Main Tasks

During this internship, I collected field data and photographic material from marine wildlife encounters.

For each observation, I recorded key information such as GPS coordinates, date and exact time, species identification, number of individuals, and notable behaviours.

These photographs were later used for precise photo-identification, contributing to local monitoring and long-term population studies.

I organised a large dataset of photos and field observations by creating a structured file system and a consistent photo-naming method.

I also centralised all collected data in detailed Excel sheets to ensure clean, accessible, and analysable datasets for the team.

All validated photos and associated data were submitted to international citizen science platforms, including HappyWhale, to support global marine megafauna tracking and research collaborations. (366 photos submitted, 58 encounters logged, 12 individuals identified)

I produced scientific reports summarising a full year of collected data (2024–2025):

• species occurrence by month

• relative frequency of sightings

• seasonal patterns

• rare or notable events

These analyses supported the team’s ecological monitoring and outreach activities.

The entire internship was conducted in English, from daily discussions to data processing and scientific documentation, which strengthened my professional fluency and communication skills.