Hannah Moloney
Principal Collaborator at The Manta Trust- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Dive Master
PADIApr, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate II in Maritime Operations, Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal
SWAN Maritime InstituteJan, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
First Aid, CPR, Advanced Resuscitation
Allens TrainingJun, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Hanifaru Bay, UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Guide
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) MaldivesJul, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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The Manta Trust
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Principal Collaborator
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Feb 2021 - Present
In this position I lead Maldives-focused projects in collaboration with governmental agencies, research institutes and universities. These projects are the “influences of oceanography on manta rays”, “zooplankton and climate change” and “socioeconomics of manta tourism”. This includes managing relations, staff training, database management, as well as report, permit, proposal and publication writing. These projects involve issues such as climate change, MPA management, threatened species and megafauna tourism. I also act as an adviser for other team members and affiliate projects on feeding ecology and socioeconomics. Show less
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Project Manager
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Jun 2019 - May 2022
In this role I managed field-operations at the remote resort islands project bases researching manta rays. This included managing field work operations, databases, education programs and partnership relationships. As partial requirement for the permits, annually I analysed Atoll-specific sighting and survey data prepared as a technical report. This position also involved training staff, volunteers, citizen scientists, resort employees and stakeholders, and supervising MSc students.
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University of the Sunshine Coast
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Australia
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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PHD Student
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Jun 2022 - Present
My PhD focusses on the environmental and oceanographic drivers of foraging ecology and behaviour of reef manta rays (Mobula alfredi). This project is in collaboration with The Manta Trust, Project Manta, Maldives Manta Conservation Programme, CSIRO and Plymouth University. My thesis incorporates fieldwork (Maldives and Great Barrier Reef), lab analysis (CSIRO facilities), manuscript writing, and oceanography, spatial and statistical analysis. My end date is December 2025. My PhD focusses on the environmental and oceanographic drivers of foraging ecology and behaviour of reef manta rays (Mobula alfredi). This project is in collaboration with The Manta Trust, Project Manta, Maldives Manta Conservation Programme, CSIRO and Plymouth University. My thesis incorporates fieldwork (Maldives and Great Barrier Reef), lab analysis (CSIRO facilities), manuscript writing, and oceanography, spatial and statistical analysis. My end date is December 2025.
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arludo
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Australia
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E-Learning Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Science Communicator
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Nov 2022 - Present
This role involves teaching and engagement with students to increase interest in STEM and improve scientific thinking for students of all genders, ages and backgrounds. Working towards changing the way students see and use science in their lives by camouflaging “fun” lessons into video games. This role involves teaching and engagement with students to increase interest in STEM and improve scientific thinking for students of all genders, ages and backgrounds. Working towards changing the way students see and use science in their lives by camouflaging “fun” lessons into video games.
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Coral Bay Ecotours
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Australia
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Deckhand, Guide and Media Communications
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Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
This role involved decking and in-water guiding onboard multiple vessels as we searched for whale sharks, manta rays and humpback whales outside the reef. I assisted with navigation, driving, boat maintenance, all in preparation for the Coxswain Grade 1 course (commercial captain). I also re-designed the website and managed social media handles. This role involved decking and in-water guiding onboard multiple vessels as we searched for whale sharks, manta rays and humpback whales outside the reef. I assisted with navigation, driving, boat maintenance, all in preparation for the Coxswain Grade 1 course (commercial captain). I also re-designed the website and managed social media handles.
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Lagoon 560 Catamaran
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The Bahamas
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First Mate
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Jan 2017 - Sep 2017
I coordinated navigations, maintenance schedule (in USA), safety operations and charter schedules for a privately-owned yacht based in the Bahamas. I coordinated navigations, maintenance schedule (in USA), safety operations and charter schedules for a privately-owned yacht based in the Bahamas.
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The Manta Trust
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Assistant
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Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
In this role I assisted with developing the project in its initial stages with field work, community engagement, fundraising, media and website development. During the pilot field work I helped with photo-ID, biopsies and plankton tows looking at multiple mobulid species. In this role I assisted with developing the project in its initial stages with field work, community engagement, fundraising, media and website development. During the pilot field work I helped with photo-ID, biopsies and plankton tows looking at multiple mobulid species.
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Deakin University
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Australia
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant
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Jan 2013 - May 2016
In this casual role I assisted teaching several undergraduate courses regarding biology, ecology and science communications. These courses include Cells and Genes (SLE111), Marine Botany and Interpretation and the Env. As a research assistant for the DeakinSeaweed Research Group, I assessed health and biodiversity of rocky shore ecosystems. In this casual role I assisted teaching several undergraduate courses regarding biology, ecology and science communications. These courses include Cells and Genes (SLE111), Marine Botany and Interpretation and the Env. As a research assistant for the DeakinSeaweed Research Group, I assessed health and biodiversity of rocky shore ecosystems.
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One&Only Reethi Rah
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Maldives
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Hospitality
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100 - 200 Employee
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Marine Bologist
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Apr 2015 - Feb 2016
My role at a luxury resort started as an intern and merged to the lead. My research here consisted of coral restoration, invasive species management and collecting sightings data for marine fauna. I also gained experience running snorkel trips and in communicating science and conservation to various ages and target audiences. My role at a luxury resort started as an intern and merged to the lead. My research here consisted of coral restoration, invasive species management and collecting sightings data for marine fauna. I also gained experience running snorkel trips and in communicating science and conservation to various ages and target audiences.
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Parks Victoria
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Australia
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Marine Ranger
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Dec 2014 - Apr 2015
My position focused on Marine Protected Area management via education and community engagement. I lead field and classroom activities with the community and schools. My position focused on Marine Protected Area management via education and community engagement. I lead field and classroom activities with the community and schools.
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Parks Victoria
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Australia
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Marine Ranger
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Dec 2013 - Apr 2014
My position focused on Marine Protected Area management via education and community engagement. I lead field and classroom activities with the community and schools. My position focused on Marine Protected Area management via education and community engagement. I lead field and classroom activities with the community and schools.
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Education
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2022 - 2025
University of the Sunshine Coast
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Marine Sciences -
2013 - 2014
Deakin University
Honours of Environmental Science (Marine Biology), Marine Sciences -
2010 - 2012
Deakin University
Bachelor of Environmental Science (Marine Biology), Marine Sciences
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