Skills & Certifications

1. Certifications & Qualifications

Here are the certifications and qualifications I have earned throughout my journey. They reflect my commitment to the marine field, my technical progression, and my drive to professionalize my skills in underwater activities and marine biology.

Level 1 Freediving Instructor

From November 2024 to May 2025, I dedicated several months to preparing for my certification as a freediving coach and instructor. During this time, I organized and led over 10 practical training sessions in the pool to train students in freediving. I also conducted two theoretical sessions to prepare freedivers for their Level 1 certification.

At the end of this training, I successfully passed a comprehensive examination consisting of several parts:

Safety (RIFAA – Reaction and Intervention in Freediving Accidents)
Rescue: practical simulations with both a mannequin and a freediver
Physical tests: dynamic and static freediving, as well as surface swimming
Teaching evaluation: leading a practical training session and a theoretical lesson

This experience allowed me to strengthen my skills in teaching, coaching, and safety management in freediving, while further developing discipline and endurance.

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First Freediving Coaching Session

After obtaining my Level 1 Freediving Coach and Instructor certification, I conducted my first freediving coaching session in the pool. This experience allowed me to apply all the skills I had developed over several months of training: safety, teaching, individual observation, and group management.

This initial practical session was a key moment to build my confidence and refine my ability to adapt exercises to each participant’s needs, while ensuring a safe and structured environment.

Freediving Training – Dunkerque (20 m)

I regularly attended freediving training sessions in Dunkerque to develop my freediving skills and refine my technique. These sessions allowed me to improve in depth, breathing, and safety management.

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Scuba Diving

I obtained my Level 1 scuba diving certification and I am currently pursuing Level 2, which will allow me to dive autonomously up to 20 m. This training provided me with the essential skills to dive safely, manage my equipment, and follow underwater safety procedures.

Scuba diving has also offered me practical field experience, complementing my studies in marine biology by allowing me to directly observe underwater ecosystems and marine life.

Coastal boating license

I obtained my coastal boating license, allowing me to navigate safely near the coast. This certification taught me the rules of navigation, maritime safety, chart reading, and the use of navigation instruments.

This comprehensive training strengthened my navigation skills and ability to operate safely and independently at sea, valuable both for scientific fieldwork and marine-related projects.

2. Field & Technical Skills

I regularly use digital tools for mapping, scientific structuring, visualization, and project management. These tools help me organize data, create professional materials, and document my field missions.

Marine Fieldwork & Species Monitoring

Skills developed in the field during my internships in France and Mexico:

Photo-identification of marine mammals (dolphins, pilot whales, etc.).
Analysis of distinctive marks on dorsal fins to track individual animals.
Collection of behavioral and environmental data (date, time, GPS location, number of individuals, observed behaviors).
Structured note-taking and management of datasets during field excursions.
Participation in conservation, awareness, and cleanup missions.

Mapping & Geolocation