Marine Dynamics Academy: Students and Alumni
We are delighted and proud that so many incredible students and people with a passion for the marine environment, have chosen Marine Dynamics Academy as the place to either kick start their careers, or learn more about South African marine wildlife.
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2023
Ethan Samuels, Scientific Intern
Howdy, my name is Ethan and I'm from Houston, Texas! I'm currently a Senior at Amherst College.
AboutElisabeth Steiner, Scientific Intern
My name is Elisabeth Steiner, and I am from Austria.
About
2022
Daniel Fildes, Scientific intern
Daniel studies Applied Freshwater and Marine biology in Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology in Ireland.
About DanFranz Reichel, Scientific Intern
Franz is currently studying biology at the University of Cologne.
About FranzNatasha Bamford, Marine Biology student, Scientific Intern
Natasha is a Marine Biology student at the University of Portsmouth
About NatashaIsabella Jackson, Intern
Isabella is a graduate from the University of Liverpool with an integrated master's in Marine Biology.
About EllaAditya Swami, Intern
Aditya Swami is an MDA intern from Mumbai, India.
About AdiAshley Postlewhite, Marine Biology student, Scientific Intern
About AshleyAmy Webber, Marine Biology Student, Scientific Intern
Amy is a Marine Biology student at the University of Portsmouth.
About Amy
2021
Maik Werner, Scientific Intern
Maik is currently studying biology at the Heinrich-Heine University
About MaikRyan Grant, Biology student, scientific intern
Ryan is third year Zoology major student at Oregon State University
About RyanTodd Byrne, Applied freshwater and marine biology student, scientific intern
Todd is a applied freshwater and marine biology student at Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology
About ToddEmma Frey, Biology student, scientific intern
Emma is a Biology student at Queen's University
About EmmaQuinnlan Nordheim, Coastal Ecology student, scientific intern
Quinn is studying Coastal Ecology in Jacksonville Florida at the University of North Florida
About QuinnAlex Collington, Marine Biology Graduate, Scientific Intern
Alex graduated from the University of Southampton having studied a BSc in Marine Biology
About Alex
2020
Sam Woodruff,
AboutLiberty Denman, Marine Biology and Coastal Ecology Student , Scientific Intern
Liberty is a Marine Biology and Coastal Ecology Student at Plymouth University
About Liberty
2019
Marena Long, Marine Biology Student, Scientific Intern
Marena is a scientific intern at the Marine Dynamics Academy, Studying Marine Biology at the New College of Florida
About MarenaBirna Reynisdottir, Environmental Management student, Scientific Intern
Birna comes from Iceland and has a BSc degree in General Biology from University of Iceland and is currently working towards a MSc degree
About BirnaCamille Ollier, Fisheries Graduate, Scientific Intern
Camille is from France and has recently graduated with a degree in Fisheries from Agrocampus Ouest.
About CamilleCaitlin Brader, Marine Biology Student, Scientific Intern
Caitie is from New Zealand, Studying Marine Biology at Murdoch University Australia
About CaitlinJack Kelly, Scientific Intern
Jack is from the west coast of Ireland studying Freshwater and Marine Biology in the Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology
About JackCaoimhe Hodgins, Scientific Intern
Caoimhe is currently completing a bachelors degree in Applied Freshwater and Marine Biology in GMIT, in Galway, Ireland
About CaoimheBen Ryan, Freshwater & Marine Biology Student, Scientific Intern
Ben is a Freshwater & Marine Biology student from GMIT Ireland
About BenKathryn Dyball, Marine Biology Graduate & Ecotourism Guide, Scientific Intern
Kathryn is a Marine Biology graduate from Murdoch University Australia and an Ecotourism Guide
About KatRachel Lynch, Marine & Freshwater Biology Student, Scientific Intern
Rachel is a Freshwater and Marine Biology student from GMIT Ireland
About RachelJade Sookhoo, Biodiversity & Ecology Graduate, Scientific Intern
Jade is a Biodiversity and ecology graduate from the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa
About JadeSandra Macko, Marine Biology & Zoology Student, Scientific Intern
