Mathew Clough
Marine Mammal Observer at SMRU Consulting- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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German Elementary proficiency
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Korean Limited working proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Eng1 Seafarer Medical
Maritime and Coastguard AgencyJan, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
JNCC Marine Mammal Observer certification
JNCCJan, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
STCW Safety at Sea
ColossalJan, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
PADI Open Water
PADIJan, 2008- Nov, 2024
Experience
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SMRU Consulting
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United Kingdom
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marine Mammal Observer
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Sep 2016 - Present
• Marine Mammal Observer subcontractor.• Surveying coastal North Anglesey, Wales on monthly boat based surveys fir marine mammals.• Further development of marine mammal and bird identification skills. • Marine Mammal Observer subcontractor.• Surveying coastal North Anglesey, Wales on monthly boat based surveys fir marine mammals.• Further development of marine mammal and bird identification skills.
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Founder
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Jan 2013 - Present
• Set up local group to study marine life in Liverpool Bay.• Created and developed social media accounts to engage the public with local wildlife• Recruiting, training and supervising interns and volunteers.• Land based bird, seal and cetacean surveys (in collaboration with Sea Watch).• Leading shark tagging expeditions in Liverpool Bay (in collaboration with UK shark tagging program).• Liaising with local fishing charters to further offshore data collection.• Increasing local awareness of marine life found within the region through educational events and talks.• Analysing data collected, resulting five posters across the last three European Cetacean Society conferences.• Working with local stakeholders and as a result producing and educational video with United Utilities on the return of wildlife to the Mersey• Featured in local press and radio on numerous occasions, most recently in a the Liverpool Echo
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Sea Watch Foundation - The Cetacean Monitoring Unit
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United Kingdom
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Wales Development Officer
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Apr 2015 - Jun 2016
• Recruiting and training volunteers around Wales for the Welsh Sea Watchers Project• Giving educational talks and training courses to audiences varying in educational backgrounds from secondary school to undergraduate university students• Working closely with student societies to train undergraduate students in field work skills • Collating cetacean sightings from volunteer network • Organising and running events on behalf of Sea Watch• Featured in local press and radio, including Wirral Radio and Radio 4
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Regional Sightings Coordinator
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Dec 2011 - Apr 2015
• Regional sightings coordinator for the North West; collating sightings from the local volunteer network and inspiring people to submit their cetacean sightings• Recruiting, training and supervising local volunteers through workshops and one-on-one training• Organising public land based cetacean watches • Taking part in boat based cetacean surveys in Liverpool Bay and Wales.• Assisting with raising awareness of marine mammals in the UK and the north west of England through media appearances and press releases• Use of social media such as Twitter and Facebook to raise awareness of the work of the Sea Watch Foundation, UK cetaceans as well as local events• Independently fundraising for local events and activities• organising educational events for undergraduate students and members of the public• Liaising with other local groups and charities to run public events
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Scientific Advisor
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Aug 2015 - Aug 2015
• Scientific advisor for the documentaries, Britain’s Sharks and Britain’s Whales made for ITV.• Marine mammal spotting and identification.• Bird spotting and identification.• Providing information and expertise on the animals seen in the area of filming. • Scientific advisor for the documentaries, Britain’s Sharks and Britain’s Whales made for ITV.• Marine mammal spotting and identification.• Bird spotting and identification.• Providing information and expertise on the animals seen in the area of filming.
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Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch
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United Kingdom
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
• Land watches for seals, cetaceans and basking sharks.• Boat Surveys for seals, cetaceans and basking sharks.• Helping in the tagging and in the retrieval of genetic material from basking sharks.• Data entry and photo ID.• Producing project on plankton and tidal movements in relation to basking shark sightings and movement. • Land watches for seals, cetaceans and basking sharks.• Boat Surveys for seals, cetaceans and basking sharks.• Helping in the tagging and in the retrieval of genetic material from basking sharks.• Data entry and photo ID.• Producing project on plankton and tidal movements in relation to basking shark sightings and movement.
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Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
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United States
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Research Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Intern
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Jan 2008 - Apr 2008
• Intern.• Aiding in red tide research program.• Using purse seine fishing techniques.• Boat maintenance and upkeep.• Handling of dangerous animals.• Identification of local species.• Aiding in photo ID of cetaceans.• Aiding in dolphin surveys.
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Intern
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Sep 2007 - Dec 2007
• Intern• Aiding in the capture and tagging of sharks• Handling dangerous animals.• Learning to use GIS, Arcmap and Arcview.• Database update.• Boat maintenance and upkeep.• First Aid.• Identification of local shark and ray species.• Using long line and gill net fishing techniques.• Gained US Coast Guard safe boating certification.• Aiding in dolphin surveys.
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Education
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2008 - 2009
Queen's University Belfast
Master of Science (MSc), Animal Behaviour and Welfare -
2003 - 2007
University of Wales, Bangor
Bachelor of Science (BSc) Hons, Zoology with marine zoology
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