SEKAR VEERAMUTHU
Pattukottai
Summary
Dynamic marine biologist with extensive experience at ADNOC, specializing in environmental assessments and taxonomic identification. Proven track record in animal rescue and rehabilitation, effectively implementing mitigation protocols. Passionate about marine conservation, I excel in fostering collaboration and training teams to enhance marine protection efforts.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Adviser
Pacific Blu Subsea Services
Chennai, AbuDhabi
06.2024 - Current
- Monitoring daily environmental activities.
- Coordinating with field engineers and field staff.
- Conducting various monitoring activities.
- Conduct the training and awareness program for field staff .
Environmental Consultant; MMO/PAM
Petrolead Technologies
Abu Dhabi
10.2019 - 06.2024
- Survey and recorded the sightings of various marine mega-faunas, turtle and bird's species of Abu Dhabi
- Conserve the marine mammals and turtles during a large offshore 3D OBN seismic data acquisition survey
- Followed ADNOC/JNCC mitigation protocols: trained and guided vessel crew in marine conservation related practices
Marine Biologist/ Marine Mammal Observer
HUTA Hegerfeld
Abu Dhabi
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Preparing Dredging Environmental Management Plan (DEMP) for dredging activities
- Monitor the marine fauna and turtle surveys during the dredging operations conducting routine offshore and onshore environmental monitoring survey (fauna and floral association, bathymetric, turbidity monitoring and sediment analysis)
- Conduct environmental safety awareness and training for the construction staff
Marine Mammal & Reptile Observer
ADNOC, Seabed GeoSolutions
Abu Dhabi
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Monitoring of various marine mammal and turtle species during a large 3D shallow water transition zone seismic survey
- Assessing benthic scouting survey to assess potential anchorage and monitoring sites and to identify sensitive habitats such as coral beds, reefs and seagrass meadows
- Following ADNOC/SEABED/JNCC mitigation protocols and conducting environmental training
Scientific Officer
OMCAR, PalkBay Environmental Education and Research Centre
Thanjavur
11.2017 - 08.2018
- Stranding response for the marine mammals dugongs, dolphins, porpoise and turtle species
- Providing support for the marine animal rescue and dugong habitat conservation research and seagrass restoration and habitat assessment survey along Palk Bay coast
- Conducting marine environment education awareness for fisherfolk and students
Project Fellow (Senior)
National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM)
Chennai
01.2014 - 07.2016
- Participate benthic survey in different habitats, taxonomical identification of specific taxa, developing taxonomic identification database for marine fauna and flora of India
- Prepare the cumulative species checklist and taxonomic identification keys for the reported faunas and floras
- Collate the information from various published sources and uploading in the database
Senior Research Fellow
CAS in Marine Biology
Chidambaram
01.2010 - 03.2012
- Habitat survey of Pre and Post tsunami assessment of benthic diversity in Andaman and Nicobar Island
- Taxonomic identification of inter-tidal polychaete diversity in coral mangroves and seagrass ecosystem
Marine Biologist
Gulf of Mannar Marine Biosphere Reserve Trust (CoMBRT)
Ramanathapuram
02.2009 - 03.2010
- Sample collection and filed survey in Marine Protected areas of Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park, collected biological specimen identified and stored for the forest department museum
- Organizing various training activities for students and forest official about marine conservation
Junior Research Fellow
CAS in Marine Biology
Chidambaram
08.2007 - 09.2008
- Performed by-catch collection and sorting molluscan specimens on trash fish landing along the Southeast coast of India
- Identify and classify the animal diversity and abundance over TamilNadu coast
Education
PhD - Marine Biology
CAS in Marine Biology
Chidambaram, India01.2013
M,Phil - Marine Biology
CAS in Marine Biology
Chidambaram, India01.2009
M.Sc - Marine Biology and Oceanography Oce
CAS in Marine Biology
Chidambaram, India01.2007
B.Sc - Zoology
Bharathidasan University
Khadir Mohideen College 01.2005
Skills
- Environmental assessments
- Taxonomic identification
- Marine Mammal and Bird Identification
- Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation
- Benthic survey techniques
- Mitigation protocols
Certification
- JNCC MMO - Marine Mammal Observer, Seiche Training, UK. December 2016
- AWO- Arabian Wildlife Observer, Seiche Training, UK. December 2016
- STCW(Standards of Training Certification and Watch keeping for seafarers), Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training, India - April 2019.
- BOSIET- Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training, Gulf Technical and Safety Training Centre , Abu dhabi - December 2020
PAM - Passive Acoustic Monitoring and PAMGUARD software training, Ocean Ltd. UK - October 2020. - ADNOC - HSE Induction training, Gulf Technical and Safety Training Centre, Abu Dhabi -October 2020.
- H2S Training, Gulf Technical and Safety Training Centre , Abu dhabi, September 2023 PSO - Protected Species Observer, Seiche Training, UK. July 2023
- Diploma Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation, Global Edulink - October 2021.
- Internal Auditor for QHSE Management Systems, QSE Ltd. July 2022
References
- Neil Niru Dorrian, Senior Offshore Ecological Coordinator, ESB(Engineering and Major Project), +44 (0) 7888747719
- Elizabeth Pirela, Environmental QC, ADNOC, elizabethpirela14@gmail.com, +52 9994522461
Timeline
Environmental Adviser
Pacific Blu Subsea Services
06.2024 - Current
Environmental Consultant; MMO/PAM
Petrolead Technologies
10.2019 - 06.2024
Marine Biologist/ Marine Mammal Observer
HUTA Hegerfeld
08.2019 - 10.2019
Scientific Officer
OMCAR, PalkBay Environmental Education and Research Centre
11.2017 - 08.2018
Marine Mammal & Reptile Observer
ADNOC, Seabed GeoSolutions
08.2016 - 06.2019
Project Fellow (Senior)
National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM)
01.2014 - 07.2016
Senior Research Fellow
CAS in Marine Biology
01.2010 - 03.2012
Marine Biologist
Gulf of Mannar Marine Biosphere Reserve Trust (CoMBRT)
02.2009 - 03.2010
Junior Research Fellow
CAS in Marine Biology
08.2007 - 09.2008
PhD - Marine Biology
CAS in Marine Biology
M,Phil - Marine Biology
CAS in Marine Biology
M.Sc - Marine Biology and Oceanography Oce
CAS in Marine Biology
B.Sc - Zoology
Bharathidasan University
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