Profile
Pia Ricca
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About Me:
I am a marine biologist working on offshore energy projects, assessing their impact on the marine environment. I live in London where I enjoy running and knitting, and take all opportunities to go hiking with my dog!
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My pronouns are:
She/her
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My Work:
Marine biologist looking at impacts of offshore energy on birds, marine mammals, and humans.
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My Typical Day:
I wake up and walk my dog. Then I log onto my computer and start working on different projects, which could be to do with an offshore windfarm or an underwater cable. If I’m working offshore, I usually wake up at 5am and start doing my bird surveys at 6!
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Education:
I went to international school in Singapore and Thailand. I then went to do my undergraduate degree in Canada, and finally my Masters in Aberdeen, Scotland.
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Qualifications:
IGCSE, International Baccalaureate, Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology, Master of Science in Marine and Fisheries Ecology
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Work History:
Scuba diving guide
University Research Assistant
Sales Associate at Fossil
Intern at the United Nations Environment Programme
Sustainability Coordinator for a hotel chain
Centre manager of a marine education centre for WWF-Hong Kong
Research Assistant on illegal wildlife trade at the University of Hong Kong
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Current Job:
Environmental Consultant
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Employer:
Xodus Group
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My Interview
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What did you want to be after you left school?
A marine biologist
Were you ever in trouble at school?
Never, probably for chatting too much!
If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?
I would love to be a baker
What's your favourite food?
Sweets, all the sweets
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