Sofía Green

Research

• Conduct spatial data analysis on whale shark telemetry datasets (2011-2020), focusing on regional anthropogenic impacts.
• Lead development of a manuscript on Whale Shark tracking from the Galapagos and its relation to regional anthropogenic influences (2011-2020).
• Develop an ArcGIS StoryMap for the "Elasmobranch Nursery Area Identification" citizen science project.
• Maintain and perform preliminary analysis on a photo identification database for whale sharks in the Galapagos.
• Provid support to the GCT team across various projects, including map development for the Plastics Project, coordination of Plastic Youth Workshops, and Dive Shop Surveys.

Outreach and Education

• Design and lead monthly educational activities for "Chicas con Agallas" (Gill's Club), a club for girls aged 8-12 focused on marine science.
• Facilitated outreach initiatives to engage local naturalists and dive guides in citizen science shark projects.

Communications

• Managed social media channels for the Galapagos Whale Shark Project, increasing engagement and awareness.
• Produced visual content and communication materials for GCT media, enhancing project visibility.

On Expedition

• Conduct field research for the project, including satellite tagging, and collecting blood and tissue samples.
• Serve as a safety scuba diver during expeditions.
• Work as an underwater photographer to create communication materials for the project.

In Office

• Plan and coordinated all field operations.
• Update content for the new GWSP website.
• Manage expenditure reports for project expeditions.
• Lead fundraising efforts, including grant writing and maintaining donor relations.
• Create annual reports, newsletters, and press releases.
• Deliver presentations and lectures locally, globally, and online.

Developed and ArGIS StoryMap:

• Conducted an exhaustive literature review at the regional level for the Eastern Tropical Pacific on early life stage areas for cetaceans, marine turtles, sharks, and seabirds.
• Created ETP species-specific layers, grouped by taxonomic category, and overlaid with Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ) and Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).
• Supported the maps with short texts explaining the project what the Eastern Tropical Pacific is, criteria to define early life stage areas for each taxonomic group, the data collection methodology, and MigraMar's goals with the support of the Bezos Earth Fund.
• Helped develop communications material to socialize the StoryMap and the citizen science project that went with it.

• Developed a monitoring plan for whale sharks in the Eastern Tropical Pacific with regional partners.
• Assisted shark expeditions in the Galapagos Islands as a field researcher.
• Worked as wildlife photographer on the expeditions.
• Lectured and worked on the outreach and community socializing for the 'shark count' citizen science app in Santa Cruz Island.
• Assisted in field activities with USFQ student groups
• Worked as the contact person for USFQ meetings in Santa Cruz Island.

• Work as a guest lecturer for international student groups on an as-needed basis at the Galapagos campus for the USFQ for student groups of institutions such as the University of South Carolina and Duke University.
• Deliver lectures on topics including Galapagos marine biodiversity, the history of diving and scientific diving, elasmobranch conservation, whale shark conservation, and related subjects.

• Served as a whale shark specialist and lecturer on dive liveaboards, delivering scientific and environmental education talks.
• Expanded citizen science projects through onboard initiatives and community engagement.
• Worked as a Divemaster, ensuring safe and enjoyable diving experiences for participants.
• Acted as an underwater photographer, capturing images to support educational and conservation efforts, and providing passengers with memorable photos of their experience.

• Designed and led monthly educational activities for "Chicas con Agallas" (Gill's Club), a club for girls aged 8-12 focused on marine science.

• Trained as an outdoor educator to lead experiential learning courses for international visitor groups in the Galapagos Islands (occurs yearly between April-July).
• Enhanced outdoor educational experiences by developing and implementing diverse lesson plans focused on environmental awareness and conservation.
• Led outdoor learning activities on giant tortoises, invasive species management, fish identification, and more.
• Assisted with group team building activities, management of risk assessment and first aid for outdoor activities in remote locations.

• Led discovery dives in the bay area, introducing participants to underwater exploration.
• Assisted in PADI dive courses, supporting the training and certification of new divers.
• Provided support during night dives in the bay area, ensuring safety and enhancing the diving experience.
• Assisted in the office with selling dive packages and maintenance of dive gear.

• Planned and organized field data collection activities.
• Assisted with fieldwork to support research objectives.
• Participated in the Marine Ecological Monitoring Expeditions as a scientific scuba diver.
• Identified species in the laboratory and conducted experiments in aquarium settings.
• Represented the project at Open Houses, engaging with the public and stakeholders.
• Worked in the data analysis and report writing.
• Delivered outreach talks on board the Lindblad/NatGeo Endeavour II.

• Conducted experiments as part of the Principal Investigator's PhD research on the impacts of vessel strikes on marine turtles in the Galapagos Marine Reserve.
• Represented the project at Open Houses, engaging with the public and stakeholders.
• Assisted with fieldwork, contributing to various research activities such as marine turtle tracking and nest monitoring.

• Lead environmental education initiatives for the community for the SOA in collaboration with the national 'Mingas por el Mar' project.
• Coordinate and participate in coastal and urban clean-up activities.
• Utilize art for environmental education by painting ocean-themed murals with the community, fostering a connection with nature.
• Organize and trained local volunteer groups, focusing on building the capacity of young community members.
• Developed educational social media posts to inform the local island community about environmental practices.