Sandra is a Marine Biology & Zoology Student at Bangor University
About SandraIsak Nyborg, Marine Biology Student, Scientific Intern
Isak is a Marine Biology Masters student at Lund University Sweden
About IsakJosh Coggill, Marine Biology Student, Scientific Intern
Josh is a Marine Biology Student at Bangor University
About JoshBrianna Newcomb, Marine Biology Student, Scientific Intern
Brianna is a Marine Biology Student at Nova Southeastern University
About BriannaNeve Cooper, Marine Biology Student, Scientific Intern
Neve is currently studying Marine Biology at the University of Liverpool
About NeveNatalie-Jane Latham, Marine Biology Graduate, Scientific Intern
Natalie has a degree in Marine Biology from the University of Liverpool
About NatalieRhys Jenson, Biology Student, Scientific Intern
Rhys is a Biology student from the University of British Colombia
About RhysCayla Casucci, Biological Oceanography Student, Scientific Intern
Cayla is a Biological Oceanography student at North Carolina State University
About CaylaGray Carlson, Nursing Student, Scientific Intern
Gray is a Nursing student with a passion for marine conservation
About GrayEmma Phillips, Marine Biology Student, Scientific Intern
Emma is studying marine biology at the University of Southampton
About EmmaKelly Greener, Oceanography Graduate, Scientific Intern
Kelly is an Oceanography MSc Graduate from the University of Southampton
About KellyLea Soler-Clavel, Marine Biology Student, Scientific Intern
Léa is a marine biology student at the University of Southampton
About LéaOlivia Jackson, Marine Biology Student, Scientific Intern
Olivia is a marine biology student at the University of Southampton
AboutAmy Jeffries, Marine Biology Student, Scientific Intern
Amy is currently studying marine biology at the University of Exeter
About AmyJoshua Clark, Marine Biology Graduate, Scientific Intern
Joshua has a MSci degree from the University of Southampton
About Joshua
2018
Danielle Kelly, Marine Biology Student, Scientific Internship
My name is Danielle Kelly, I was one of the first interns accepted onto the Marine Dynamics Academy Scientific Internship along with Gary and Emma.
About DanielleDuncan Tolometti, Microbiology Student, Scientific Internship
My name is Duncan Tolometti, I am from Aberdeenshire in Scotland. I found the internship program after volunteering in 2017 which I absolutely loved!
About DuncanYannick Hill, Student, Scientific Internship
I’m from Luxembourg and currently preparing to study General Biology in Germany. My goal however is to switch to Marine Biology or Conservation.
About YannickDaniel Rooth, Biology Student, Scientific Internship
My name is Daniel Rooth, I am 22 years old from Kristianstad, Sweden and I am completing my bachelor’s degree in biology at Lund University.
About DanielEmma Butterworth, Marine Biology Student, Scientific Internship
I’m from Surrey in the United Kingdom. I am currently on a gap year before starting at Swansea University in September, studying Marine Biology.
About EmmaLauren Davies, Marine Biology Student, Scientific Internship
My name is Lauren I’m 18 years old and I’m from Wales in the UK. I’ve just finished school studying biology and sport and I plan to start university i
About LaurenGary Lyon, Marine Biology Student, Scientific Internship
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About GaryShanell Piedra Knott, Marine Biology Student, Scientific Internship
About ShanellAnna Harrison, Student, Scientific Internship
Anna is an Intern at the Marine Dynamics Academy, currently studying Biology & Marine Biology at the University of Southampton UK.
About AnnaClisha D’Souza, Student, Scientific Internship
Clisha is an Intern at the Marine Dynamics Academy, currently studying Neuroscience and Psychology at the University of Texas.
About ClishaMegan Beazley, Student, Scientific Internship
Meg is an Intern at the Marine Dynamics Academy, with a masters degree in Marine Biology from James Cook University.
About MegValerio Tettamanti, Student, Scientific Internship
Valerio is an Intern at the Marine Dynamics Academy, with an MSc in Neuroscience from ETH Switzerland
About ValeAlina Pryazhkina, Student, Scientific Internship
Alina is a scientific intern at Marine Dynamics Academy from Russia, with a degree in Wildlife Biology
About Alina