Ecology Field Work
Wet Tropics World Heritage Area
Spring 2024
Conducted land surveys, collected soil samples, measured species richness and evenness in multiple rainforest ecosystems. Followed by data input and analysis.
Carina Cruz
Work History
Reforestation Project Volunteer
Wongabel National Forest
Spring 2024
Worked with conservationists on the reforestation of a Mabi Forest type. Learned how to collect and plant native species. Prepped a site bordering the Wongabel National Forest and planted approximately 3,000 trees.
Marine Biology Research
Lizard Island Research Station
Spring 2024
Conducted field-work based research on diversity of butterflyfish species within the Great Barrier Reef. Practiced data collection underwater of fish abundance and behavior along with reef composition.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
San Diego State University
05.2025
Skills
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Works very well with others and learns to fill roles quickly
- Critical thinking
- Competent and familiar with Google docs/drive, R Studio, and Microsoft Excel
- Confident in using Biology and Chemistry Lab equipment
- Field Operations
Volunteer Work
Hackensack Riverkeeper Volunteer
Hackensack, New Jersey
2021-2022
Worked with Hackensack Riverkeeper Inc., a local nonprofit organization, on various cleanups. Assisted in cleaning up pollution in and around the Hackensack River, creating a safer environment for aquatic life.
Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre Volunteer
Fitzroy Island and Cairns Aquarium
Spring 2024
Cared for injured sea turtles found within the Great Barrier Reef. Assisted in physical treatment, feeding, and cleaning tanks.
Accomplishments
- Borlaug Scholar (recognition of research and presentation of scientific policy recommendations; held at Rutgers University)
- Research of human impacts on biodiversity in marine ecosystems
Involvement
- Aztec Music Group
- San Diego State Guitar Ensemble
- Swim Instructor for special needs children 2021-2022
Timeline
Ecology Field Work
Wet Tropics World Heritage Area
Reforestation Project Volunteer
Wongabel National Forest
Marine Biology Research
Lizard Island Research Station
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
San Diego State University
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