Paolo Marra-Biggs
2009 - 2014
University of California: Santa Cruz
Bachelors of Science: Marine Biology
2014 - 2016
University of California: Santa Barbara Marine Technician
San Diego State University: Marine Technician
2016-2019
National Park of American Sāmoa: Marine Technician
National Marine Sanctuary of American Sāmoa: Engine Mechanic
National Geographic - Lindblad: Undersea Specialist/ Naturalist
2019 - Present
University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology
PhD Student: ToBo Lab
Skill Sets
Diving Experience
PADI Divemaster / AAUS / Rescue Diver
500+ logged SCUBA dives, 150 Drysuit Dives
SCUBA survey experience in cold waters (250 dives)
Boating Experience
USFWS MOCC Certified
Small Vessel Operator (<40ft) (300+ Hours logged)
-Current CPR, O2 Administration & First Aid Certified
Data Science
-Wilderness First Responder
-ArcGIS, Microsoft Office, Access proficient, R Studio
-Data entry, analysis & report preparation
Teaching Experience
-Mentoring University / Chaminade undergraduates
-Sundry Outdoor Education Tours / Lectures
-Numerous Science Presentations
