Damien Haberlin
Senior Postdoctoral Researcher at MaREI- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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PADI open water scuba instructor
PADIJul, 2008- Sep, 2024
Experience
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MaREI
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Mexico
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Postdoctoral Researcher
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Mar 2022 - Present
I currently investigate the impact of renewable energy infrastructure on shark species. We use biotelemetry and BRUVs to investigate how electromagnetic fields and artificial reefs can influence the behaviour of indigenous shark species in Irish coastal waters. We use different type of satellite tags to gather baseline data on the movement, distribution and migration of sharks species.
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Postdoctoral Researcher
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Jan 2019 - Apr 2022
My expertise is plankton ecology, and my current role is investigating the feasibility of offshore mussel aquaculture in Ireland
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Researcher PHD Student
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Jan 2014 - Apr 2018
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Coastal & Marine Research Centre
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Australia
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Assistant
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May 2013 - Dec 2013
Research assistant on a fish tracking project based in Cork Harbour. This is a novel project involving the tagging of sea bass with electronic transmitters. An array of acoustic receivers placed at strategic locations in the harbour will record the movements of tagged fish. Responsibilities include; Design and deployment of Vemco acoustic equipment Equipment maintenance and recoveryData collectionFieldwork and logisticsData analysis
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Research Assistant
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Jan 2011 - Apr 2013
Manager of a marine mammal monitoring project in Broadhaven Bay. The main aim of this project is to assess the impact of the Corrib gas pipeline construction on marine mammals within Broadhaven Bay. The project uses visual surveys, photo-identification and passive acoustic monitoring to achieve its aim.
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M.Sc. Research student
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May 2010 - Dec 2010
In part fulfillment of my M.Sc. in marine biology I joined the CMRC, working on Ecojel, an Interreg funded project which assessed the opportunities and detrimental impacts of jellyfish in the Irish sea. My thesis described the abundance and distribution of Scyphozoan jellyfish in the Irish sea. We also trailed the use of both video and digital still cameras, as tools to improve abundance estimates.
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Global Vision International
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Expedition Leader/Dive officer
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Jan 2008 - Nov 2008
Expedition leader: Responsible for base management, including all aspects of base operations & volunteer welfare. Dive officer: PADI instructor with over 220 dives logged. Responsible for all aspects of diving, training, planning, equipment maintenance. Science training: Coral and fish i.d., several synoptic survey techniques, and teaching general reef ecology etc. . Boat Skipper: 150 hours logged. Field Surveying using manta tows, passenger welfare, boat/engine maintenance. Expedition leader: Responsible for base management, including all aspects of base operations & volunteer welfare. Dive officer: PADI instructor with over 220 dives logged. Responsible for all aspects of diving, training, planning, equipment maintenance. Science training: Coral and fish i.d., several synoptic survey techniques, and teaching general reef ecology etc. . Boat Skipper: 150 hours logged. Field Surveying using manta tows, passenger welfare, boat/engine maintenance.
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Hydrographic Surveys Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Assistant
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2000 - 2006
Role: Surveyor, conducting field and office work, bathymetric surveys, current metering, drogue tracking and taking benthic samples and water samples. Principal responsibilities Mobilizing, demobilizing and calibrating all survey equipment. Ensuring the accurate collection of data. Interpreting data for use in charts and reports. Tools Used: GIS hardware and software, Hypack max, Autocad, Excel and Word. Role: Surveyor, conducting field and office work, bathymetric surveys, current metering, drogue tracking and taking benthic samples and water samples. Principal responsibilities Mobilizing, demobilizing and calibrating all survey equipment. Ensuring the accurate collection of data. Interpreting data for use in charts and reports. Tools Used: GIS hardware and software, Hypack max, Autocad, Excel and Word.
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Field Assistant
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Jul 2005 - Sep 2005
during a feasibility study on the collection of biopsy's from Bottlenose Dolphins in the Shannon Estuary. The samples were to be used for genetic analysis revealing the relatedness of individuals and possibly isotope analysis. Principal Responsibilities Driving the rib for the duration of the study. Assisting with photo i.d. of individuals. Maintaining the boat and equipment, and assisting in all aspects of the work. Assisted in another study on, the effect of pinger's on dolphin behavior. Show less
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Nature Guide
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Jun 2004 - Sep 2004
Role: Tour Guide on a nature tour centred on the resident Bottlenose Dolphin population within the Shannon estuary. Principal Responsibilities Presenting information about the dolphins and other wildlife to the passengers Collected information on encounters for U.C.C project. Role: Tour Guide on a nature tour centred on the resident Bottlenose Dolphin population within the Shannon estuary. Principal Responsibilities Presenting information about the dolphins and other wildlife to the passengers Collected information on encounters for U.C.C project.
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Education
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2009 - 2010
University College Cork
MSc, Marine Biology -
2001 - 2005
University College Cork
B.Sc. Zoology, Marine biology -
1994 - 1996
Munster Technological University
Certificate, Mechanical Engineering
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