Hello
I'm Dr Cass.
As a Gemini, I have a natural curiosity, thirst for knowledge and a love of discussing big ideas! Which turns out are great traits for a Marine Biologist.
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Likes:
Planning field trips, chocolate, diving with my fishy friends, warm water, and p values <0.05
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Dislikes:
Putting on a wet wetsuit, crabs, when my GoPro is flat, airports
and reviewer 2's comments
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Kryptonite:
Coding in R, procrastinating, trigger fish and taking on too many projects at once
My Story
Current Role:
Project Manager of Passport to Recovery - Flinders University
Head of Education & Outreach -
Australian Marine Wildlife Research & Rescue Organisation (AMWRRO)
Qualifications:
PhD (Coral Reef Ecology)
Flinders University 2023
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Graduate Certificate (Environmental Management)
UNSW 2020
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Bachelor of Science (First Class Honours) (Marine Biology)
Flinders University 2017
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Field Trip Motto:
Can't tie knots, tie lots
Unusual skills:
Milking anemones, wilderness first aid,
leading international research and student trips, fish whispering and picking up pelicans.
Greatest Achievement:
In 2020 Anemone Thila was designated as a Marine Protected Area by the Maldivian President after I raised awareness of the importance of this reef site during my 2017 internship.
Passions:
Marine wildlife rehabilitation, venom,
inspiring students in STEM and conservation,
non for profit organisations and fish puns.