Suheily M. Arce Lugo
Marine Biologist
Summary
Previous experience collecting ecological data and working on the
marine field. Experience working with coral and seagrassess restoration
and monitoring programs. Familiarized with the biodiversity of these
marine ecosystems and the importance of protecting them. Organized,
efficient and task-oriented. Interpersonal communication skills,
responsible and committed to fully meet the determined objectives.
Overview
2
2
Languages
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Services Marine Biologist
Department of Natural and Environmental Resources
San Juan , Puerto Rico
12.2020 - Current
Analyzed and managed ecological data to determine appropriate ways to protect seagrass ecosystems. Various tasks including fish and environmental surveys.
Coral Reef Monitoring and River Assessment
Para La Naturaleza
Ceiba, Puerto Rico
11.2019 - 01.2021
Environmental parameters, sediment traps and phototransects of
various points of coral reef at Ceiba and Fajardo. Water quality and
environmental parameters at Quebrada Ceiba, at Ceiba, Puerto Rico.
Monitoring and Restoration of Mangrove
Merello Marine Consulting
Salinas , Puerto Rico
08.2019 - 10.2019
Assessments and transplantations of different species of mangrove, in
Jobos Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (JBNERR) in Salinas,
Puerto Rico
Monitoring and Restoration of Seagrass Beds
Merello Marine Consulting,
Salinas , Puerto Rico
03.2019 - 07.2019
Assessment and identification of seagrass beds in Cayo Pájaros applying
the Braun-Blanquet technique, in Jobos Bay National Estuarine Research
Reserve (JBNERR) in Salinas, Puerto Rico
Coral Restoration
Sea Venture
Guayanilla, Puerto Rico
08.2018 - 11.2018
Grounding damage assessment and coral restoration in Ponce and
Guayanilla, Puerto Rico.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Coastal Marine Biology
08.2015 - 05.2019
- Graduated magna cum laude
Master of Arts - Environmental Planning
08.2020 - Current
Skills
US Coast Guard certified small vessel pilot
PADI Open Water, Advanced and Rescue Diver certifications
Reef Check EcoDiver Certification
DRD Swimming Instructor license
Driver’s license
American Heart Association: Heartsaver / First Aid / RCP and AED certification
Ecological data collection and Marine botany identification skills
Ability to work under harsh conditions such as heat and in aquatic and marine ecosystems
Good physical condition; avid swimmer
Active listener and teamwork advocate
Basic ArcGIS and QGIS management
Timeline
Professional Services Marine Biologist - Department of Natural and Environmental Resources
12.2020 - Current
University Of Puerto Rico - Master of Arts, Environmental Planning
08.2020 - Current
Coral Reef Monitoring and River Assessment - Para La Naturaleza
11.2019 - 01.2021
Monitoring and Restoration of Mangrove - Merello Marine Consulting
08.2019 - 10.2019
Monitoring and Restoration of Seagrass Beds - Merello Marine Consulting,
03.2019 - 07.2019
Coral Restoration - Sea Venture
08.2018 - 11.2018
University Of Puerto Rico At Humacao - Bachelor of Science, Coastal Marine Biology
08.2015 - 05.2019