment and development of novel research projects (e.g. Satellite tracking of breeding female Hawksbill sea turtles). Show less

    • SLR Consulting

      Mar 2024 - now
      Environmental Consultant

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • COMPETENCE IN SECURITY (CSA 14997)

      STC SOUTH AFRICA

    • SAFRING Bird Ringing License

      SAFRING South Africa
      Aug 2022

    • SAFETY FAMILIARIZATION (PRE-SEA 15268)

      STC SOUTH AFRICA
      Apr 2017

    • Advanced Open Water Diver

      PADI