Ambre ESTRADA DE TOURNIEL

Dedicated Marine Biology postgraduate with distinction in MSc, offering extensive hands-on experience in coral husbandry, aquaculture systems, and experimental aquarium operations. Proficient in maintaining coral reef organisms, monitoring water quality, and preparing live feed, complemented by a solid foundation in reef ecology research and field data collection. Demonstrates resilience and adaptability while effectively leading and supporting diverse teams in challenging environments. Committed to advancing marine conservation efforts through innovative practices and collaborative teamwork.

• QLD driving license
• French & QLD Recreational boat license
• PADI Divemaster (Over 250 scientific dives completed)
• PADI specialities: Deep, Enriched Air Diver, Wreck Diver, Underwater Navigator, Coral reef Research diver, Fish ID, Emergency Oxygen Provider, AWARE Coral Reef Conservation Specialty.
• Certified BSAC assistant diving instructor
• JCU Dive Coordinator
• Short range VHF Marine Radio
• HTLAID015, HTLAID010, HTLAID011, HTLAID009

Dive Coordinator and Field Research Assistant

10-day Expedition, JCU | Orpheus Island Research Station, Australia.

• Served as dive coordinator, vessel master, and scientific diver, conducting benthic and rabbitfish surveys, and spearfishing for gut analysis.

Dive Coordinator and Field Research Assistant

17-day Expedition, JCU | Lizard Island Research Station, Australia.

• Served as dive coordinator, vessel master, and scientific diver, conducting benthic surveys recording rabbitfish pairing behaviour.

Field Research Assistant

6-day Macroalgae Removal Expedition, Earthwatch & JCU | Magnetic Island, Australia.

• Scientific diver and vessel master for coral restoration project, removing macroalgae and carrying out algae surveys.
• Examined coral settlement plates.

Field Research Assistant

10-day Elasmobranch Expedition, JCU | Reef Magic Pontoon, Moore Reef, Australia.

• Executed 100m DOV surveys and copiloted ROV operations in challenging conditions.

Field Volunteer, Kyparissia Bay Field Project, Archelon (08/2021 - 09/2021)

• Conducted beach surveys and nest excavations to collect hatchling and nest data. Patrolled light-polluted areas at night for hatchling releases. Participated in public awareness events, presenting the project's conservation goals and activities.

Research Volunteer , Marine Scientist Training Program, GapForce (01/2017 - 03/2017)

• Conducted AGGRA fish surveys and lionfish culls to reduce the invasive population.

Turtle husbandry, Carapace, JCU Turtle Research Centre (2024)

Dive Leader Assistant Instructor , Leeds University Union Sub Aqua Club (09/2021 - 05/2022)

• Provided support to students during training sessions. Ensured adherence to safety protocols and dive regulations.

Zoology course representative , University of Leeds (2021-2022)

Secretary, Leeds University Union Marine Science and Conservation Society (2019-2020)

President and founding member of the Leeds University Union Zoology Society (2019-2020)