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    Villa Group

    Hospitality

    Marine Biologist

    Sun Island, MaldivesOn-SiteFull-timePosted 1w ago
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    Job description

    The Marine Biologist is responsible for supporting the dive center and resort in marine conservation, environmental education, marine-life monitoring, and guest engagement activities. The position plays an important role in promoting awareness and understanding of the marine environment while ensuring that all activities are conducted in accordance with diveOceanus,
    Resort, and relevant environmental standards.
    The Marine Biologist will work closely with the Dive Center Manager,
    Instructors, Divemaster’s, excursion guides, resort departments, and guests to develop and conduct educational and conservation activities, monitor marine ecosystems, provide accurate information about marine life, and contribute to the protection and sustainable use of the surrounding marine environment.

    • Comply with all diveOceanus Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
    • Follow all Resort policies, environmental standards, and standards of conduct.
    • Follow established marine conservation, monitoring, and safety procedures.
    • Ensure all environmental monitoring and conservation data is recorded accurately.
    • Maintain confidentiality of company, guest, and project information where applicable.
    • Maintain professional appearance and grooming standards.
    • Cooperate fully during audits, investigations, and incident reporting.
    • Protect company assets, marine biology equipment, and conservation resources.
    • Demonstrate honesty, integrity, professionalism, and scientific responsibility in all interactions.
    • Promote responsible and sustainable marine tourism practices.
    • Report environmental incidents, damaged reefs, pollution, or other significant observations to management.
    • Follow applicable local environmental regulations and resort requirements.
    • Support operational requirements and

    • Degree or recognized qualification in Marine Biology, Marine Science,
    Environmental Science, Oceanography, or a related field.
    • Good knowledge of coral reef ecosystems and tropical marine environments.
    • Good knowledge of local marine species and reef ecology.
    • Experience in coral monitoring, marine conservation, reef restoration, or environmental education is an advantage.
    • Good spoken and written English.
    • Strong communication and presentation skills.
    • Ability to communicate scientific information clearly to guests and staff from different backgrounds.
    • Strong organizational and reporting skills.
    • Basic computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google
    Workspace.
    •Good swimming and snorkeling ability.
    • Diving certification is preferred.
    •Ability to work outdoors and in marine environments for extended periods.
    • Ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural resort environment.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Villa Group

    Villa Nautica celebrates the glitz and glamour of yacht-life and is always ‘en vogue’. Surrounded by sparkling lagoons and idyllic beaches, it is an island like no other: a hive of activity, a place to be seen. Complemented by exceptional scuba diving and other water sports, the resort embraces the seafarer lifestyle with a glamorous twist.

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